As the semester is nearing the end, a number of the teens I work with are talking about being exhausted. It makes sense: final projects
On Mother’s Day weekend, I want to send my thanks and grateful feelings to all mothers. I’m also mindful of others who don’t fit into
There was a time in high school that we didn’t have a typewriter (yes, I’m that old!) at home. Conveniently, one of my best friends
Think about it, we adults all have secrets. Maybe we were abused as kids or our parents were alcoholics. Maybe we like to dabble in
A common question I hear from parents is: should I pay and/or give my child special privileges for doing chores and/or getting good grades? When
In the first two entries in my series on the teen’s bedroom, I advised parents on how to balance their teen’s need for alone time
In my last entry, “Get out of my room,” I shared my thoughts on teens’ need for time alone in their rooms. I encouraged parents
The age varies, but at some point almost all parents hear a resounding “get out of my room” from their kids. Cuddly children who like
Although cutting is a concern on an ongoing basis, there are times when it seems more prevalent among teens. Since I’ve been hearing that it’s
Recently my five-year-old pulled me through the door to the gym with extra enthusiasm, anticipating our ritual of climbing the rock wall. While waiting our
