Concerns Explode over New Health Risks of Vaping
As a follow-up to my recent post on "juuling", here's an article on vaping, and some new concerning research. Talk to your teens-- this...
Why Your Grumpy Teenager Doesn't Want to Talk to You
Great insights re: the grump factor. We've all been there.
The Ugly Business of Beauty Apps: Internetting with Amanda Hess
Parents! This video is a great conversation starter about selfies, body image and BEAUTY APPS, which "make us question our worth, and...
Don't Talk to Your Sons About Sex -- Talk to Them About This Instead
Let's change the script for boys-- they deserve meaningful conversations about sex. "Teenage boys are inherently capable of having rich...
What Do I Say???
The theme of my week, in both my professional and parenting world, has been the objectification of women. So it's no surprise that my...
Don't Buy the Idea That Teens Are Having Less Sex Until You Take a Closer Look At the Data
This article makes the very important point that we as parents, health professionals, educators, and researchers need to do a better job...
How Technology Changes Teen Romance
I'm adding this to the Adolessons required reading list. This topic is so near and dear to my heart. We MUST start having more open...
Teen Wants a Tatoo? Pediatricians Say Here's How To Do It Safely
Have you talked to your teen about safe piercings/ tattoos? The American Academy of Pediatrics just came out with guidelines for...
There Are Two Kinds of Popularity and We Are Choosing the Wrong One
Popularity and the difference between likability and status.
Top 6 Tips for Parenting Tween Boys
These are great tips for parenting boys as they enter adolescence. Especially Tip #4. I'm here to say that Tip #4 is critical!