When COVID hit, I prayed and hoped it wouldn’t affect my son’s high school graduation. But as weeks went by, I could tell we were heading in the direction of a virtual graduation. I soon…
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How to have a difficult conversation with your teenager
Last night I tried to talk to my teen son about his new relationship. I wanted to know how he met the girl he was texting all the time. I wanted to gauge if the…
My teenager needed a break from Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
It’s Friday night and my 18-year-old son, Garret, is next to me on the couch. We are watching The Office and laughing. We are both relaxed and enjoying our evening and not for one second…
A great option for your teen this summer
Almost daily, I talk with a parent who is worried about their teenager. They are worried their teen is going to hang around all summer with nothing to do. Or they are worried their teen…
Teens need help with face to face conversations
Are we as parents of teenagers doing all we can to prepare them for high school, college or for the workplace? Are we collectively doing all we can to best support the next generation to…
How to get college ready while in quarantine
Amid the effects of COVID-19, a lot of high school juniors are wondering how school closures will affect their college future. Without the structure and support their school normally provides, how can they stay on…
How to keep a teenager at home during quarantine
My son is halfway out the door when I scream his name and ask where he is going. He is going to his friend’s house down the street. He tells me like it’s no big…
When your teen becomes vegan
When your teen goes vegan, the whole family is effected. In some houses this is causing a battle.
Blocking parents on social media is not cool
When I got blocked from my son’s Snapchat, it made me question whether teenagers deserve privacy from their parents online.
Why Beverly Goldberg is our favorite television mother of teenagers
When Raquel and I get together, we often talk about Beverly Goldberg. If you ever have seen the show “The Goldbergs” you will understand why Beverly is our favorite television mother of teenagers. Beverly is…