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Kristen Mae

Kristen Mae is a proud indie novelist with three books published, all of which hit bestseller on Amazon. She blogs infrequently at Abandoning Pretense and writes for various media outlets about parenthood, relationships, and current events.

Recent Articles by Kristen

I was a wild teen and I want to be honest with my own kids.

Parent/Child Relationship

I Was A Wild Teen: Here’s What I Plan On Telling My Kids

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Physical Health

When Your Teen Gains Too Much Weight Gain in College: Physician Offers Advice to Parents

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LGBTQ

What to Discuss With Teens About a Friend Coming Out to Them

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Teen Boys

That Terrifying Moment When You Don’t Recognize Your Teen

Paying for College

15 Hidden Costs of College to Consider Before Your Teen Leaves Home

Be an upstander

Parent/Child Relationship

Teaching My Kids To Be More Than Just “Good People”

Cell phones bother all students in classrooms, not just the ones holding the devices.

High School Academics

Do Cell Phones Bother Everyone In The Classroom? Science Says Yes

Teens need to have private times with their health care providers

Physical Health

Teens Are Not Getting Enough Private Time With Health Care Providers

Teenagers and impulse control

Mental Health

Do Teens Lack Impulse Control and Behavioral Brakes?

I did not send my teen to a college prep school.

High School Academics

I Didn’t Send My Kid To A College Prep School And Here’s Why

Close friendships and later emotional stability are linked.

High School Friends

The Link Between Close Friendships And Later Emotional Stability In Teens

Later school start times benefit teens

News

Later School Start Times Improve Teens’ Academic Performance

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