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As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends. Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager’s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.

As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends. Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager’s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, our teenagers may well be planning some events with their friends, girlfriends, boyfriends or others. Sometimes dads wonder if they should be concerned about their kids’ crushes. What attitudes should a caring dad have about crushes and what should he do if he is concerned?

Dealing with Crushes in Your Child

February 2 is Groundhog Day in the United States, but it is also Job Shadow Day. We have quite a few teenagers that will be coming to my workplace to experience first hand the types of things that happen in our organization. Learn more about Job Shadow day and tips for sharing information about your career with your children or other young people preparing for the world of work.

Job Shadow Day 2010 originally appeared on About.com Fatherhood on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 05:23:30.

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February 2 is Groundhog Day in the United States, but it is also Job Shadow Day. We have quite a few teenagers that will be coming to my workplace to experience first hand the types of things that happen in our organization. Learn more about Job Shadow day and tips for sharing information about your career with your children or other young people preparing for the world of work.

Job Shadow Day 2010 originally appeared on About.com Fatherhood on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 05:23:30.

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February 2 is Groundhog Day in the United States, but it is also Job Shadow Day. We have quite a few teenagers that will be coming to my workplace to experience first hand the types of things that happen in our organization. Learn more about Job Shadow day and tips for sharing information about your career with your children or other young people preparing for the world of work.

Job Shadow Day 2010 originally appeared on About.com Fatherhood on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 05:23:30.

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Talking to your teenagers about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. How much should you say? How can you have the discussion in the context of your family and personal values? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens?

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Babysitting can be a good way to make money for teenagers, and offers flexibility in terms of hours of locations. Here are tips on what to do to get the job … and a return sitting gig as well!

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Getting your kids to do chores isn’t always easy. However, teaching your kids how to do chores is a great way to teach responsibility and prepare them for adulthood. Learn how to get your kids involved, whether they’re toddlers or teenagers.

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The idea of having one or more children in their teenage years often strikes fear in the heart of a father. Here are the main things a dad needs to know to be a successful father of teenagers.

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