Teaching Communication Skills in Middle School
By Cheryl Maguire Around the time my twins turned 13, they stopped talking to me. After a mumbled “Hello” when they got home from school,
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How to Motivate Teens to Read More
By Audra Glidewell, M.Ed. Remember snuggling with your kids and reading bedtime stories when they were little? The coziness, the giggles, the cries for “just
Social Media Meets Social Distancing: 10 Expert Tips for Parents of Teens and Tweens
By Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development | Contributor With the ever-increasing social media use among teens and tweens resulting from
Part-Time Jobs for Teens: Encouraging Kids to Get a Job in Fast Food
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “I passed!” I shouted to my parents after completing the driver’s license test. My mom smiled, gave me a hug
Is My Child Depressed?
By Vanita Halliburton | Contributor We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we
Book Suggestions for Tweens and Teens
By Tricia White | Managing Editor Even Netflix eventually runs out of interesting things to binge on. Now is the perfect time to encourage
How Parents Can Help Their Children Stress Less
By Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor You are a loving, thoughtful, and responsible parent. You totally adore your kids! They are your life! There is
Bridging the Digital Generation Gap
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor It’s quite typical and happens with each generation – “What’s this younger generation coming to!” I remember being the
Helping Your Teen Separate
By Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor Letting go will be one of the most difficult processes you’ve experienced as a parent. You’ve poured your
