The author has raised five kids and has learned how to support teens.
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- I'm a mom of two and a stepmom of three, and the last 20 years of parenting teens have taught me a lot.
- Connect with teens through music, food, and trying what they are interested in.
- Be supportive of them exploring new activities, new friends, and life after high school.
My youngest child is a junior in high school this year. As I picked them up from theater practice one day...