Is Snooping On Teenagers Ever OK?
Are you tempted to snoop? Read this piece by Lisa Damour, Ph.D. first.
When Teenagers Drink, Avoiding the Risks From Driving
Physicians who care for adolescents are generally skilled at discussing the health risks of drinking, while simultaneously talking about...
Does Porn Hurt Children?
This topic keeps coming up in each an every one of my parenting seminars, so I dug up this piece from 2014. Figuring out the right...
To Keep Teens Safe Online, They Need to Learn to Manage Risks
Monitoring and restriction are not a substitute for education and conversations. (Lots and lots of conversations.) "If we want to help...
X-Plan: Giving Your Kids a Way Out (#xplan)
Many friends have shared this great post. Does anyone else have an #xplan equivalent that you are willing to share? By the way, if you...
Growing Up In a Pornified Culture
I had the opportunity to see Gail Dines speak last night. Parents, if you haven't already educated yourselves on the topic of raising...
Talking to Teens About Sex, Intimacy, and Consent In the Hookup Culture
This is an excellent read on the topic of why and how to become an "askable" parent, when it comes to the subject of sex. "By creating an...
Is a Teen Depressed, Or Just Moody?
A tough and important topic. "Any parent of an adolescent has to wonder, of course, what’s the difference between 'regular' adolescent...
What Teens Really Want To Know About Sex
Anonymous questions are the best! Here's some insight into what teens wonder about sex.
Tweens and Teens Dating In the Digital Age
Are teens using hookup apps? How has dating changed in the digital world? Here are some statistics and food for thought.