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 …
Values & Culture
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 …
Youth Spotlight: Meet Matt, Parenthetical’s Photographer
Adolescence is often talked about in terms of transition and change. It is the developmental stage where youth start to form their identity, make autonomous decisions and begin practicing skills they will need for the …
The Strictest Mom in the World
Have you ever been told that you are the strictest mom or dad in the world? Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Are you protecting your child or stifling their growth and …
Out of the mouths of tweens
This week’s post is from the Parenthetical Archives, originally posted in October 2013. When I asked my tween daughter if she’d like to help me out with an article for other parents of tweens about …
Smart Friends, Dumb Parents? Who do teens look to?
In his acceptance speech for the 1997 Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, Mr. (Fred) Rogers challenged the audience to think of the most influential people in their lives saying, “All of us have special ones who …
Following up on ‘The Messy Room Dilemma’
Thank you to all the readers who have submitted photos and shared their stories for our “Messy Rooms contest”! We’ve extended the deadline until February 28. So, keep those pictures coming and receive a free copy …
Is your teen’s bedroom a disaster area?
We’re still talking about messy rooms! Send us a picture of your teen’s messy room to receive a FREE book about teens! Reference the post below (republished from last week on Parenthetical) to learn more about …