In the last two posts in this series on Summer Choices for Teens, we’ve guided you on how to align your goals with your teen on summer plans and suggested ways to put those goals …
Year: 2017
Achieving Summer Goals
Today we continue with a three-part series on summer choices for teens. Last week’s article provided parents with tips on how to discuss and prioritize summertime goals. Today’s post discusses ways in which parents can help teens …
Summer Choices for Teens
Dreaming of summer? Parenthetical is too! Today’s article, a three-part series on summer choices for teens, provides parents with tips on how to discuss and prioritize summertime goals. Be sure to check back over the next …
Parenting Improv: Why happiness for children is such a high bar for parents
Producing happy children is an overriding goal for many parents today. However, in a rapidly changing world where norms and expectations are constantly changing such a goal can be difficult to attain. In this TED …
Safer Internet Day: Talking to your teen about online safety
This past week on February 7th, countries around the globe recognized Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day occurs annually and seeks to increase awareness around cyber-safety issues, especially those impacting youth. In light of this effort, …
Shedding Light on Teen Smoking
I was a freshman in high school when I tried my first cigarette. My friend and I had convinced an older kid to buy us a pack of Marlboro 100’s. We parked ourselves in a …
What Teens Need Most From Their Parents
In this week’s Parenthetical post we feature a short video and article by Sue Shellenbarger, the Work and Family columnist at the Wall Street Journal. Drawing on recent research and brain imaging studies of teens, …
Acing Afterschool: Making extracurricular activities work for your teen
The idea that extracurricular activities can be good for your teen is probably old news to most parents. The benefits youth derive from participating in afterschool activities have been well established. They include learned responsibility, …
Recognizing Learning Disabilities in Teens
Admitting a learning challenge can be difficult for anyone, but for teens, who are already struggling with issues of identity and self-worth, asking for help can be even harder. As parents, there are steps we …
Smart Decorating: Exploring Teen Room Decorating Options
Your teen will likely spend lots of time in their room. Last week we talked about the importance of working with your teen to create smart bedroom spaces that are functional but that also speak …