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I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day
I still have that constant guilt that I'm not doing enough, that their summers are wasted"
Middle moms are straddling two worlds.
Smells like tween spirit.
An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.
Exactly what to say when the questions start rolling in.
"To moms: if your teen/tween asks to remove facial hair ... please do it!"
Your pre-tween may be sweet one minute and giving an epic eye-roll the next. What gives?
“When you were young, we shared everything—kisses, hugs, my favorite comfy living-room lazy-boy, even my bed on most nights when you were scared of the dark and needed Mommy. That was then.”
The Wait Until 8th founder shares her reasons for starting the pledge to delay smartphones until at least 13.
“We don’t have any other vaccine that prevents cancer.”
Open and honest conversations about periods are essential for kids of all genders.
Many parents are outraged that this information wouldn't be kept confidential.
The short answer is: early, often, accurately and with kindness.
We’re sailing in uncharted waters, and much of the time, these hormone-ridden waters feel anything but serene.
The key is to make the shift from your instinctive desire to protect or rescue your teenager, to the long term goal of their personal development.
I’m sure that some day she will grow out of it, but I hope it isn’t soon.
Doctors weigh in on this sensitive topic.
Empowering your child to cook for themselves is an all-around win.
“I’ll be in trouble for saying that, but I really don’t care."
