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Over 50 Holiday Gift Ideas for Teens

If your teenager isn't into the latest computer game craze or have an ongoing hobby, it can be difficult finding ideas for Christmas gifts. Here is a list of things you can get that are bound to be a hit!

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How To Set Up a Car-pool for Youth Group Events

Tuesday November 24, 2009
Is your teen's youth group doing any caroling this year? Maybe just heading out to the local light show? Are you trying to pull together a car pool of teenagers? It's crazy! Lucky for you I've done this quite a few times and although I'm not promising you won't get a little nuts, these tips should help.

Online Shopping for Teens Saves Time for Parents

Monday November 23, 2009
Shopping for your teen can make you nervous about facing all of the holiday crowds, finding the right gift, your budget, etc. But parents, you can get your teen to help! Have them tell you what they want and then just order what you need online. For years, I've been using this time-saving trick. I still shop in stores for the fun of it at Christmas, but it is stress-free, because what I need is already purchased.

Here is how: Have your teen create a wish list and give them the responsibility to find the item in online stores, trying to get the best price. Then use their wish list to shop. Be sure to tell your teen what your budget is, but that they can put what they want on the list. This is also very handy if you have relatives who are looking to buy for your teen. Just email your teen's list to them. One wish list I recommend is Amazon.com's wish list area.

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Parenting Poll: How much money do you give your teen for Christmas shopping?

Friday November 20, 2009
My daughter has a very part time job this year, therefore she has been able to save some money for Christmas shopping. After counting it up and seeing what she would like to buy her sisters and her friends, she realizes that she may not have enough. She then started looking for sales and has not - yet - asked for more money from me. The thing is, I'm not sure how much money I'm willing to give. I'm sure after talking to her I'll know better what she needs, but as a ballpark figure, I don't know. My feelings are that I was willing to give her more last year, but why should she be penalized for having a job and saving some money? I'm going to have to think about this. While I do, let's get a pulse from our parenting community with a poll - and don't forget to leave your opinion in the comments area!

Poll: How much money do you give your teen for Christmas shopping?

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Do You Still Give Hugs to Your Teen?

Thursday November 19, 2009
And does your teen still let you hug them? I went to hug my 13 year old today in the grocery store because she was sad about losing a basketball game and she looked like she needed it. She backed away and looked up and down the aisle, making sure no one was there before she let me hug her.

Do you think I should have told her about the cameras stores use to keep shoplifters at bay? lol

So, fess up! Do you have to sneak in a hug or two with your teen or do they let you hug them any old time? And how important do you think hugs are?

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