Teenagers are so cool. Teens are complex, talented, bright, emotional, passionate, athletic, artistic, musical, and creative. Teens have it tough, straddling the line of preparing to be independent adults while still holding on to their youth. We all know that middle school, high school, and college can be hard to navigate. Laboy Joy’s mission is to support teens and their parents through the journey from teenager to adulthood.
The Gym Bag Essentials Every High School Girl Needs: Here is the low-down on what Gym Bag Essentials to pack in your gym bag when you are running to PE from class or from classes to sports practice after-school, then from practice and games to work.
Are you feeling helpless when it comes to a child that you love who is struggling with anxiety? Would you feel a sense of relief if a good friend with experience handed you an arsenal of tips, tools, and thoughtful gifts for kids with anxiety and depression that would actually help them? Help is on …
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Ever feel like you are running out of time to raise your teenager to be a responsible, intelligent, prepared, caring and thoughtful adult? It’s not too late. With my daughters firmly in their teenage years, I think a lot about what little time I have left with them. There are all the things I still …
It’s 6am and your teen is getting ready for school. You know she needs to eat a nutritious, healthy, protein filled breakfast to break her body’s fasting through the night. But you were up until 12:30 finishing up a project for work, and could really use the extra 30 min of sleep. Wouldn’t you rather …
It’s Time to Teach your Teen to Cook… Breakfast! Read More »
Cool Gifts for Teenage Musicians that ROCK! Buying gifts for teenage musicians can be a very tricky thing. Teens can be particular and you want to get something they will think is very cool. But, you also have a budget to consider, and can’t spend it all on one person. So what’s a girl to …
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Want to be like the Hermione to your Harry? Otherwise known as the geeky bestie? Pick up these Hermione approved Harry Potter companion books to help complete their collection and help them geek out for hours on wizarding facts. These are the 10 Best Harry Potter companion books for your favorite Potterhead’s book collection that will …
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Do you have a Teenage Potterhead living in your house that cannot get enough of Harry Potter, and is quite proud of her fandom status? Want to wow them this year for Christmas or her birthday, but don’t know enough about Harry Potter to know what is cool? Well, I’ve dug around the internet for some …
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How to Enjoy Authentic Mother-Daughter Bonding Time (Especially when you have a new baby in the family). When your 12-year-old “baby” asks you to sit and watch a movie or a TV show with her, do whatever you can to stop, drop everything, and enjoy some authentic mother-daughter bonding time. Hey Dads, you are allowed to use …
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Is it okay to plan a family vacation with teens, and let your baby have her own vacation with Grandma or Auntie? I had this question come up the other day with a friend who is was struggling with the decision to take her teenagers on a special trip as they inch nearer and nearer …
Want a Fun Family Vacation With Teens, but Not your Tot? Go for it! Read More »
If you want to create lifelong bonds with your daughter, you’ll want to create positive memories together. Find fun excuses to keep being your daughter’s hero and best friend. Make it a regular event to take your girls out on a mother-daughter date. Believe it or not, your kids (girls and boys) want to spend …
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