I have a 14-year old who is usually very nice and attentive, but has a serious gripe with 1.) graciously celebrating the birthdays of family members; and 2.) writing thank-you notes for gifts received. She …
Month: September 2014
My 12 year old daughter and her father are not getting along these days
My 12 year old daughter and her father are not getting along these days. I feel terrible about it. What should I do? Is there some way that I can help?
Homework Tips for Your Teen
Tell me. Did you think you had the homework with a middle or high schooler figured out? You had a homework schedule, you provided family support, AND you helped create a productive workspace for …
My son rarely talks to me and my daughter never stops
My son and daughter are both in middle school. My son rarely talks to me and my daughter never stops. I feel terrible about it, but I could really use some balance. Is this normal?
Laura Kastner on Helping Teens Learn from Mistakes
Dr. Laura Kastner is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington. She is the co-author of several books for parents of adolescents including one of our favorite parenting books …