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Welcome to Annie Fox’s Parent Forum — online education and support for parents raising tweens and teens. At times, your job is the toughest in the world. That’s true, in part, because your daughters and sons may be pushing back hard, trying to convince you that they’ve got it all figured out. They don’t. Not yet. Your 21st century teens still need you. To lead them effectively, you need 21st century parenting skills.

So read my blog, and Q & A from other parents, check out my Parenting Tips and my essays. Have a listen to my new podcast series “Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting” where I interview authors of exciting new parenting books. Or send me a question. You’ll get straightforward advice that you can use immediately to create healthier relationships in your family. That’s going to translate into more trust, respect, honesty, and open communication at home. Sounds like something we’d all like more of, right?

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Podcast: Single Mom Seeking Advice and a (Love) Life!

August 27, 2010

Today, on this special two-part edition of Family Confidential, my guests are Dr. Leah Klungness and Rachel Sarah co-founders of the popular website SingleMommyhood.com.

Dr. Leah Klungness, aka “the Sanity Fairy”, is a psychologist and recognized authority on single parenting and relationship issues. She is the coauthor of the award winning book The Complete Single Mother: Reassuring Answers to Your Most Challenging Concerns which is the only comprehensive and best selling self-help book ever written for single parents.

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Letters from Parents & Teens

Communication Problems:
“Me and my 15 year old daughter have gotten into a vicious cycle.”

Dear Annie,

My daughter will soon turn 15 and I still get the 2 year old attitude from her and can't stand it any more!

I notice I am losing it very easily and that is not me (at least I think it is not). For example, I asked her to come downstairs and help me out with some chores (she is up in her room all...

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School Problems:
“My son is a gifted student who is failing.”

Hey Terra,

My son is only 11 and in the 6th grade. He went to a small private school until we moved a few months ago and we enrolled him in the local middle school. I thought my son might find the slower pace of the new school a little easier since he was starting to have trouble juggling all his class...

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