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Setting boundaries and teaching our teens and tweens how to use today's technology safely and wisely is a new parenting skill we all need in today's world. The first place to start is by setting tech rules for teens and tweens.

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Chores for children are important for so many reasons. They help them learn life skills, responsibility and give them a sense of pride for contributing to their family. Printable Chore Chart included with chores by age.

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