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 …
Parents
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 …
Hi ho, Hi ho! It’s off to Work Teens Go!
Working is often a significant milestone, a source of pride, and a lucrative experience for teens. For three years I worked for an organization that employed groups of youth, ages 14-21, in what was often …
Preparation for Life After High School: The Future Lies Beyond Your Basement
It is hard to believe that another school year has almost come and gone. Parents with teens in their last years of high school are often every bit as wrapped up in thoughts of standardized tests, …
A Tween’s Tips for Parents and Step-Parents of Blended Families
I am a part of a blended family. My husband is the father of two great kids and we all mesh together pretty well. Don’t get me wrong, we have our ups and downs every …
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 …
SEX: The Topic Nobody Wants to Talk About (But Everybody Should)
For many parents, having “the talk” can be a confusing and uncomfortable situation. But having open and honest conversations with your teen about sex and sexuality can also have a very large influence. This week’s …
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 …