Tweens & Teens

You’ve probably heard about different parenting styles. But how do you know which one you are, and — more importantly — how do you know which one kids need most. And once you have that […]

It is NOT easy to be a teenager. It wasn’t easy when we did it, and it’s definitely not any easier now. So, if you’re noticing signs that your high schooler or college kid is […]

Mamas, if you’ve ever wondered WHY it’s so freakin’ hard to get a teenager to listen to what you’re saying, this is for you. All my frustrating questions were answered when I spotted this article […]

After repeatedly hearing about the viral show “Adolescence,” I finally sat down and watched the series on Netflix. It’s such a compelling experience, and it’s disturbingly realistic. If you have kids or grandkids, I hope […]

Mamas, we learned so much when we read this interview (from The New Yorker) with author Lisa Damour who published “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers” earlier this year. We think you will, too. Find out […]

If you’re raising tweens and teens, things can get tense at home. A teen’s mood can bounce all over the place in 24 hours or less — sometimes within a single hour. Even though teens […]

As moms, we say SO many things to our kids every single day. It’s impossible to say it all exactly right. But this article on the TinyBeans website caught our attention because it examines common […]

Mamas, we ran across a fascinating article on The New Yorker magazine website that takes an in-depth look at why more girls are hitting puberty early, as well as the impact it has on girls […]