by Dr. Susan Sugerman | Contributor Angela is SO lucky!” her girlfriends exclaim. The quiet, shy sophomore has scored the boyfriend of the century. C.J. is a senior and the “hottest” guy in school. As her friends banter about why they don’t all have boyfriends, Angela and C.J. spend…
By Madison Cook | Staff Writer Oh… the good ole’ teenage years. Six of the most stressful and emotional, yet incredibly AWESOME years of our lives when we are finally discovering who we really are – our interests, passions, true friends – the things that mean the most to us. …
Sure, your child could have gone to college in-state, but that would have been too easy! With the start of the school year approaching, it’s time to make plans. Driving vs. Flying Many parents drive their kids because you can stuff a lot in the old minivan, but if your child’s…
Family Fun in Your Own Backyard by Kimberly Blaker | Contributor It’s the season your kids have been waiting for, so how will you maximize the long lazy days of summer with your family? Celebrate the carefree season to its fullest with these outdoor activities and adventures your whole family…
Are We There Yet? by Suzan Dees | Contributor I don’t know how things are at your house, but when I used to tell my kids that I was planning a little road trip I would be bombarded with a chorus of, “But what about wi-fi?”, “What do they…
Schools Out, Now What? by Madison Cook | Contributor Exams are over, the weather is finally warming up, and SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE! Late nights, sleeping in, Netflix marathons, and 12 hour tan sessions! What could be better? Well… About a week of this “summer fun” and suddenly, school…
How to Make the Teenage Years a Time of Joy By Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor Aaahhh Teenagers! Bless their hearts! It is such a joy to look at your teenage son or daughter and to think about how wonderful it is to see them so grown up. It seems…
Young Adult Fiction Review By Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor There are many terrific reads available for teens right now. The Young Adult (YA) market has grown a great deal in the past several years and the quality of the material has only seemed to improve. No one is…
The Road to Substance Abuse: What Drives Your Teen? The second in a three-part series on teen substance abuse, this article focuses on why tweens and teens are drawn to drugs and what parents can do to stop it. By Karen Brodsky | Staff Writer You brought into the…