Below is a letter I wrote to my son, Bryce, before he left for college three years ago. Since he just recently graduated from Western Michigan University as a pilot, ... Read more
3 Tips to Keep Teens Safe in the Age of Social Media Sadie was tormented on Facebook and Instagram. Classmates would tell the 15-year-old to kill herself. Eventually, she did. ... Read more
Anyone parenting a teen has a list of dreaded words in the back of our minds that we never want to hear… “I’m pregnant.” “Last night. What? I can’t remember.” ... Read more
From the #metoo movement to the heart wrenching testimony of sexual abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar – the news lately has been filled with one story after another of things ... Read more
It’s the holiday season again (wasn’t it just yesterday?) And for parents of teens, presents made of macaroni or popsicle sticks may be a thing of the past. However, there’s ... Read more
Teen depression grew by 37 percent over the last decade. “Self-Harm Increasing Among Adolescent Girls.” – HealthDay News “Smartphones May Increase Risk of Depression Among Teens.” – TIME Magazine “Teen ... Read more
Addressing teen suicide: critical next steps for adolescent health professionals and parents of teens. If it seems like everyone is talking about the hit Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why, it’s because ... Read more
For teens, having a positive adult influence is mission critical to their overall health and well-being. Whether it’s a teacher, parent, health care provider, coach, mentor or other family member, ... Read more
This post originally appeared on ETR: http://www.etr.org/blog/my-take-teen-talk/. Whether you’re a parent or an individual who works with youth, you are placed in an influential role to help keep teens safe and ... Read more
Teen Speak: A how-to guide for real talks with teens about sex, drugs and other risky behaviors. Take yourself back to your teen years. Many memories—and probably regrets—come to mind. ... Read more
