As a parent, the weekends seem to fly by and I wonder what I could have done to enjoy more time with my teenager. Sometimes, I feel like I am in competition with my teenagers’…
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Back to School: A Guide for What’s Hot With Teenagers
Your Back-to-School Shopping Guide Back-to-school season is here and it comes with a flurry of new products and trends. As parents of teenagers, we know that it can be both fun and overwhelming to…
Fortnite addiction fueling lots of heated arguments in my home
My teenage son is working this summer at a fast food restaurant. His job gives him a lot of hours. Still, he manages to find plenty of time for video games, Fortnite in particular….
How to roadtrip with your teenager
A few weeks ago, my daughter and I did a road trip across six states. It took us more than 16 hours. I thought it was going to be drudgery. I assumed my daughter…
How to build your teenager’s self-esteem
Growing up, I felt like I was too skinny. When I flipped through magazines, I wished my boobs were bigger like the models and my curves were more pronounced. Now, with social media…
When should you let your teenager start dating?
Teenagers hang out. Teenagers text each other. Teenagers socialize in groups. So, at what age do teenagers date? This has been a BIG topic of conversation in my home. My 16-year-old son, Garret…
Why a father is worried about his son going to prom
Paul Castronovo of Big 105.9 FM has been a radio personality in South Florida for decades. He also has another role that he is just as proud of — being a dad. Now…
Motherhood in 2018 is messy
I am watching the Today Show, actually I’m listening to it on my car radio, when Savannah Guthrie describes motherhood as “messy.” Yes, Savannah that’s the word I would use, too. Motherhood in…
How to deal with teen stress during final exams
It’s here…that stressful time of year when a meltdown can happen at any given moment. As the school year closes out, the stakes get higher with final exams and parenting gets tougher. Push…
5 things about raising teenagers our parents forgot to tell us
My son recently tried to tell me he was hanging out with friends at the nearby frozen yogurt store until midnight. The problem was that I knew the store closes at 11 p.m. Oh, the…