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As parents, sometimes we can’t think of anything better than seeing our child after they’ve been away at school for months. You want to hear all about their experiences, classes and new friends. However, it’s important to remember that they’ve been living essentially unsupervised and “un-parented” for a while. It may be hard to find a balance of both respect, communication and yes… knowing when and when not to nag. We’ve compiled some tips to help maintain both you and your child’s expectations when they return home for the summer. 1. Negotiate conflicts early: There are things you know will be sources of tension. They tend to be curfews, use of the car, phone and Internet too, money use, who can …

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