PARENTING
How Independent Should Your Teenager Be?
When one of our teens, who shall remain nameless, was 15
Opinion | Why Are Young Americans Killing Themselves?
Teenagers and young adults in the United States are being ravaged
Dear Christine: How Do I Motivate My Teen?
I have two teenagers, a boy who is in high school and a girl who is in college.
How Monkeys Taught Me to Appreciate Teen Sleepovers
One of our chief jobs as parents is to encourage our kids
What if Children Ran the School Lunchroom?
A new program lets students customize their meals
We Lost Our Son to Suicide. Here's How We Survived.
I tried many of the supports available to help parents heal
How to Decode Your Aloof Teen Boy
Has your once-chatty son suddenly become a quiet and distant teenager?
In Parenting, Love Wins
There are few things parents defend more passionately than the parenting style
The Secret To Success? Having A Big Sister
Full disclosure: As someone who grew up the big sister to a brother,
Is Your Child Struggling in School? Talk to Your Pediatrician (Published 2019)
A new report advises pediatricians to give academic failure
When Your Tween Wants to Conform to the VSCO Girl Trend (Published 2019)
How to respect your child's desire to belong
Why Parents Need a Little Self-Compassion
Here are three practices to bring a little mindfulness and calm to your busy day.
Dear Parents: Messages from Tech-Wise Teens
When it comes to screens and teens, it can feel like a battle.
Empathy: How Families Lead with Gratitude and Kindness
If you had to choose between teaching your child
Helping Teenagers to Be Safer Drivers (Published 2018)
New drivers are more likely to get into trouble
What Happens When Grandparents Help Raise Children
New research reveals how grandparents play a key role as co-caregivers
What to do When Kids Say Hurtful Things - Don't Take it Personally
There are few things in the world that hurt a parent more than hearing their child say “I hate you.”