A Dad Tries to Explain Sex to His Son and Finds the Meaning of Life
This!! Right here! THIS is why I love what I do. There are so many aspects of ADOLESSONS that I enjoy, and my absolute favorite is...
Is Your Child Lying to You? That's Good
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! Do you think your child lies? Here's some interesting research on the subject.
When Your Teenager Asks 'Did You Smoke Weed?'
This is SUCH a worthwhile read, whether you did or didn't.
How to Talk to Kids About Sexual Harassment
News headlines make for great conversation starters at home. Here's how some parents are talking to their kids about sexual harassment.
The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid's Tech Obsessions
Snapstreaks. Autoplay. Push notifications. Here's a great article from Common Sense Media about some of the tricks tech companies use to...
My Daughter Got Her First Catcall, and I Didn't Know What to Tell Her
What would you tell your daughter? Just as importantly, how would you talk to your sons about this topic?
Why Your Grumpy Teenager Doesn't Want to Talk to You
Great insights re: the grump factor. We've all been there.
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...