My tween enjoys shows intended for more mature viewers. Watching them together has sparked many meaningful conversations.

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The author (not pictured) said that watching more mature, but still appropriate, TV shows with her tween has created a safe place for them to talk about important topics together.

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Snapchat is the No. 1 app for teens, they say in a survey. And parents think kids spend too much time on TikTok.

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Teens love social media, especially messaging each other

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My son wanted a dog, but I didn't. I helped him start a pet-sitting business instead.

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The author poses with her son and a cat.
The author's animal-loving son, now 20, started a pet-sitting business in 2014 and still keeps in touch with many of his clients today.

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When we got married, my husband and I fell into traditional roles. Now, we're teaching our kids how to be more equal with their future partners.

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The author;s son helps to cook a meal for the family.
The author said she and her husband are working to make sure their kids know how to share the mental and physical load with their future partners.

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As a parent of adult children, my advice is no longer helpful. But stepping back isn't easy.

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The author (second from left) has older children, and she is trying not to give them advice.

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My kid called me cringe. I need to decide if that's his problem or mine.

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The author, shown with one of her sons, admitted that after some reflection, she

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I said I wouldn't get my son a cellphone. I changed my mind when he turned 11, and I'm glad I did.

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The author got her 11-year-old son a cellphone.

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My husband and I divide parenting duties strategically. We share the load while relying on our strengths.

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The author said she and her husband divide parenting duties based on interest and expertise.

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As my teens get older, they're fiercely embracing our holiday traditions again. I love it.

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A teen boy hangs red garland on a mantle.
The author said she thought her kids were over participating in holiday traditions like decorating, but has found that as they get older, they're becoming nostalgic for them once again.

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Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Coming on Wednesday. Here’s What That Means

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