

Why Teens Should Understand Their Own Brains (And Why Their Teachers Should, Too!)
Those of you who have been to my seminars know how much I love to talk about the teenage brain. I'm glad to see that this article...


What Parents Should Do Instead of Worrying that Smartphones Will 'Destroy' Their Kids
Love this balanced piece about kids and tech. "Approaching all of our kids’ media experiences with an attitude of fear and guilt that we...


Bystander Intervention Can Stop Sexual Assault Before It Happens
We know sexual harassment and assault are a part of teens' school and social lives, but what should teens actually DO when they witness...


Schools and Parents Fight a Juul e-Cigarette Epidemic
I have been ranting about e-cigarettes, vaping, and Juuling for quite some time, so the fact that both Time Magazine and The Wall Street...


Porn Is Not the Worst Thing On Musical.ly.
This smart piece blows the lid off the misconception that kids with "private" accounts are somehow protected from the full range of...


How to Talk With Teenagers About Vaping
Yes, I'm back with yet another vaping post. That's how concerned about this subject I am-- exacerbated by the fact that I just saw an ad...


What Teenagers Are Learning From Online Porn
Here's an eye-opening piece on teens and porn. Parents, buckle your seatbelts and read on. The technology and easy access to online...


Perfectionism Among Teens is Rampant (and We're Not Helping)
"She puts so much pressure on herself." Read this thoughtful piece by Rachel Simmons -- there are healthier messages we can be sharing...


Girl Power Time!
I am SO excited to be a part of this upcoming workshop series for tween girls. Click on the pic for more details!


Talking with Teens About Marijuana
With marijuana now legal in my home state of California, more and more teens are under the impression that using the substance is "no big...