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 …
Year: 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 …
How I can get my kids to do their chores
Help! I leave my kids with a (short) list of chores to do while I am at work during the day. Either they aren’t getting done or are done very poorly when I return home. …
When Should Teens Date?
I just found out from another parent that my 13 year old son has his first “girlfriend”. He has known the girl since kindergarten, she is very nice and they haven’t actually “gone” anywhere together, …
Talking to your teen about sex and sexuality: Doing your homework
Your teen is bombarded with messages about sex from peers, media, partners and the internet. Combined with the perplexing changes happening in their bodies and brains, this can be a very confusing topic for teens. …
What is your favorite part of parenting a teen
I’d love to hear what other Parenthetical parents say is the best thing about parenting a teen or almost teenager. So, what is your favorite part of parenting a teen?
What should you do when you find your teen’s music offensive?
Many teens use music as a way to relax, bond with friends, develop their own identities and even indulge in fantasies. While music may not directly influence your teen’s behavior, it may, nonetheless, be hard …