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"Mom! You are so embarrassing!"

Hearing this from your precious offspring who, one short year ago, considered you the center of their universe may be difficult to accept. Even though you’ve heard that it’s not uncommon for a sweet young child to turn into a less-than-pleasant adolescent, you secretly hoped that your child would be the one exception. Your pride and joy goes from idolizing you to ducking around the corner at the thought of being seen with you in public. While there’s no magic wand that allows a parent to have their child skip over the teen years, there are some time-tested tips that will help along the journey.