This is an archives post from September 2013. Have you heard of helicopter parenting? This week we define the term, and discuss some of the impacts on youth development related to helicopter parenting. Helicopter parent [hel-i-kop-ter pair-uhnt].noun. One …
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 …
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 …
How old should children have to be before they can to be left alone?
My son, who just turned 12, loves snowboarding. Is he old enough to be dropped off at the ski hill for the day with a friend?
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 …
The Teen Sleepover Dilemma
My daughter is invited to a boy/girl sleepover party at one of her best friend’s houses. I know the parents well and this my daughter’s really good friend. How can I handle this situation so …
Straight from the Teacher’s Mouth: Tweens Biggest Challenges at School
Getting back into school after a long holiday break can be a challenge for both teens and their parents. It’s important to remember that school can be challenging for a whole variety of reasons, and …
Teen spending vs. saving
My young teens received cash and gift cards from many of their relatives over the holidays. It totals up to a lot of money. How can I best guide their spending vs. saving?
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 …