by Teen Savvy | Jul 13, 2026 | Parenting
If asking your child to empty the dishwasher feels like launching a major negotiation, you’re not alone. Chores are one of the most common sources of conflict in families, especially as children get older. While it can be tempting to give up and do everything...
by Teen Savvy | Jul 6, 2026 | Parenting
If you’ve ever wondered where your sweet little boy disappeared to once adolescence arrived, you’re not imagining the change. Many parents experience grief as their sons become quieter, more independent, and less interested in hugs, conversations, or...
by Teen Savvy | Jun 29, 2026 | Parenting
If you’ve spent any time at a youth sporting event lately, you’ve probably noticed something. The kids are playing. The parents are competing. In this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I sat down with communication expert,...
by Teen Savvy | Jun 22, 2026 | Education, Parenting
Sometimes the problem isn’t the child. Sometimes the environment is wrong. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped Melissa and I sat down with Lynn and Jon Greenberg, creators of The Creative Cab Company children’s books, to talk about dyslexia, ADHD,...
by Teen Savvy | Jun 15, 2026 | Parenting
Let’s get real about fatherhood and it has a way of making us think about the people who shaped us. Sometimes it’s the big memories that come to mind. The family vacations. The milestones. The moments that ended up in photo albums. But more often,...
by Teen Savvy | Jun 8, 2026 | Parenting
Many parents reach a moment where they realize they’re responding to their children in ways that feel familiar, even when those responses aren’t aligned with the parent they want to be. Maybe you hear your own parents’ words coming out of your mouth....
