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<title>By: Nana Caz</title>
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<![CDATA[ My dear girl, you have not failed. Every parent goes through something like this. You have teenagers dealing with raging hormones and kids that just seem to want attention. Maybe it’s because you’re by yourself now and that’s a contributing factor. But you’re not alone. As they say “this too shall pass”. My daughter seemed to change overnight when she was 14yrs old from this sweet, sweet person to a veritable “B”. It was horrific. She ran away from home and was uncontrollable. But it all works out in the end. It’s not much of an explanation but just letting you know you haven’t failed. I think most families go through this whether they’re a complete family or single family. Keep your chin up. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>My dear girl, you have not failed. Every parent goes through something like this. You have teenagers dealing with raging hormones and kids that just seem to want attention. Maybe it’s because you’re by yourself now and that’s a contributing factor. But you’re not alone. As they say “this too shall pass”. My daughter seemed to change overnight when she was 14yrs old from this sweet, sweet person to a veritable “B”. It was horrific. She ran away from home and was uncontrollable. But it all works out in the end. It’s not much of an explanation but just letting you know you haven’t failed. I think most families go through this whether they’re a complete family or single family. Keep your chin up.</p>
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<title>By: mom81879</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2019 07:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ I don't think you're doing anything wrong nor do I think you're failing as parent. It may well be that you're kids have all grown up quite a bit in the last 5 years. It could be they are seeking attention too, four kids and one parent would be a handful ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong nor do I think you’re failing as parent. It may well be that you’re kids have all grown up quite a bit in the last 5 years. It could be they are seeking attention too, four kids and one parent would be a handful</p>
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<title>By: Ellen</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Yes, you're not failing as a parent and didn't go wrong anywhere. I agree that teenagers and kids entering the teenage years can be a handful and they can have an attitude and be grumpy. It's good and totally ok to walk away sometimes and take a minute for yourself, I do that too.
Some tips. Make sure you fill your own bucket. Catch up with friends where you can, grab a coffee, spoil yourself with a visit to the hairdressers or nail bar, go for a massage a join a choir.
Make sure you spend every day some one on one time with each of your kids, whereby they can decide what to do( even when it's just 5-10 minutes). With my older kids I do a neck massage, a wee walk, or cook/bake something together. With my 9yr old I do often a wee game like line up 4, memory, battle ship or a craft. And with my youngest it can be a book or do an alphabet game or a visit to the playground. Accept any help ! Being a single mum can be hard. Do your kids visit their dad ? Do you have any help from family members ? ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Yes, you’re not failing as a parent and didn’t go wrong anywhere. I agree that teenagers and kids entering the teenage years can be a handful and they can have an attitude and be grumpy. It’s good and totally ok to walk away sometimes and take a minute for yourself, I do that too.<br />
Some tips. Make sure you fill your own bucket. Catch up with friends where you can, grab a coffee, spoil yourself with a visit to the hairdressers or nail bar, go for a massage a join a choir.<br />
Make sure you spend every day some one on one time with each of your kids, whereby they can decide what to do( even when it’s just 5-10 minutes). With my older kids I do a neck massage, a wee walk, or cook/bake something together. With my 9yr old I do often a wee game like line up 4, memory, battle ship or a craft. And with my youngest it can be a book or do an alphabet game or a visit to the playground. Accept any help ! Being a single mum can be hard. Do your kids visit their dad ? Do you have any help from family members ?</p>
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<title>By: mom153507</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2015 01:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ You are not failing as a parent!
You're dealing with a hormonal teenager & then more hormonal almost teenagers!
Don't take it to heart, they're growing up.
They will go through this nasty phrase, but rest assured it will pass & your sweet natured children will return.
Be there for them, let them know they're upsetting you, remind them it's not easy being a single parent & hopefully soon you will notice a difference in your household. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>You are not failing as a parent!<br />
You’re dealing with a hormonal teenager & then more hormonal almost teenagers!<br />
Don’t take it to heart, they’re growing up.<br />
They will go through this nasty phrase, but rest assured it will pass & your sweet natured children will return.<br />
Be there for them, let them know they’re upsetting you, remind them it’s not easy being a single parent & hopefully soon you will notice a difference in your household.</p>
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<title>By: mom81879</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2015 05:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Welcome to motherhood of growing up children. You have a teen, a nearly teen and a close to nearly teen. Expect conflict. You're not failing ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Welcome to motherhood of growing up children. You have a teen, a nearly teen and a close to nearly teen. Expect conflict. You’re not failing</p>
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<title>By: jenniw</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2015 13:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ I'm sure you haven't done anything.. kids go through phases and some are nicer than others. I'm sure they will swing back to those loving caring siblings ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>I’m sure you haven’t done anything.. kids go through phases and some are nicer than others. I’m sure they will swing back to those loving caring siblings</p>
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<title>By: joanne</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 02:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ your not failing as a parent they all go threw this ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>your not failing as a parent they all go threw this</p>
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<title>By: tinakraja</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ I dont think you are failing I think you have a house full of stroppy hormonal teenagers, your 7 year old sounds a bit like me in the sense of smiling when in trouble, I do that also I cannot stop it, its like a nervous Spasm in my face that I cannot control. maybe he is honest and he really cant help it, although that obviously doesn't help you and your anger. ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>I dont think you are failing I think you have a house full of stroppy hormonal teenagers, your 7 year old sounds a bit like me in the sense of smiling when in trouble, I do that also I cannot stop it, its like a nervous Spasm in my face that I cannot control. maybe he is honest and he really cant help it, although that obviously doesn’t help you and your anger.</p>
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