Today’s conversation is one I never sit back on because it is very important. You may already know at this point, but teens going through puberty can gain an average ... Read more
Puberty. PHEW. It can be a whirlwind for us,but I challenge you to imagine what a whirlwind it is for your teen! Let’s just focus on the physical changes today. ... Read more
If you’re anything like me, you may have grown up in a more “hush hush” environment that didn’t allow for conversations about sex, changing hormones, emotions, peer pressure and all ... Read more
For some parents, teens growing into more responsibility and independence is exciting and freeing – for other parents, it is terrifying! No matter which feeling you lean towards, it is ... Read more
Let’s take a moment to think back to our teenage years. I know, I know – it was a long time ago and maybe you can’t remember everything, but try ... Read more
If you’ve been reading my previous monthly emails, you know that we chatted about our trust bucket and how to build up trust with your teen. We also discussed that ... Read more
Here’s one thing that you probably weren’t anticipating to hear from me today. It’s time to be quiet. An important part of communicating with your teen that is often overlooked ... Read more
When I think back to conversations I had with my parents, I sometimes cringe… And then guess what happens in the next moment? I catch myself saying the exact same ... Read more
We’ve all had moments walking away from a conversation with our teen thinking “that went nowhere….” But when it comes to the important conversations about critical topics like safety, drugs, alcohol ... Read more
October is Let’s Talk Month, a national and statewide initiative that supports partnerships between families and organizations that serve them to foster open and honest parent-teen conversations. Research shows that ... Read more
