Tagged: parenting

Radical monogamy or casual hookup— what do teenagers choose when they start dating?

After 18 years of nurturing, many parents are taking their kids to college for the first time.

Going back to school after a long summer is tough for many students, but even more difficult for those moving from middle to high school.  

Your son wants to hang out at a friend’s house: he calls your cell to cell to ask.  Your daughter is staying late at school: she sends you a text.

Why have we seen so many children, teenagers, and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Symptoms of ADHD include lack of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.  And for parents with teens, ADHD can be a troubling diagnosis on top of an already difficult period in a child's life.  Many teens have trouble following through on instructions and don't seem to listen when spoken to directly, but it's important to know when a teen is just being a teen...or when their condition requires special attention.