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…
Posts tagged Teenagers
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…
A great option for your teen this summer
Almost daily, I talk with a parent who is worried about their teenager. They are worried their teen is going to hang around all summer with nothing to do. Or they are worried their teen…
Telling your teen you’re separating
There really isn’t any easy way to tell your teens you and your spouse are separating. It’s one of the hardest decisions any married couple has to make. Many times it is one spouse who…
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…
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…
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….
Tracking Your Teen: the controversy rages on
I track my 17-year-old son on his phone. Yes, I am one of those parents. When my son drives to school, to parties, to concerts, to friend’s home, I often look at the tracking app…
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 Know If Your Teenager is Too Old for the Pediatrician
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….