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…
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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…
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…
Spring Break: A Parent’s Chance to Bond with Your Teenager
I long for the days of being a teenager and looking forward to spring break. Right about now, most teens are exhausted, crabby and tired of school. My son complains almost every day about…
How to Parent a Teenager Whose Personality Differs From Yours
As parents, we recognize how each of our children are different, or similar. Sometimes our personality is so different from our child’s that it is challenging to relate. So, when Jeannette Rivera-Lyles proposed an blog…
You are definitely my friend! Period.
Over the holiday break, my daughter and I were going to do something together and I was so looking forward to it. What is it you ask? We were going to try the Knixteen &…
Raising Teenagers Means Knowing When To Stay Quiet
My friends and I have just made our way through the buffet line and are taking our seats at a round table. As I pull my chair back and sit, I notice my friend…
Should teenagers have a technology curfew?
Oh the joys of being a parent in the digital age! When we were teens, our parents only had to worry about whether to implement a curfew for us to arrive home from nights…
Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to High School
Yesterday, I was talking to a friend whose daughter starts high school today. Even on the phone, I could hear the angst in her voice. I am remember that angst well. There is a…
Why mothers of teenagers worry so much
I am on the phone with the mother of a three-year-old when she tells me that her son wants to play with her keys all the time. “I’m worried that maybe he doesn’t have…