Jackie Brewton – Page 12

How I Talked a Teen Girl on Instagram Out of Having Sex

Jackie Brewton
December 1, 2018
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I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I hate the damage that social media does to teen girls' self-esteem, reputations and sense of self-worth. But when social media allows me to change a 16-year-old girl’s mind about having sex,…

Communication Success Teens

Thankful that Teens Do Get It and So Do You!

Jackie Brewton
November 20, 2018
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As we approach the day that we celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S., I’d like to share with you a few of the things that I’m thankful for. For starters, I’m thankful for that which is so easy to take for…

Relationships Sex Success Teens

Boundaries: Why It’s Dangerous for Your Daughter Not to Have Them

Jackie Brewton
November 19, 2018
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Boundaries for your daughter are like a guardrail for a speeding car navigating sharp turns up, down and around a treacherous mountain. They’re CRITICAL. Especially when it comes to love, sex, and relationships. I tell students they’ll never outgrow their…

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How to Prevent Your Teen Daughter from Rebelling Against You

Jackie Brewton
October 24, 2018
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There are a number of reasons why teen girls tell me they have sex. Usually, their reason has nothing to do with their parents, such as to hold on to a relationship, to fit in with peers, to get it…

Parenting Teens

Is Your Teen Daughter Stressed Out Because of You?

Jackie Brewton
October 15, 2018
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Many parents contribute to their teen daughters’ stress and don’t even realize it. Are you one of them? If your daughter’s life is overscheduled right now, I’m afraid the answer is “YES!” And that’s what I want to talk about…

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3 Reasons Why Your Teen Daughter is Stressed Out!

Jackie Brewton
October 8, 2018
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As the parent of a teen, there’s a new epidemic you need to be aware of. It’s called S-T-R-E-S-S. And your daughter is NOT immune. According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America™ Survey conducted in 2013 (link here): …

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When’s the Best Time to Have “The Talk?”

Jackie Brewton
September 29, 2018
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If she’s a teenager and you haven’t had it yet, you’re way overdue. But it’s not too late to start NOW! And I’m here to help with the first post of my annual Let’s Talk Teens series. If you recall,…

Parenting Relationships Sex Teens

My “Mom-Approved” Relationship Advice for Your Daughter

Jackie Brewton
September 24, 2018
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You’d be surprised by the kind of questions I receive from teen girls seeking advice on love, sex, and relationships. Questions that reveal just how flawed their thinking can be regarding these topics. How desperately many want to hold onto…

Relationships Sex Teens

What a Great Start to the School Year!

Jackie Brewton
September 17, 2018
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It’s hard to believe that I’m going into my 17th year of empowering teens to dream bigger DREAMS, make better DECISIONS and fulfill brighter DESTINIES! Time really does fly when you’re having fun! This “second career” has been more rewarding than…

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“Everybody’s Doing It” is a Myth You Need to Bust for Your Daughter

Jackie Brewton
September 8, 2018
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I recently posted on Facebook every day for a couple of weeks some of the most heartbreaking letters that I’ve received from teen girls over the years. Stories that ranged from …a teen girl who discovered she was HIV positive…