Preparing for prom can be both exciting and intense. It’s a time filled with anticipation, dreams, and memories in the making. But it’s also a time filled with stress and anxiety. From elaborate prom-proposals to choosing the perfect dress, coordinating accessories, hair and makeup appointments, making dinner plans, figuring out where to take pictures, and... The post 3 Tips For Teen Girls Before Going to Prom appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

Binge-Worthy Shows for Teens and Tweens(Ages 13-18)… You will LOVE this list, which includes a variety of fantastic shows for teens and tweens that you can watch with your kids! We covered all kinds of different shows, from animated or reality shows to dramas, fantasy sci-fi, and lighthearted comedies—see what your kids want to watch!... The post Binge-Worthy TV Shows for Teens and Tweens appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

Sending our kids off to college can be both exciting and stressful! As moms, we can wonder if our kids are really prepared for this big transition in their lives, and we might worry about how things will change for us when parenting college kids. Many details go into planning for the next season when... The post What You Need To Know About Parenting College Kids appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

Dear moms, as you prepare your heart for the big transition when your baby leaves your home to head off to college, grab some tissues, take a minute to reflect, and allow all those emotions out. Sometimes, moms just need a good cry. It’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling- there’s a LOT going on... The post It’s Hard To Let Go When Our Kid Leaves Home appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

Our babies are graduating, and soon, they will be packing up their things, preparing to spread their wings, and leaving our home where they’ve lived for 18 years. We are saying goodbye to their childhoods and facing the painful reality of how fast it all goes. We’re constantly thinking, “How can it be that my... The post Moms Of Graduating High School Seniors Are Freaking Out Right Now appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

  Dear beloved son, As you graduate high school and head off to college, I want you to know how proud I am of all you’ve accomplished. I think about everything you’ll experience after you leave, and I’m so excited about this next chapter of your life! This is a pivotal transition, leaving our home... The post Dear Son, 4 Things I Hope For You As You Head To College appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

We are heading into graduation season, and as a mom of a senior, I am overwhelmed with it all. We have already received four graduation party invites, so apparently, I’m totally behind in this frantic pace of planning. Now, I am inundated with thoughts of the countless steps I still have to take to prepare... The post Planning A Graduation Party Is Stressful For Moms appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

Welcome friend to the show today. I believe we all want to feel inspired to make a positive difference in our world. Today’s episode is all about chasing those dreams of making a real difference in the world. I’m super excited because we’ve got Angela Melfi on the show, co-founder of Threads Worldwide. Picture this:... The post Building Community And Making A Difference In Our World, Interview with Angela Melfi appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

As our kids’ senior year ends, I think of past years when my Facebook feed was overflowing with my friends’ “decision” photos of their soon-to-be graduates. Instead of being excited and sharing the photos of our son’s BIG college decision and our family wearing our college sweatshirts, I am madly refreshing my computer screen, hoping... The post The FAFSA Fiasco Is Preventing Our Seniors From Choosing A College appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more

Hey, moms of seniors! How are you doing right now? As we near the end of the year, I can’t help but think about those of you who have kids who are graduating high school. I remember the mix of emotions—overwhelmed, proud, and nostalgic—juggling graduation parties and last-minute high school activities. Letting go isn’t easy... The post Moms Of Seniors, How Are You Doing? appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens ..read more