When your teen goes vegan, the whole family is effected. In some houses this is causing a battle.
Posts Published by raisingteensblogger (Cindy)
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…
5 Essential Survival Tips for Back-to-School Shopping with a Teenager
I am in a dressing room at American Eagle with my son. It is a huge privilege that he has let me in. We are back-to-school shopping during tax free weekend and following the list…
Celebrating an 18th birthday is emotional
Raising toddlers, moms have no idea what’s ahead. But on an 18th birthday, we know how far we have come.
Why teenagers lie to their parents
I remember the first time I realized teenagers lie to their parents. My daughter and her friend were deep in conversation when I happened to overhear what they were saying. The friend said she had…
Should teenagers have a bedtime?
It’s 11 p.m. on Sunday night and my 17-year-old son is doing homework. He started it about an hour ago. A classic teen move, right? Staying up late and waking up early is definitely going…
5 much needed tips for Spring Break travel with Teenagers
Teenagers go through puberty and think they know everything. They don’t realize they’re just on the cusp of knowledge, that they know less than nothing, and by thirty they’ll realize they know nothing, and finally…
How to get a teenager to open up
Getting your teenager to open up is no easy task for a parent. The secret to success is all about timing.
How Mindfulness Can Help Teen Depression and Anxiety
If your teen suffers from anxiety and depression, using mindfulness could help.