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…
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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.
One year after the Parkland Shooting: A Mother’s Perspective
Valentine’s Day use to be one of my favorite holidays. Now it will never be the same. As some of you may remember, my son Matthew is a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas and was…
How to get your Instagram-obsessed teenager to read a darn book
I walked in our home a few days ago to find “Lord of the Flies” on the kitchen table. I quickly became excited and asked my teenage son if he planned to read the book….
Is Online Driver’s Ed an Effective Way for My Teen to Get His License?
The inevitable time for your teen wanting to learn how to drive is fast approaching. Maybe you’re already at that point. While you may be relieved of chauffeuring your teen around — and even more…
The Mom List
If you’re a mom, chances are high you have a “mom list.” These lists of our to dos appear to be the key to sanity for most mothers.
When your teenager moves out to college does her bedroom still belong to her?
When your teenager goes to college does his or her bedroom at home still belong to her? Some parents quickly convert the room into something else.