Last week we shared a post explaining why parental self-care is very important (in case you missed it, check it out here). Beating stress and caring for your self may feel like just another thing on a …
Emotional Changes
Winning the Rat Race: Why is parental self-care important?
Just because Labor Day Weekend has come to a close doesn’t mean finding time to relax should be any less important for parents (especially with school kicking into high gear!) For the next two weeks, …
Self-Care Safety Kit: Don’t forget the teens!
In the past, Parenthetical has focused on why self-care is important for parents and other adults who work with youth, and rounded up a list of 50 ways to practice self care. As important as self-care is …
The Real Stink on Adolescent Body Odor
This week’s post is from the Parenthetical Archives posted in June 2015. Check back next month for the second part of the Adolescent Body Odor Series. Have you ever walked into a youth locker …
Cyberbullying: How to Respond
Much of the information for this week’s post comes from a webinar presentation called “Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Advice for Parents to Prevent Cyberbullying” by Dr. Justin Patchin, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, author and director …
Cyberbully: How to Prevent It
Much of the information for this week’s post comes from a webinar presentation called “Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Advice for Parents to Prevent Cyberbullying” by Dr. Justin Patchin, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, author and director …
Cyberbullying
Much of the information for this week’s post comes from a recent webinar presentation called “Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Advice for Parents to Prevent Cyberbullying” by Dr. Justin Patchin, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, author and …
Judgment Call: Maturity, Emotions and the Teenage Brain
What color is the dress? This question has been asked countless times in the last few weeks. From Internet feeds to office water coolers, people have been buzzing over the color composition of a simple …
Parenthetical’s Top 10 Posts of 2014
As 2014 winds down, we are feeling especially grateful for all the thoughtful dialogue, growth, and dedicated viewership Parenthetical has experienced over the last year. During the last year, Parenthetical has increased site membership significantly …
How to Handle a Rude Teen
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 …