My son is constantly losing things! I think I’ve bought him 5 pairs of gloves alone. Any tips for helping my absent minded teen without nagging?
Year: 2014
Hunger Games
What do you all think of the Hunger Games? My 13- year old just finished reading the books but I’m not sure I should let her see the movies . . . they seem especially …
Teens are Risk Junkies
It probably won’t take much to recall a time when we (as teens) or our children made questionable decisions. This week on Parenthetical we are reposting an article from March 2014 that talks about some …
Snapchat, Tumbler, and Vine . . . OMG!
We’re excited to share a new University of Wisconsin-Extension resource with you today: eParenting®: High Tech Kids. eParenting® is a fun and thoughtful website developed to help parents of 9- to 14-year olds use …
Teens, Cutting, and Self-Injury
My daughter’s friend is “cutting”. My daughter doesn’t want me to say anything. What should I do? Should I tell the girl’s parents or someone else?
Teen Driver’s License Helpful Rules
My son is about to take his driver’s test. Are there any helpful rules that we should institute once he gets his license?
Technology and the Average American Teen
Over the next few weeks, Parenthetical will be focusing on the role of technology in the lives of today’s teens and parents. Did you know that 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the web? A …
Teens Using Snapchat
My teens use Snapchat constantly, besides being annoying, I wonder if it is safe. Anyone know anything about Snapchat?
Dear Lonely Mom of Older Kids by Rachel Anne Ridge
You can also view the video here: http://youtu.be/RFdxSUiEiVY Remember when it was easy to post photos of your adorable baby, or messy toddler on Facebook? Remember how you could publicly bemoan sleepless nights, and kids …
Pets and Children
Our 12 year old twins have been begging for a dog since they could talk. We are seriously considering granting their wish, but we want to be sure they will take care of their pet. …