by Teen Savvy | Apr 3, 2024 | Parenting
When our kids were younger, we often found ourselves in the role of conductor, orchestrating the rhythms and melodies of our children’s lives. But adolescent development often has teens seeking greater independence, taking new risks, and, eager to find their own...
by Teen Savvy | Feb 12, 2024 | Parenting
Is Love in the Air? It’s the month of Valentine’s Day. Maybe love is in the air for your teen? (And maybe not–both scenarios are totally normal for the age group.) Whether your teen is managing a romantic relationship of their own or is a bystander to the...
by Teen Savvy | Dec 28, 2023 | Parenting
New year’s Eve Negotiations With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, it’s possible your teen parties will also be on the horizon. What if your teen asks to go to a party and you don’t know the host or the host’s family? First of all, it’s totally up to you as to...
by Teen Savvy | Nov 13, 2023 | Parenting
My late mother was a sentimental soul…and a perfectionist. This combination made holidays like Thanksgiving particularly fraught in my household. In theory, my mom loved all the little traditions like place settings “just so” at the dinner table, turkey-shaped salt...
by Teen Savvy | Oct 30, 2023 | Parenting
Halloween with teens is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the holiday gives adolescents a chance to revel in the traditions of childhood. On the other, it can be a reminder of the middle ground that teens occupy between childhood and adulthood. And that middle...
