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 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....
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 25, 2026 | Parenting
As parents, we spend so much time trying to help our teens succeed that sometimes we accidentally create pressure instead of connection. In this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I sat down with 19-year-old TEDx speaker and Cloud9 founder Sonia...
by Teen Savvy | May 18, 2026 | Health and Wellness
When parents think about helping their teens sleep better, we usually focus on routines first. Bedtimes. Screens. Melatonin. White noise. Sleep schedules. But in this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I explored something many of us rarely think...
