Handing over the Keys: Helping teens become safe drivers

Learning to drive is an important rite of passage for most teens. It offers them greater freedom, reduces their dependence on parents and can provide new opportunities to pursue extracurricular activities, part-time jobs and time …

Supporting Speaking Up: Helping Your Teen Self-Advocate

Previously, we’ve encouraged parents to promote youth self-advocacy when it comes to seeking support for their learning and development. In fact, the idea of self-advocacy, or speaking up for yourself and making decisions about your …

Your Child is Dating. Congratulations?

Teenage dating is a rite of passage for parents and teens. Gone are the days of meeting the date in your living room.  Now, young adults “hangout” or “hook-up” at all of the places you …