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...
by Teen Savvy | Apr 6, 2023 | Parenting
Could Cold Showers be the Secret to Better Parenting? For the last 90 seconds of my morning shower, I turn the hot water all the way off, and pretty much just gasp while icy water hits my skin. I’ve been engaging in this nonsense for nearly a year, after...
by Teen Savvy | Feb 25, 2023 | Parenting
Parenting can be a real bear sometimes. When it comes to navigating rough patches, studies show that some parental responses are more effective than others. Experts have determined three different parenting approaches: authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative, and...
