A Mother's open letter to her soon to be teen daughter, a heart glimpse and 3 truths I want her to know before her 13th Birthday. It is the "eve" of our family entering a new season. Tomorrow, our home will hold a creature commonly referred to as. Teenager. Yes today, is the "eve" of, I know those thoughts are pretty morbid. I think they go hand in hand with this getting-older, son-becoming-a-teenager thing. It’s like I just realized I’m no longer a young mom. Similar to my son’s growth, this phenomenon did not occur overnight. It was a slow process of changes that I never even noticed. But I should have seen the signs., "The stages of child development, from infancy to adolescence, are a fascinating journey filled with remarkable milestones. From the first smile and babbling sounds in infancy to the complex cognitive abilities and emotional growth in adolescence, each stage brings unique challenges and opportunities for parents and caregivers to nurture their child's potential.", ‘Bitcoin Baby’ Soon To Be a Teenager “Twelve years ago, a baby was born after someone used bitcoin to pay for a frozen egg IVF,” writes longtime Slashdot reader bobdevine. “I, for one, welcome…”, As your teen starts to struggle for independence and control, many changes may happen. Here are some of the issues that may affect your teen during these years: Wants independence from parents. Peer influence and acceptance becomes very important. Romantic and sexual relationships become important. May be in love. Has long-term commitment in , .