Our Teens Are Battling Academic Anxiety—and Parents Are Part of the Problem
I let it happen again yesterday. I was just sitting there, casually conversing with some parents, when someone asked, “So, what classes are…
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FDA Warns: Your Daughter Might be Applying Asbestos With Her Eyeshadow—And it Reveals a Larger Issue in the Beauty Industry
The US Food and Drug Administration has a new warning for parents: don’t let your kids use cosmetics sold by Claire’s—they may contain…
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Dear Teenage Daughter, Let’s Fix the Friction Between Us
Last week, I wore my heavy wool socks and snow boots to walk the dog on a cold winter day. In the middle of my two-mile jaunt, I realized my left…
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Dear Parents, This is What Your Teenagers Need You to Know About These Tough Years
After 38 years and with infinite humility, I am packing up my therapist’s shingle. I’m not mentioning this to garner fanfare nor kudos.…
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Dear Teenage Daughter, I Will Be Right Here Waiting For You to Come Back
The shift was slow and subtle. First, you pulled away slightly as I put my arm around you walking out of the grocery store. Next, the door to your…
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Dear Son, As You Turn 16
It’s the physical touch I think I miss most. The weight of an infant on my hip. The softness of a toddler’s cheek, pressed up against…
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Dear SAT, You Suck
Dear SAT, Yes, Scholastic Aptitude Test, I’m talking to you. It’s time someone spoke the truth and put you in your place. As the parent of a high…
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Dear Teens, I’m Sorry You’re Stuck With “That” Mom
Dear teens, I’m sorry you got “that” mom. I’m sorry you got that mom who will always ask where you are going—and actually…
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Dear Kids, I May Not Always Understand Your World, But I’m Always Here For You
Dear children, I don’t know what it’s like growing up in your generation. There are a lot of things about it that seem exciting. And a…
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16 Texts Moms of Teens Dream of Getting
I once got the following text from my 15-year-old shortly after she’d eaten lunch at school (if a meal consisting of a protein bar and a piece…
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