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…
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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…
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…
How to survive being quarantined with a teen
These are not the best of times, but it certainly feels like the worst of times. The Coronavirus (COVID19), has taken over the world, literally, and the virus has changed the way we live, think,…
Is your house the “Hang out House” for your teen’s friends?
Recently I noticed my son Matthew and his friends hanging out at our home more than usual. I didn’t think anything of it until I noticed when I would come home from work or working…
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.
Road trip to healing takes a turn home
My son’s six month road trip turned into six weeks. Still, it served it’s purpose.
4 Reasons Why You Should Travel with Your Teen
Do you still have time to fit in a quick trip before the start of school? Or how about a nice getaway over labor day weekend? There many good reasons to travel with your teenager….