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Laura Cleary

Laura Cleary, LMSW is a community social worker, parent coach, freelance writer and mom of three young adults. You can reach her at info@parentingthebigkids.com and find out about her parent coaching at Parenting the Big Kids

Recent Articles by Laura

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Adulting

12 Ways To Help Your Young Adult When Life Knocks Them Down

My daughter chose a local state school for college

College Decisions

I Need to Stop Explaining My Daughter’s College Choice

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Mental Health

The Pressure on Teens to Achieve is Real, Here’s How Parents Can Help

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Coronavirus

Social Worker Provides Six Tools For Helping Us Get Through This Winter

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Family Holidays/Special Occasions

How to Survive the Holidays With Your Teen: Ten Expert Suggestions

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Parenting Challenges

Parents of Teens: You Need Self-Care as Much as Parents of Young Ones

Empty Nest

My Nest Did Not Empty; I left It

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Adulting

Should I Allow My Young Adult To Live At Home?

What happens when parents stop talking so much

Parenting Advice

Parents, Stop Talking So Much. Just Stop.

Telling kids to just do their best is not always helpful

Parenting Advice

Why You Should Stop Saying “Just Do Your Best”

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