Teen Dating Glossary
Just when I think I’m up to date on teen relationship terms I learn more. Bear with me as I try to …
But All of the Other Parents Said Yes…
There are some lines that teens use that cross all decades and consistently push parents’ buttons. I must say that teens love …
Parents Beware: Krokodil is Not an Animal
Oh goodness. I have pledged to keep parents of teens in the know and that is exactly what I am going to …
Should You Tell Your Teen Daughter She’s Beautiful?
I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of parents from all over the world this weekend. These parents were from …
Teaching Our Teens about Intuition
On the heels of the tragic school shootings in Nevada this week it occurred to me that as parents we have a …
Texting Problems — Oh My!
It goes something like this-two teens will be texting and suddenly one doesn’t know how to interpret the text that she just …
The Mistake Cake & Other Ways Ways To Help Your Kids Deal with Disappointments
I am always amazed at what I learn from parents. Today I was giving yet another talk to a large group of …
An Open Letter From Parents to Teen & Young Adult Children
Dear Teens & Young Adult Children, Just like you-we don’t always know exactly what to say. Sometimes we say one thing and …
5 Ways to Make Your Teen Happy
When we talk about teens we usually discuss how to get them to talk, how to manage their surliness, or even how …
Fatherless Sons and Their Pain
This week I wrote an article about the specific pain that motherless daughters experience. I was overwhelmed and very happy by the …
Motherless Daughters and Holidays
Today is a very intense day for me for two reasons. It is Yom Kippur, a very holy Jewish holiday, and on …
Ariel Castro Hangs Himself and the Impact
This past week Ariel Castro the kidnapper and abuser of three young women for nearly a decade hanged himself in prison. He …
Helping Teens Deal with the Aftermath of Suicide
Tragically, there was a suicide of a 15-year-old boy in Greenwich, CT. this week. Sadly, he like other teens, abbreviated his life …
Teens, Anxiety and School Safety
Last week I had the unusual opportunity to speak to a group of teens who had experienced a lockdown in their high …
Games Teens Play
I’m always thrilled to deliver fun and interesting news about your teens. I’m so used to keeping you in the loop about …