My son has his first girlfriend and anytime I try to offer advice, he tells me I don’t understand how relationships work now. I am experienced in love and life… but maybe my son is…
Posts Published by raisingteensblogger (Cindy)
Yes, it’s possible to help your teen manage anxiety
One day in middle school my son’s anxiety was so bad I had to go to school and get him because the teacher thought he was having a seizure. I had no clue myself about…
How to wear a face mask without getting acne
Teen acne and face masks are a horrible combination. Don’t worry, we got your back with tips for helping your teen prevent maskne.
Your teenager needs support to get through this whacky school year during a pandemic
Whether in person or online, back to school is not easy this year. Fortunately, we have some tips for how to support your teen during the pandemic.
Where to get SAT prep help from your home
Last weekend, a friend drove her son two hours to take the SAT in another county. This madness came about because in many counties test dates have been cancelled or postponed. With fewer opportunities to…
9 overlooked items to put on your college shopping list
As many of us move our college students into dorms or apartments, there are the obvious things to send them with, and then there are the less obvious. Seasoned college moms, Raquel and I are…
Class of 2020 Graduation was about much more than a diploma
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…
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…