Posts Tagged 'teens'

Jun

12

Youth and Technology

If you’re like most parents, you worry about your kids being on their devices all day long and spending too much time on social media. How much is too much?  Listen to my recent radio show, Own Your Truth with Laura T where you’ll discover some interesting statistics and hear …

May

31

Parenting Corner – My daughter says she’s bi-sexual

Q.  My 14-year old daughter announced she is bi-sexual.  I want her to know I support her but at such a young age I’m not sure she understands what it all means, maybe it’s just a fad or a phase.  How do I talk to her about this knowing our …

Mar

8

Parenting Corner – Underage drinking

Q:  My freshman high school student wants to go to a party where there will be alcohol; do I let him go knowing there will be underage drinking? 

A:  Great question! Many students would not tell their parents there will be alcohol at a party, so it’s important to recognize …

Oct

26

Parenting Corner – My 14 year old is Mature Looking

Q:  I’m a worried parent! My 14 year old daughter is very mature looking for her age….and much older boys at school are asking her out on dates. 

A. Great question. Regardless of how mature your child appears, it’s important to know the logical side of the brain doesn’t …