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Raising Teens (a New Jersey Family publication) seeks to inform and inspire parents, and to help them through the challenging years of raising teens. We'll explore the complicated, sometimes messy—and often endearing—world of teenagers. We'll be talking about education, health, entertainment, discipline, technology, college planning, community involvement, and lots more—anything you'd like to disc

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Yup. 😫😂
06/02/2026

Yup. 😫😂

Totally legit.

To celebrate her daughter’s college commitment, this NJ mom created a High Point University bed party filled with school...
05/28/2026

To celebrate her daughter’s college commitment, this NJ mom created a High Point University bed party filled with school merch and custom details. 💜

To celebrate her daughter’s college commitment, Secaucus mom Lisamarie Tusa created a High Point University bed party filled with school merch and custom details

YUP. 😴
05/27/2026

YUP. 😴

Great list. 💙
05/26/2026

Great list. 💙

Does your teen talk about dopamine hits? They may think that they get these from stuff on their phone, but there's so many other ways they can get a happiness hit.

So true.
05/25/2026

So true.

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05/25/2026

🤣😴

Thank you to the heroes who served and the families who carry their legacy.
05/25/2026

Thank you to the heroes who served and the families who carry their legacy.

Many towns in New Jersey hold parades (and ceremonies) to mark Memorial Day before you head to a BBQ or the Shore.

Remaining calm with a teenager is a superpower.
05/23/2026

Remaining calm with a teenager is a superpower.

If you’re in the thick of raising teenagers, you know they can be so frustrating.

They love to argue about everything. They think they know everything. They want to be treated like adults, but they have no life experience yet.

Sometimes, we get caught in such a bad cycle with our teens that fighting, snarky comments, and door slams ultimately become your standard house language. Teen disrespect becomes the norm, and you wonder if you will ever have a regular conversation with them again.

But here is the thing, and there’s no getting around it: we have to remember that we are the adults, and we have to model the behavior we want to see.

I get it. It’s hard, oh so hard, to stay calm when you are in the midst of teenage tomfoolery. When there are six-foot-tall people who are messy, eat all your food, and then expect you to give them $20 for Starbucks after calling you “Bruh,” finding your Zen in the middle of a battle can be a challenge.

But remaining calm is a superpower, and showing your teen how to keep your cool during conflict, communicate respectfully, and cope in difficult situations is an incredible gift. It also will help them disarm other people who speak to them aggressively or disrespectfully.

Keeping calm also puts us in charge of the rules of engagement and balances the power game. It may infuriate them at first when you don’t engage, but eventually, they will learn that they only get what they want by speaking to you calmly and respectfully.

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Your Memorial Day weekend plan is here:https://www.njfamily.com/best-things-to-do-in-new-jersey-this-memorial-day-weeken...
05/22/2026

Your Memorial Day weekend plan is here:
https://www.njfamily.com/best-things-to-do-in-new-jersey-this-memorial-day-weekend/

The unofficial start of summer came fast! ☀️

Whether you’re heading to a BBQ, the Shore, or a Memorial Day parade, here’s what’s happening this weekend in New Jersey.

Rain is forecast for much of the holiday weekend, so be sure to check event websites and call ahead before heading out.

Some of the biggest events and happenings this weekend include:

-Memorial Day Weekend Carnival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds

-Wildwoods, New Jersey Wildwoods International Kite Festival

-Fantasy AdventureFest at Historic Smithville, NJ - The Village Greene

-Opening weekend of Fairy Tale Forest in Oak Ridge

-NJ Jerk Fest in East Brunswick

-Tour of Somerville

Read the full weekend lineup here:
https://www.njfamily.com/best-things-to-do-in-new-jersey-this-memorial-day-weekend/

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