5 Things Teens Dislike About Their Parents
As I tell you how to avoid stepping into potential minefields with them. I promise to get back to you soon with …
Raising Teens: More Teen Myths
I am going to share 3 more myths about teens today which should warm your heart. 1.There is a collective tendency among …
Parenting: Teens, Best Friends & Alcohol
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics found some compelling results that I am eager to share with you. Researchers at …
Parenting Teens: Teenagers & Privacy
Let’s talk about the way teens are communicating these days. When they send each other electronic messages these can never really be …
Parenting Teenagers: Teens & Depression
Lots of parents worry that their teens are depressed or may have other mood problems so today I am going to tell …
Parenting Teens: Teenagers & Sex
A study done at the University of Texas at Austin by Paige Harden, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and the …
Parenting Teens: Teen Strength & Struggles
I have always been very intrigued by the idea of turning a teen’s weaknesses and struggles into strengths. Let me give you …
Parenting Teens Expert Review: HBO’s Girls Season 2 Week 4
WOW! These young women are certainly struggling with the complexities of relationships. I am delighted that they are displaying their vulnerabilities and …
Teen Communication
I am going to fill you in on what may be happening when your teens are NOT talking. As parents, we assume …
A Parenting Teens Expert Review: HBO’s Girls Season 1 Week 3
Each episode is increasingly exposing the girls’ vulnerabilities. I love this because I feel that as a group-young women are extremely frightened …
Parenting Teenagers: Teens Who Kill Their Parents
This is a topic that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. It is clearly the right time …
Boy Scouts & The Gay Ban
I am delighted that the Boy Scouts of America is considering changing its stance toward the gay community. I have written about …
Teens Against Bullying
It has come to my attention lately that there is a wonderful spirit trending among some of our teens. More and more …
Teens & Anxiety Disorders
This is an extremely important topic because anxiety disorders are believed to affect up to 10% of children and teenagers. These children …
Teens, Sex & Condoms
I am always telling you that you must talk to teens about sex and all of the accompanying emotions and possible risks. …