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Teens

Parenting helps for parenting teenagers effectively. Read about hot topics for the teen years and how to handle situations that arise.

Awesome Gift Ideas for a New Driver

May 5, 2025 by valplowman
McKenna the day she got her driver's licence

Looking for the perfect gift for a new teen driver? Discover practical, fun, and thoughtful gift ideas from car accessories to safety gear that every teen will love. It can …

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Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 18 Years Old

July 30, 2025April 21, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn at the beach

18 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about getting ready for college, getting a …

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McKenna Teen Summary: 16 Years Old

July 17, 2025April 14, 2025 by valplowman
McKenna holding a bouquet of balloons

Daily life and schedule for a 16 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 15.75 years old through 16 years …

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Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 17.75 Years Old

April 23, 2025February 3, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn standing in front of a grand piano

17.75 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about college thoughts and senior year activities. …

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McKenna Teen Summary: 15.75 Years Old

April 17, 2025January 22, 2025 by valplowman
McKenna with a sling

Daily life and schedule for a 15.75 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 15.5 years old through 15.75 years …

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Should You Give Your Teenager a Curfew?

October 1, 2025October 21, 2024 by valplowman
McKenna and Kaitlyn standing back to back

There are many reasons to give teens a curfew. Find out reasons to give the curfew, reasons not to give a curfew, best times for curfew, and consequences for breaking …

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McKenna Teen Summary: 15.5 Years Old

January 22, 2025October 14, 2024 by valplowman
McKenna posing for a photo. She is outside sitting on a rock

Daily life and schedule for a 15.5 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 15.25 years old through 15.5 years …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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