"Encourage your teens to meet the neighbors; wash cars, mow the lawn [for those in the South], shovel snow (for those Northerners), walk their dogs or even just spend some time with them. Maybe they need help wrapping gifts. It is a perfect time to reach out and give from your heart." [Source: Examiner.com]You could also consider planning a family trip to the movie theatre, volunteering together, or learning to cook a new recipe. The key is to plan things the family can do together, and help your teenagers fill their time.
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