Category: Parenting Guide

(And Why You’re More Exhausted Than You Think) If you’re parenting a teenager and feel completely wiped out, even on days when nothing dramatic has happened, let me assure you: You are not alone. You’re not doing it wrong. And you’re certainly not imagining it. What you’re carrying is the invisible load of parenting teens, Read more

New Year’s Eve didn’t go the way I thought it would. I came home early from a party to find my 15 year old son and his friends having one of their own. With alcohol involved. That moment stopped me in my tracks. If you’re a parent of a teenager, you can probably imagine the Read more

Some news doesn’t just land, it clutches your heart. This was one of those stories. A 19-year-old young man, recently graduated from a prestigious high school, talented and driven, and having just signed a contract with a highly regarded sporting club, had taken his own life. From the outside, his life looked full of promise. Read more

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Seven Things Parents Can Do to Help Teens Focus Helping teens stay focused can feel like a never-ending battle, but with a few smart strategies, it’s totally possible. Here are seven practical tips to keep them on track without driving everyone crazy! 1. Create a Structured Environment Help your teen establish a consistent routine and Read more

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