PARENTING
What Happens to Some L.G.B.T.Q. Teens When Their Parents Reject Them
A teenage girl from Brooklyn bounced to four foster homes before she trusted a family enough to come out as bisexual.
How Do I Know if My Teen Is OK?
Many of the traditional measures that indicate a teen is thriving have been rendered irrelevant.
What Are Puberty Blockers?
When Sebastian Liafsha came out as transgender in middle school, his mother, Heather, jumped into research mode.
How spanking may affect brain development in children
Researches find similarities in neural responses to more severe forms of abuse.
Why Teenagers Become 'Allergic' to Their Parents (Published 2018)
From there, we can either ignore their annoyance or remind our children
How Coronavirus Shifted the Stakes of Teenage Rebellion
Living with an invisible outside threat, and no visible outlet
This Togetherness Is Temporary
Just as I was getting a little wistful about my teens leaving the nest, we find ourselves confined in the nest together.
Quaranteenagers: Strategies for Parenting in Close Quarters
Because of coronavirus, teenagers are missing out on major rites of passage. Offering compassion paves their way toward feeling better.
How to Talk to Your Kids about COVID-19 so They Won't Worry
COVID-19 is a sickness that is caused by a new type of coronavirus that has received
Talking to Teens and Tweens About Coronavirus
Experts offer advice on how parents can help adolescents
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis | Child Mind Institute
Having teenagers confined to home during the coronavirus crisis may not be as labor-intensive
How Parents Can Help Kids Thrive in an Uncertain Future
When psychologist Madeline Levine wrote The Price of Privilege 14 years ago
Mother's Little Helper Is Back, and Daddy's Partaking Too
After the kids go to bed, the grown-ups are drinking and smoking pot
8 important things to do when teens get very angry - Developing Minds
Last week I was talking with a Mum who was very worried about her teenager and her anger.
Parents' Guide to Podcasts
What if something out there had your kid begging you to turn off the TV or tablet,