Online Safety for Kids: What to Do About Apps?
One of the biggest problems facing parents is that any social media app can be used negatively. The same apps that adults use for finding recipes and connecting with distant …
The Procrastination Puzzle: Why Teens Struggle to Begin Homework
Ever wondered why your teen or tween, who is perfectly capable of completing their assignments, opts instead to delay, delay, delay? If homework were like driving a car, your teen’s …
Annapolis Indoors: Exciting Maryland History Stops Downtown
Be a tourist in your own town! Ideas for fun and educational outings with Are We There Yet?! columnist Frank Bolinsky. Many of you have asked about indoor activities that …
Is My Teen Having Sex?
QUESTION: Talk to me about setting boundaries and guidelines for dating teens. My oldest will be 16 in a few months and has had a boyfriend (her first) for a …
Teen NYE Parties…What to Do When You Don’t Know the Host
With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, it’s possible your teens will be making plans to celebrate with their peers. What if your teen asks to go to a party …
Striking a Balance with Sweets this Holiday Season
One big concern I hear from parents this time of year is that it feels like all their child wants to do is eat sweets. Whether it is a party …
Top Teacher Gifts…According to You!
Yes, it’s that time again for emails from Room Parents and Venmo payments galore. I think we can agree–by and large, teacher gifts are well-deserved and we wish we could …
College-bound Kids? 3 FAFSA Updates You Need to Know!
If you have a high school senior or college student, you’ve probably heard of the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Everyone with a student who will be …
I Do Everything for the Kids…and He’s Blaming Me!
QUESTION: My husband and I are both in our 30s, married over 5 years with 2 kids under 2. We both work, I cut down to 3-4 days after our …
Taking Charge at Dinnertime
Do you feel like a short order cook at dinner time? It can be so time-consuming and frustrating when your kids give you a hard time about dinner! It can …