Grassroots Parenting https://grassrootsparenting.com/ The connection-first approach to parenting tweens and teens Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:55:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://grassrootsparenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Logo-Offset-Current-3-150x150.png Grassroots Parenting https://grassrootsparenting.com/ 32 32 The Pivotal Moment I Learned Connection-First Was The Only Way https://grassrootsparenting.com/emotional-safety/ https://grassrootsparenting.com/emotional-safety/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:15:12 +0000 https://themidlifemamas.com/?p=7828 I didn't think I could ever do what I'm about to tell you I did. I swore I wouldn't be the mother of the boy who does what I'm about to tell you my son did.

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]]> Why Good Teens Give In: The Ultimate Guide to Resisting Peer Pressure https://grassrootsparenting.com/peer-pressure/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:57:07 +0000 https://grassrootsparenting.com/?p=95947 Peer pressure is powerful and our tweens and teens are up against some form of it almost constantly. But understanding peer pressure may not be enough....

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]]> Inner Child Healing: The Daily HOW – A Step-by-Step Guide for Moms https://grassrootsparenting.com/inner-child-healing-guide-for-moms/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000 https://grassrootsparenting.com/?p=98057 If you're new here, welcome to what might be the most important work you'll ever do as a mother. I've been sharing my journey of...

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]]> How to Be a Better Parent: The Connection-First Approach Works With Tweens & Teens https://grassrootsparenting.com/how-to-be-a-better-parent/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:41:41 +0000 https://grassrootsparenting.com/?p=99028 Spoiler: If you've been googling “how to be a better parent” at 11pm and replaying that argument you had with your teenager three days ago...

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]]> Why TEENS Hate Your Pep Talks (The Reason Is Surprisingly Simple) https://grassrootsparenting.com/how-to-validate-someones-feelings/ https://grassrootsparenting.com/how-to-validate-someones-feelings/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:10:32 +0000 http://themidlifemamas.com/?p=5036

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]]> Is My Tween Overscheduled? How to Spot the Signs (And What Actually Helps) https://grassrootsparenting.com/is-my-tween-overscheduled/ https://grassrootsparenting.com/is-my-tween-overscheduled/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:45:23 +0000 http://themidlifemamas.com/?p=6303

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]]> https://grassrootsparenting.com/is-my-tween-overscheduled/feed/ 9 4 Outstanding Benefits of Reading Aloud with Teens {+ FREEBIE} https://grassrootsparenting.com/the-importance-of-reading-books-aloud-to-big-kids/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:04:52 +0000 https://grassrootsparenting.com/?p=11151 We've all heard that reading matters. But if your kid learned to read years ago and you've let the habit slide, here's why picking it...

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]]> Moms Who Can’t Take a Mental Health Day, Now What? https://grassrootsparenting.com/exhausted-mom/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:06:57 +0000 https://grassrootsparenting.com/?p=101937 I've been talking with moms of teens and tweens about their biggest struggles. And here's one that keeps coming up over and over: exhausted moms....

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