Wise Talk

I know there are programs and apps available, I can check text conversations and I am her “friend” on Facebook, but, frankly, my teen knows so much more about technology than I do, how can …

I have a 14-year old who is usually very nice and attentive, but has a serious gripe with 1.) graciously celebrating the birthdays of family members; and 2.) writing thank-you notes for gifts received. She …

My 12 year old daughter and her father are not getting along these days. I feel terrible about it. What should I do? Is there some way that I can help?

My son and daughter are both in middle school. My son rarely talks to me and my daughter never stops. I feel terrible about it, but I could really use some balance. Is this normal?

Help! I leave my kids with a (short) list of chores to do while I am at work during the day. Either they aren’t getting done or are done very poorly when I return home. …

I just found out from another parent that my 13 year old son has his first “girlfriend”. He has known the girl since kindergarten, she is very nice and they haven’t actually “gone” anywhere together, …

I’d love to hear what other Parenthetical parents say is the best thing about parenting a teen or almost teenager. So, what is your favorite part of parenting a teen?    

My son is constantly losing things! I think I’ve bought him 5 pairs of gloves alone. Any tips for helping my absent minded teen without nagging?

What do you all think of the Hunger Games? My 13- year old just finished reading the books but I’m not sure I should let her see the movies . . . they seem especially …

My daughter’s friend is “cutting”. My daughter doesn’t want me to say anything. What should I do? Should I tell the girl’s parents or someone else?