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I've entered this contest and will get another entry by blogging about it. This site has lots of great ideas and I enjoyed reading about the "Tips to help teens find life balance."
Thinking about my kids and finding a balance, it is really easy when they are young teens and rely on Mom and Dad for car rides. We eat meals together and spend lots of quality time together even if it is spent driving to/from swimming, school, marching band, etc.
It is when they get older that it becomes a problem. And when they want to flex their authority. Both my older daughters don't think twice about not eating something that is on the table. However, we do put our foot down if they start to pull out other things that they want instead. If it isn't on the table as part of our meal, then they can't have it.
The other problem is making sure that not only are they eating well but they are being fully hydrated. None of them drink nearly enough "good" beverages. Too much pop, not enough milk and not enough water. It is a battle.
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