New Podcast Appearance
It was such a pleasure speaking with Dr. Grace Yum of Mommy Dentists in Business about how parents can start tricky conversations with...
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....
Psychosis, Addiction, Chronic Vomiting: As Weed Becomes More Potent, Teens Are Getting Sick
It's not your parents' weed. Today's cannabis products are significantly more potent than the cannabis of decades past. This is an...
New Virtual Event: Teen Party Culture
Life is still Covid-y, but parties are back. I'm looking forward to teaming up with Jonathan Cristall, Esq, author of What They Don't...
The Unending Assaults on Girlhood
This is a worthwhile read from Sophie Gilbert on Lebos' book Girlhood (which I will be ordering asap). "There is, and always has been, a...
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...
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...
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...
Young Adults' Pandemic Mental Health Risks
The CDC has released recent survey data on adult mental health during the pandemic, and the results are sobering, particularly as it...
Don’t Lose Human Connection Amidst COVID-19 Catastrophe
What are YOU doing to stay connected during this pandemic? It's no surprise to me that some of the greatest wisdom comes from teens...