I'm a huge believer in raising kids to be confident and capable, and that means taking every opportunity to share new skills with them. This one's a little one - and maybe an old-fashioned one - but I'm not ready to let it go. Life Skills for Teenagers: How Do I Mail a Letter? Published… Continue reading Your Teen: Life Skills for Teenagers
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Your Teen: Speak Up, Kid
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
Your Teen Magazine: Don’t Expect the Worst from Teens, or You Just Might Get It
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
Your Teen Magazine: Why Teens Should Take Charge at the Doctor’s Appointment
Are we parents hovering too much at the doctor's office? Research says yes. Why Teens Should Take Charge at the Doctor's Appointment Published in Your Teen Magazine
Brain, Child Magazine: “Mommy, Will I Be OK?”
The sensitive child experiences the world differently. What does that mean for parenting? "Mommy, Will I Be OK?" Published in Brain, Child Magazine on November 19, 2015
New York Times: ‘I Love To Watch You Play’; But Not Every Game
'I Love To You Watch You Play'; But Not Every Game Published in The New York Times Motherlode, August 9, 2015
Washington Post: Do Kids Belong At Funerals?
Spoiler alert: Yes, they do. Do Kids Belong At Funerals? Published in the Washington Post, July 1, 2015.
Washington Post: Homework Is My Kid’s Job, Not Mine
Homework Is My Kid's Job, Not Mine Published in Washington Post on November 4, 2014