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From the lens Family Matters for Blended Families.

Have you found a great way to lessen tween angst? Need ideas on how to get your tween to do homework? Drop me a line and let me know!

  • BoredAtHomeinfo Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    WOW what a great site. Thank yo for your time on this site. You have given me lots of ideas. Please also go to http://www.boredathomeinfo.com for idea to keep kids busy!
  • NanaPoppins Feb 14, 2011 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    I wish you and your family success, I have been the 'step' child/mother/grandmother my whole life. Our motto is "steps are for climbing, family is family." Garth Brooks really summed things up for us.. Blood is thicker than water, but love is thicker than blood.

    I love your lens. Thanks for making it!
  • JenniferAkers Mar 5, 2011 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Thank you for your kind words! And I love your motto!! Experience certainly helps pave the way ... sounds like your family is very happy, too.
  • Mujjen Jan 20, 2011 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Very nice to hear how you respected your son's feelings when you found a "new man" in your life. For sure it contributed to your family happiness!
  • JenniferAkers Mar 5, 2011 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    Thank you - my son's feelings were very important to me. Thankfully, my husband-to-be at the time recognized how important it was to include him in our new union. We spent a lot of time together building our family.
  • Nov 24, 2009 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    Great lens, thanks for sharing, 5*!
  • superbookdepot Oct 26, 2009 @ 6:26 am | delete
    Nice and very beautifully laid out lens. I would really appreciate it if you visit my Best Parenting & Families Books lens and put your views there. Hope you will take out some time to rate it too.
    http://www.squidoo.com/parenting-and-families-best-sellings-books
  • jbroadley Sep 28, 2009 @ 1:52 am | delete
    Thanks for this interesting and valuable post.

    I really like it.
  • JenniferAkers Nov 25, 2009 @ 2:19 am | delete
    Thanks for visiting and commenting, Jbroadley, superbookdepot, and ftuley! I hope it's a resource you can use and pass along.
  • JenniferAkers Sep 14, 2009 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    Wow, thank you so much for the blessing and the lensroll! That's wonderful news, and I'm glad you liked my lens. [in reply to Treasures-By-Brenda]
  • JenniferAkers Sep 14, 2009 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    Thanks, Lynne. You're right in respect and love are the keys in raising kids, no matter the situation. [in reply to rlmodranski]
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Sep 14, 2009 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    Nicely done, blessed & lensrolled to Not Too Scary Movies For Tweens or Pre-Teens on Halloween.
  • rlmodranski Aug 13, 2009 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    Excellent! Raising kids can definitely be challenging, but when you do it with a lot of love and respect it works just about every time! Thanks for sharing!

    Lynne
    Here's my parenting story
  • JenniferAkers Mar 22, 2009 @ 1:30 pm | in reply to EverythingMouse | delete
    Ooh, yes, Everymouse, I do too. Sit back, loving them, embracing the sweet moments.
  • EverythingMouse Mar 19, 2009 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    I have 3 children but my oldest is only 10. I often want time to stand still as they are all so lovely!
  • LaraineRose Feb 26, 2009 @ 4:27 am | delete
    Hi Jen,
    Just dropped by to say Hi-dee-ho. I've been taking a lot of staycations this winter. Snowing here again right now. Can't wait for Spring to come. Take care.
  • Jewelsofawe Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    I have three teens. I have to constantly remind myself that this too shall pass...
    man, do teens have attitudes!
  • quartzcreek Aug 3, 2008 @ 11:52 pm | delete
    Thanks for this lens. Being a step parent, this was very useful.
  • enslavedbyfaeries Jul 6, 2008 @ 11:44 am | delete
    As my daughter turns 13 this fall I am always grateful for good advice. I found your lens very positive and full of great, useful ideas. Thank you! 5*
  • The_Homeopath Jul 6, 2008 @ 3:06 am | delete
    I've got 4 kiddos, the oldest being a tween. Some days, well, you know. I'm so thankful that I have a strong support system or I may have been committed already!
  • mulberry May 16, 2008 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens, your personal perspective makes it very readable.
  • marielperry May 12, 2008 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    I love your squidoo...
    www.tweenpreneur.com will get tweens excited and focused on creative ideas. Summer break is coming and what better way to spend the break than for them to use their talents and abilities to make pocket money!
  • LaraineRose Mar 24, 2008 @ 2:45 am | delete
    Jennifer, you are my role-model. Your lenses are always the best! 5 stars and everything else I can give you.
  • chloecavanaugh Mar 8, 2008 @ 2:09 am | delete
    Another winner! Very helpful, thank you for sharing this with us.
    *****
    Chloe

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I have a teenage son, and I remarried in 2003. Together, we found happiness while building our 'new' family. We've had issues arise... as I'm sure other... more »

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