I decided to start this group after I searched for meetup groups for parents with tweens and teens and found none in the GTA or in Canada. There are tons of groups on Meetup that are for parents with younger kids, but there isn't anything out there for us parents who have older children.

Like me, most parents of pre-teens and teenagers are confused and unsure of their decisions and don't know how to treat certain situations.

The purpose of this group is so we can hear each other's perspectives on how to deal with stress. The confusion about what we're doing to successfully raise our children, who, as teenagers, are even more confused, and looking for guidance. When we're already stressed, it is difficult to maintain a calm exterior with our teens, especiallly when trying to get them to make the right choices.

It was so much easier to get together with other moms when the kids were little but then they got bigger and busier and suddenly nobody is around when you really need the advice and support. Having teens is a whole new world and even the older teens into their twenties make life worrisome!

Bandaids and kisses don't heal broken hearts and you start watching for signs of depression. Children and teens today lead lives full of stress. They are under pressure to perform, pressure to get good grades, and social pressure from their peers. At the same time parents have their own stresses to do with the practicalities of life.

We deal with issues such as teens skipping school, experimenting with drugs or smoking, self-esteem issues etc. This group is an opportunity to meet with other moms that may be struggling through their teen's trials and tribulation as they advance into adulthood.

I would like this group to not only be a place for us moms to get together but also involve our tweens/teens for fun activities geared towards our older kids. I hope this group can start to become active and that all members participate by posting ideas, attending meetups and giving feedback. I look forward to meeting all of you!

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    "Hi. My name is Tara, I live in Brampton with my common law husband and my son from previous relationship."
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    "I am looking forward to meetings other mothers/fathers of teenagers. I live in the east end of Toronto, which would be my preferred location to meet, but I am flexible. Ivetta"

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    "Hi - busy mom to three wonderful boys (18, 11 and 8) married for 10 years now to a great guy but sometimes you just need the ear or shoulder of a good girlfreind :) Looking forward to meeting wonderful moms for laughs, cries and fun times."
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    "Dawn has suggested lunch or coffee at: Artisano Bakery 3145 Dundas Street West Mississauga, ON L5L 3R8 Any other suggestions?"

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