by Teen Savvy | Jan 12, 2026 | Health and Wellness, News, Parenting
Parents today are navigating an overwhelming amount of information about teen mental health diagnosis. Anxiety, ADHD, depression, autism — labels are everywhere, and many kids are learning to define themselves by them. But what if some of what we’re seeing isn’t...
by Teen Savvy | Jan 5, 2026 | Parenting
Parenting has never just been about what we do. It’s also about what we carry. The mental load of parenting–the constant thinking, anticipating, worrying, remembering, and managing–is often invisible to everyone except the person holding it. And for many parents,...
by Teen Savvy | Dec 22, 2025 | News, Parenting
My husband hates ceremonies. Like–hates them. Our oldest is graduating from college this spring, and I’m just waiting for the “Can’t’ they just mail the diplomas and call it a day?” conversation that will inevitably go down. It’s not that...
by Teen Savvy | Dec 15, 2025 | Parenting
If you’ve ever received a text from another parent and instantly felt that sinking I really don’t want to say yes feeling… you’re not alone. One of the trickiest parts of parenting isn’t just navigating our kids’ needs—it’s navigating what other parents expect...
by Teen Savvy | Dec 8, 2025 | Parenting
When Melissa and I sat down to record this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, she decided to flip the script and interview me about parent coaching — what it is, how I got here, and why it can make such a dramatic difference for families. And because she didn’t warn...
by Teen Savvy | Dec 1, 2025 | Parenting
Somehow—and I’m still wrapping my head around this—Parenting Shrink Wrapped Turning One feels both surreal and wildly exciting. One full year of weekly episodes, expert conversations, tech hiccups, poorly coordinated recording schedules, and plenty of laughter later…...
