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 …
Making Friends is Hard! How Do I Help My Third-Grader?
QUESTION: My 3rd grader has a very difficult time making and keeping friends, yet at the same time, she always wants play dates and is sad when kids don’t want …
Developing Your Own Holiday Traditions
The holiday season brings forth a variety of thoughts, feelings, and memories. Many families have their own unique ways of celebrating that bring an air of sentimentality to their festive …
Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Guide for Parents
Everyone benefits when parents and teachers work together. For parents who had negative experiences during their own school days, however, the idea of walking into their child’s classroom can be …