Before Heading to College, Make a Mental Health Checklist
It's easy to get caught up in conversations about course registration and Twin XL bedding. Don't forget to have this critical discussion as well. Even if you don't think you need to.
Teen Party Culture
It was a pleasure talking with Dr. Aliza Pressman about teen party culture on her Raising Good Humans podcast. Raising a teen or tween? Have a listen.
What Porn Does to Teen Brains—and How to Keep It Off Their Devices
Here's a topic that comes up regularly in my work: talking with kids about porn exposure-- a subject that makes lots of parents queasy. It's helpful to understand the teen brain and the physiology that underlies some of the choices tweens and teens make online and in real life. While this article addresses ways to keep porn off of kids' devices, nothing can replace healthy conversations at home. The easily accessible online porn isn't going away, so let's talk about it.