by Editorial Team March 31st, 2016| Entertainment, Teens
Knowing you want to play the guitar was an easy decision. Maybe it was a last minute addition to your list of New Year’s resolutions, or perhaps it was a desire decades in the making. However you came about the idea that this year would be the year, now that
by Jane Wangersky March 25th, 2016| Behavior, Teens
I wasn’t the one who wrote the permission note to the tattoo artist -- his father did that -- but I didn’t try to stop him either. So now I have a teen with tats. Nothing big or offensive, just some Chinese characters on his forearms, standing for the good
by Sam P. March 4th, 2016| Safety, Teens
Within this crazed technology filled generation, our lives are often consumed with the technological privileges that are commonly looked over. Phone tracking is one of these things. There has been quite a bit of hubbub lately about Apple and their terms of service and information that they can track or
by Sam P. February 19th, 2016| Seasonal, Teens
One of the key points to a healthy lifestyle that many people forget is hydration. And it's rather simple to forget, everyone tries to eat healthy, workout, and simply make better life choices when trying to get in shape or simply lead a better lifestyle, but something as simple as drinking
by Jane Wangersky February 12th, 2016| Communication, Teens
Getting through to your teen about healthy living takes some work. Teens usually hate to be talked at -- and they’re quick to let you see that -- and they may have a feeling that health issues are something that happen to other people, not them. But that doesn’t mean
by Sam P. February 5th, 2016| Behavior, Teens
While we have passed the holiday season and stress levels should be back down, that doesn't necessarily mean we don't get stressed out by people at times. One may think it is better to air out your problems with a person and talk things out, but often times it is
by Jane Wangersky January 29th, 2016| Entertainment, Teens
Right about this time of year -- Christmas and New Year are over, it’s still winter, and we’re all back at our everyday tasks -- everyone, especially teens with all their emotional ups and downs, can benefit from taking a break to see a good movie. A feel good movie,
by Jane Wangersky January 15th, 2016| Safety, Teens
How are your teen’s winter driving skills?
Teenslearntodrive.com notes that with summer break seeming like the natural time for teens to take their road tests, many of them get licenses without ever driving in winter conditions. So maybe it’s time to make sure (in a low key way)
by Jane Wangersky December 25th, 2015| Behavior, Teens
Our interview with
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, creator of the short film
The Truth, continues.
What can parents do to teach their teens boundaries in social media and other online sharing?
I think the simplest thing is to not allow social media use unless you are privy to
by Sam P. December 4th, 2015| Communication, Teens
We've all been there. That horribly awkward moment when your parents sit you down for "the talk". You know it’s coming and just how horrible it could be. It doesn't have to be that way though. Keep in mind that your parents or
by Jane Wangersky November 27th, 2015| Entertainment, Teens
It can be a challenge to write about teens and entertainment. It's true I have 11 years’ uninterrupted experience of mothering teens (with the baby turning 13 just before the firstborn turned 20), but it can still be hard to tell the difference between a teen who’s having a