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If we follow one another on Twitter, you may have felt me bristling just a little bit last Thursday. There was news about parent happiness – and I wasn’t a fan of the scientists’ suggestion. So I called the lead researcher up, and here’s what I found.
Dads are happier than moms. Science wants to know why, and so do I.
Published on Washington Post, February 6, 2019
Boys will be boys? No.
There’s a better way.
Published on Medium, September 27, 2018
I’ve been struggling with the questions of boys, guns, and aggression since my 12-year-old was little. I still am.
Part of growing towards independence is finding your voice – here’s how to help kids advocate for themselves.
Helping Our Kids Learn to Speak for Themselves
Published in Your Teen Magazine
I wanted simple and orderly. Hosting 20 house guests is neither of these.
Happy to share my latest!
It’s amazing what the right house can do for a person with disabilities, even (especially!) when those disabilities are profound. It was a joy to meet Sarah and her family and to tell their story.
Published in Shaker Life, Summer 2017
You know those stereotypes about how rotten teens are? Skip them. Here’s why:
Don’t Expect the Worst from Teens, or You Just Might Get It
Published in Your Teen Magazine, July-August 2017
Do your kids understand our government? (Do you? I admit I have a little reading to do.) Here’s how to make learning about it fun.
Democracy Begins at Home: Books to Teach Kids About Our American Government
Published on Brightly, May 25, 2017
Readers, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve taken on the position of Print Managing Editor of Your Teen Magazine for Parents. I love Your Teen’s smart, helpful, down-to-earth writing for parents of tweens and teens, and it’s an honor to be part of getting that writing to you. (Check it out! http://www.yourteenmag.com)
Now, for your part. Please let me know what you want to read about as a parent of 9-19 year olds – what you worry about, what makes you laugh, what moves your heart, and what you need to know. Email me anytime at sholbrook@yourteenmag.com. I’d love to hear from you.
p.s. It’s important to me that I continue to write in addition to editing. So, I promise I’ll still be writing, and I’ll still be sharing those pieces here. Thanks, as always, for reading!
I had the pleasure of interviewing bestselling financial author Beth Kobliner about her latest book. Great info, especially for the money-intimidated.
‘Make Your Kid A Money Genius’ Author Explains How and Why to Talk to Your Kid About Money. Now.
Published in The Washington Post, March 28, 2017