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 …
Health
The Metamorphosis of the Teenage Night Owl
Last week on Parenthetical we talked about healthy eating habits. This week we focus on the importance of sleep for your teen’s physical and mental health. Teens, especially, need your support and help to figure …
Teens, Beans and Tofu
The news is constantly filled with tips for healthy eating as many Americans set goals to “eat healthy” throughout the year. Your teen is listening and may be changing his or her eating habits. Vegetarian eating …
The Health of It All: Teen Dating
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the month, advocates across the nation work together to start conversations about how youth can stay safe, happy and healthy in their dating relationships. Parents play an …
4 Benefits of Video Games
As the weather gets colder, parents may notice their teens spending more and more time playing video games during these winter months. Although most of what we hear about the virtual world is negative, there …
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 …
Deodorizing: Strategies for Dealing with Youth Body Odor
Last week’s post was devoted to the an exploration of What causes body odor to be so intense during the teen years? Body odor can be intense during the teen years and in our last post …
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 …
Do Parents Worry About the Right Things?
Natalia Pane, a statistician and parent, wrote an interesting book called The Worry Clock in response to the natural tendency of parents to worry lots and not always with good reason. Her motivation in writing …