It’s the night before my son’s first high school lacrosse practice this season when he realizes he needs the completed doctor’s form to be allowed to participate. “Mom, what should I do?” he asks me….
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How a mom got her teenagers to give up sugar
Raquel and I can’t imagine completely removing sugar from our teenagers’ diets. So, when Wendy Dessler told us she had done just that – and had been successful – we wanted to know more about…
When mom tells her teen daughter she is fat
I am at Starbuck’s and I’m eavesdropping. I hate to admit that I would do such a thing, but I just can’t help it. The teens sitting at the table next to me are…
Ohhhh…that smell! Must be a teenage boy
I am standing on the sideline, waiting for my son to emerge from the group huddle after his lacrosse game has ended. Within minutes the team is coming toward me and already I smell the familiar…
My son wants to look like Zac Efron
Zac Efron, you are making my parenting job difficult. After watching you rip your shirt open on the MTV movie awards to reveal your amazing six pack abs, my 13-year-old son has become obsessed…
Important to treat your child’s depression
According to the FDA, we must not let childhood depression go untreated. I read the article below and felt it was important to share it. My daughter suffers from mental illness and depression is one…
Mom of teen: Braving the HPV Vaccine
Today, I had every intention of taking my 16-year-old daughter to get the HPV vaccine. When we got to the doctor’s office, I chickened out. I just couldn’t let them give it to her. I’m terrified…
Should teens have a bed time?
Want to set a bed time for a teen? Good luck with that. When my two teens got to high school I gave up on bed times. I figured they were old enough to…
The Choking Game, what’s it all about?
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Oh no! Another thing for this stressed out mama to worry about: The Choking Game. Do you know what the choking game is? I didn’t until I saw a report on…
You can hear your mom…right son?
How many times a day do you say something to your child, only to have them appear totally oblivious to the fact that words are coming out of your mouth? Ten times a day? Well,…