Boredom Leads to Risky Behaviors
HALT is an acronym for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. These emotional states or unwanted circumstances lead to unhealthy decisions. When we’re irritable and start to reach for a vice…
Protecting Teens from Sextortion
Sextortion is a threat to the next generation. Let’s be aware of the danger and be willing to talk about it.What is sextortion?Sextortion is “extortion in which a perpetrator threatens to…
7 Back to School Preparations for Teens
I love walking into a store and seeing school supplies front and center, just waiting for excited children and (maybe-not-as-excited) parents to snag discounted items. If my inner-organizing-self had it…
Let’s Go Outside!
It’s mid-summer. While this may be your child’s favorite time of the year, it can be difficult for parents. Our routines are thrown off, upset by late nights, summer sports,…
Curiosity: Judy Blume Answered Our Questions, Google Answers Theirs
“We must—we must—we must increase our bust!” I grew up reading Judy Blume books. This line from Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret lives on as part of my…
Mental Health and Youth
May is mental health awareness month.We hear the phrase “mental health” often. So, let’s define it, see what affects it, and consider ways to help our children avoid mental health…
Talk with Your Teen About AI
Recent articles about AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift[1] swiftly (ha!) triggered conversations about AI and AI-generated porn. As a society, we’ve already been debating if AI is good or…
The Invisible Rope of Parenting A Teen
When a baby is born, a doctor cuts the umbilical cord. From that moment on, they’re physically unattached to a parent. They are free, so to speak. Most parents immediately…
Two Powerful Words
“I’m sorry.”Ten minutes before, my mom mode soared into overdrive. My right eyebrow raised, my hip cocked, and my finger wagged. “I can’t believe you did that. You know better.…
Human Trafficking: Is My Child at Risk?
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. During this month, we’d like to call your attention to the human trafficking industry and how it affects all of us.“Human trafficking is the…