How much time is spend talking about race with teens in your house? Growing up, my parents and I didn’t talk about race lot but that didn’t mean my racial and cultural identity wasn’t important. We celebrated Autumn Moon Festival with moon cakes and engaged in traditions to bring us good luck, fortune, and happiness…
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Why I’m Ok When My Teens Don’t Want to Hang Out with Me
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication “I’m heading back to school for a football game,” my 17-year-old daughter says, grabbing an apple with her free hand because the car keys are in the other. “I’ll be back around 9 pm. Unless we go out after. Then I’ll text you.”…
Looking Forward and Backwards as High School Graduation Approaches
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication When my kids were little, I looked forward to all the firsts, but as a parent of a high school senior, those milestones are dwindling. These days I find myself looking backward and forward, suffering whiplash because of how quickly time has passed….
3 Ways to Support Teen Technology Use and Mental Health
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent & Teen Communication Throughout the pandemic we’ve relied on technology for school, work, and socializing. The increase in technology use has created concerns about our teen’s mental health, physical well-being, and social skills. I’ve heard parents contemplating a summer digital detox but there are better ways…
Why Lighthouse Parents Are the Best Parents
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication Tiger moms, lawnmower dads, and helicopter parents. Many phrases describe the types of parents in the world. I’ve never felt that any of them describe me until hearing about lighthouse parents. What are lighthouse parents? It’s the !
