| Spring Fling: How to Handle Your Teen's First Broken Heart | Parents Can Help Their Teens Survive the Suffering in One Piece Hannah loved Mark. Mark loved Hannah. The stereotypical cute teen couple -- they wore matching friendship bracelets -- were firm favorites to be crowned prom king and queen and already had mapped out their gap year traveling plans. It was a huge surprise to everyone when the relationship ended -- particularly to Hannah. "It hit her like a thunderbolt," recalled her mother, Susan, 46. "Almost instantly, she turned from a vivacious, energetic 16-year-old into a withdrawn, disconsolate shell of her former self. I had no idea how to help her; it seemed that nothing I said or did made any difference whatsoever." (These are not their first names, for privacy reasons.) As Susan now realizes, when it comes to handling your teen's first experience of heartbreak, recognizing what not to do is just as crucial as knowing what to do... Read More | You might also like | Garden Features: Beyond the Gnome | It's not just about gnomes anymore. Gardens are now home to bubbling fountains, fire pits, statuettes, outdoor kitchens and mock stone walkways. Don't have a green thumb? No problem. Benches, arbors, miniature statues and light fixtures don't require pruning or watering, yet they can add a lot to a tired-looking yard... Read More You might also like | | | |
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