By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Being a teen is stressful. Teens are expected to do well in school and to fit in with friends. On top of everything else, there’s the awkwardness of developing physically on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The good news is that there’s much parents can…
By Family Features | Contributor As days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s the perfect reminder to begin preparing your home for winter. A little effort to winterize now can prevent costly repairs, improve energy efficiency and keep your family warm and comfortable all winter long. 1. Service…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor How can you tell if your kids are overwhelmed by stress or are just experiencing some minor challenges that they’re coping with in a healthy manner? How do you know if the stress they are experiencing has reached the level where it has become…
By Family Features | Contributor In today’s world, it’s rare for kids to hand over a few crumpled dollar bills for a purchase. Most transactions happen online or with a tap of a card, which can make money feel less tangible to the next generation. However, that shift doesn’t mean…
By Family Features | Contributor American teens are preparing for a workforce shaped by AI, new approaches to education and economic uncertainty. While challenges are real, optimism remains high. In fact, 94% of teens said they are optimistic about their future careers, reflecting a strong sense of hope and ambition,…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 19-25 this year, an excellent occasion to consider what parents can do to help their teens stay safe behind the wheel. Parents often like to supplement their teens’ official driving lessons with their own lessons, and that’s…
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. One of parents’ greatest fears is that their kids will become the victims of cyberbullying, and for good reason: research shows that almost half of all middle and high school students are cyberbullied at some point. If that’s the case, what can you do to protect your…
By Susan Sugerman, MD, MPH | Contributor Change is hard—and often confusing. The journey between childhood and adulthood might be the most monumental transformation any of us experience in our lives. The morphing of our body shape and size does not go unnoticed as we try to understand who we…
By Chris Baker | Contributor Former FBI operative and cybersecurity expert Eric O’Neill, author of the upcoming book Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Cybersecurity Tactics to Outsmart Hackers and Disarm Scammers. On the rise of deepfake tech and how parents can protect their kids, Eric explains: Tips to Avoid Online Sextortion Scams and What to…