It may seem like there’s never a good time or place to talk to your teen -- but there are moments here and there. You can’t book them, so you have to watch out for them and use these moments when they come.
When are they likely to come? Here’s what
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Fun Ideas for Your Child and the Kidsitter
by Tania Cowling February 9th, 2026 | Elementary, Entertainment4 Ways to Help Kids Reach Activity Milestones
by Marnie Bii February 2nd, 2026 | Development, Preschool5 Tips for Creating a Healthy Toddler Schedule
by Marnie Bii January 26th, 2026 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalTeen’s Perspective on Schedules
by Sam P. January 19th, 2026 | Seasonal, Teens
Teen Tats: You Don’t Have to Like Them, But . . .
by Jane Wangersky March 25th, 2016| Behavior, Teens
I wasn’t the one who wrote the permission note to the tattoo artist -- his father did that -- but I didn’t try to stop him either. So now I have a teen with tats. Nothing big or offensive, just some Chinese characters on his forearms, standing for the good
6 Ways to Communicate with Teens About Health
by Jane Wangersky February 12th, 2016| Communication, Teens
Getting through to your teen about healthy living takes some work. Teens usually hate to be talked at -- and they’re quick to let you see that -- and they may have a feeling that health issues are something that happen to other people, not them. But that doesn’t mean
5 Feel Good Movies for Teens
by Jane Wangersky January 29th, 2016| Entertainment, Teens
Right about this time of year -- Christmas and New Year are over, it’s still winter, and we’re all back at our everyday tasks -- everyone, especially teens with all their emotional ups and downs, can benefit from taking a break to see a good movie. A feel good movie,
6 Things Teens Need to Know About Winter Driving
by Jane Wangersky January 15th, 2016| Safety, Teens
How are your teen’s winter driving skills? Teenslearntodrive.com notes that with summer break seeming like the natural time for teens to take their road tests, many of them get licenses without ever driving in winter conditions. So maybe it’s time to make sure (in a low key way)
Teens, Technology, and the Need for a Listener: Part II
by Jane Wangersky December 25th, 2015| Behavior, Teens
Our interview with Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, creator of the short film The Truth, continues.
What can parents do to teach their teens boundaries in social media and other online sharing?
I think the simplest thing is to not allow social media use unless you are privy to
What can parents do to teach their teens boundaries in social media and other online sharing?
I think the simplest thing is to not allow social media use unless you are privy to
Snapchat. Is it Kid Friendly?
by Gary Hays December 24th, 2015| Social, Tweens
With so many social media platforms, and new ones popping up almost daily, how can we as parents be certain which ones are right for our children? Which ones offer the proper level of security and privacy, ensuring our kids internet safety? Which ones allow parents the best methods of
Teens, Technology, and the Need for a Listener
by Jane Wangersky December 11th, 2015| Social, Teens
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, psychologist and author (novels The Truth, Diary Of A Gutsy Tween and Secrets: Diary Of A Gutsy Teen, also the stage play The Locket), is addressing teen issues in a new format -- film. Her short film The Truth, now
School Social Media Policy: What I Want as a Parent
by Jane Wangersky October 23rd, 2015| School, Teens
Our local school district recently came up with a first draft of an official social media policy, but it was quickly sent back to be reworked. One problem was that the policy tried to be one-size-fits-all: Students, teachers, other employees, and even school board members. Another, probably more serious,