Whether it’s a computer, smartphone, tablet or even an iPod, teens today have almost unlimited access to smart devices and the Internet. A 2015 report found that 92% of 13-17 year olds reported using the …
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Choosing the Right Summer Plan
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
After the election: Suggestions for discussing election results and modeling good citizenship
Last week the United States elected a new president. After a long, often times divisive and emotionally charged election season, last week’s decision has continued to fuel important discussions around politics, values, and the future …
What does parental self-care look like? 50 ideas for caring for yourself as a parent
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 …
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, …
5 Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens Playing Pokémon Go
You may have recently noticed groups of young people walking around your city glued to their phones. But why has this familiar scene suddenly captured the attention of millions? It is all about a new …