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They Need to See the World

They Need to See the World

01. 7.2013
One gift you can give your teenager before they graduate from high school is a bigger picture of the world. After all, it's only getting...
A Generation Without Friends

A Generation Without Friends

01. 4.2013
A friend is no longer someone who rides with you on their bike down the street, they're the one who "liked" your photo.
Week 1 of Resolving to 'Post-it' for 365 Days

Week 1 of Resolving to 'Post-it' for 365 Days

01. 3.2013
Both of my kids have huge hearts and engaging minds. But those descriptions are vague, trite. If I hope to get a year's worth of material,...
5 Out-of-the-Box New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Teens

5 Out-of-the-Box New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Teens

01. 2.2013
Let's do something a little less boring and a little more fun this year with and for our teens. How about instead of resolving to scream...
Volunteer? Seriously?!

Volunteer? Seriously?!

12.31.2012
One of the more recent additions to the themes at this time of year is "Giving Back." It's important to have an "Attitude of Gratitude"...
Do We Really Care About the Mental Health of Our Teens?

Do We Really Care About the Mental Health of Our Teens?

12.31.2012
We need to start a movement where annual mental health assessments are required. I would be more than delighted to be a part of this movement....
Starting the New Year Right with Your Teen

Starting the New Year Right with Your Teen

12.31.2012
What if our New Year's Resolutions revolved around helping others achieve theirs? Stay with me for a second.
Five New Year's Resolutions That Parents of Teens Need to Make

Five New Year's Resolutions That Parents of Teens Need to Make

12.28.2012
It's that time of year again when parents are resolving to lose weight, join a gym and attend classes regularly, breathe deeply frequently...
How We Are Failing Our Teenage Boys

How We Are Failing Our Teenage Boys

12.11.2012
n my role as a friend and a clinical psychologist, I must say that if I hear the phrase "boys are easier than girls," one more time, I...
Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time

12.11.2012
The more-is-better, bigger-is-better mentality begins to inform every decision, leaving students with full schedules and sleep deprivation...
Is Social Media an Angel or a Devil for Teen Development?

Is Social Media an Angel or a Devil for Teen Development?

12. 7.2012
When the devil comes and entices you to shut down all the computers in your house, let the angel whisper truth, "Help your student understand...
On Being A Late Bloomer

On Being A Late Bloomer

12. 6.2012
By Emma Straub When I graduated from college, full of hubris and ambition, I decided that I wanted to be a novelist. Actually, I’d always...
Giving Back: A Valuable Holiday Lesson for Kids

Giving Back: A Valuable Holiday Lesson for Kids

12. 6.2012
As you're making your schedule and checking the presents off your list this year, I hope you'll take time to give your children a most...
Director Adam Shankman: <i>Glee</i> Has Helped Anti-Bullying Movement

Director Adam Shankman: Glee Has Helped Anti-Bullying Movement

12. 3.2012
In between star-studded rehearsals for Sunday's Trevor Live event at the Hollywood Palladium, director Adam Shankman stops by What's Trending...