

How to Lower Your Child’s Risk for Addiction
Worried about substance abuse in teens? Author Jess Lahey's new book The Addiction Inoculation comes out next week (can't wait!). In...


Parents Can Make a Plan to Reduce Suicide Risk in Their Teens. Here's How.
Be aware, ask questions, talk about it. This is how we end the stigma around mental health. An important piece-- don't miss the...


Why Your Brain Feels Broken
Feeling fried? You're not alone, I promise...


Loneliness in America: How the Pandemic Has Deepened an Epidemic of Loneliness and What We Can Do
Harvard Graduate School of Education's Making Caring Common Project just released their new report on Loneliness in America. They have...


What Is a Teenage Girl?
Don't miss this beautiful piece that touches on everything from periods, sexting, politics, and (especially) embracing the deep emotions...


The Upside to Screen Time
I hear so much guilt and worry from parents about their kids' pandemic screen time. While boundaries and lots and lots of conversations...


Remote School as the Gateway Drug to Social Media
While I don't love the slightly alarming title here, this is a topic of concern among many of the parents that I work with. So many...

Kids Are Watching Pornography. Here’s How to Talk About It.
Those of you who have attended my parenting workshops on Puberty Prep or Teen Sexuality in the Digital Age know how strongly I feel about...


The Children of Pornhub
"It should be possible to be sex positive and Pornhub negative." Read this piece to understand the intersection of sexting, sextortion,...


Conversations with Common Sense
Online learning in a pandemic is a challenge, and we can all use some support. I'm so grateful to Common Sense Media for including me in...