by Teen Savvy | Oct 12, 2023 | Parenting
It’s been a rough few weeks in the Straub family. And I’m parenting in crisis mode. If you follow me on social media, you may have already heard about the humongous tree that fell through the roof of our home two weeks ago, leaving my family temporarily...
by Teen Savvy | Sep 1, 2023 | Parenting
Back to school time means a return to routines, structures, and academic pursuits. And, for many families, this time of year also means a ramp up in extracurriculars, now often referred to as “co-curriculars” in many school settings. Why “co” instead of “extra”? ...
by Teen Savvy | Aug 4, 2023 | Parenting
The Human Brain is Wired for Comparison We humans are wired to compare ourselves to others. Evolutionarily speaking, this tendency is adaptive. Eons ago, those who could size up tribal expectations and then adapt their performance to fit into the tribe’s norms were...
by Teen Savvy | Jul 16, 2023 | Parenting
A couple weeks ago, I sent out the link to the first video I’d made as part of my FREE summer parenting tips series. In case you didn’t get a chance to watch that, I’ve got valuable insights to share from that clip that I hope will have you thinking,...
by Teen Savvy | Apr 30, 2023 | Parenting
Supporting your child as they transition to college brings up parental emotions from elation to grief and everything in between. The resources below are ones I’ve collected over the years that address this exciting, nostalgic…and sometimes chaotic time in...
