by Teen Savvy | Aug 10, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Parenting
Every once in a while, a new trend comes along that feels impossible to ignore. This summer, at least where I live, that trend has been e-bikes. They seem to be everywhere. Kids are riding them through neighborhoods, on trails, and across busy intersections, often...
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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Parenting
When most people think about ADHD, they picture a child bouncing off the walls or struggling to sit still in class. But ADHD is so much more complex than that. In this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I sat down with child psychiatrist, Dr. Chad...
by Teen Savvy | May 11, 2026 | Parenting
If your teen melts down during math homework, avoids math altogether, or insists they’re “just bad at math,” you are far from alone. In this week’s Parenting Shrink Wrapped episode, we sat down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy,...