Wondering what to get the teen on your Christmas list? Books make wonderful gifts. They are easy to wrap, pack, ship and they offer a chance to connect with the teen at a later point. In our house, there's always something to read under the tree. I've asked teens, consulted Best … [Read more...]
4 lessons I learned in Uganda that made me a better parent to my teen
I often think about Uganda, a country on the equator roughly 7,000 miles away from my home in the suburbs of Chicago. A trip there a few months ago with Shot@Life, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, to observe and learn about efforts to get lifesaving vaccines to … [Read more...]
Top gift cards for teens this holiday season
This post contains affiliate links meaning I may make a small commission if you click and purchase. Teenagers are, like any age group, a diverse group with a variety of interests and opinions. However, they all agree on one thing - gift cards make great gifts. As is … [Read more...]
This Election Day, teach teens both why and how to vote
There are countless social media posts imploring you to vote tomorrow. I second that sentiment. I'd like to also strongly encourage you, as a citizen and as a parent, to talk with your teens about two things: why you're voting, and how they can vote when the time … [Read more...]
Expert advice on how adults can help end bullying and raise upstanders
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. More than one out of every five (20.8%) students report being bullied, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 2016. Gene Liebler, LCSW, the Executive Director of Behavioral Health at La Rabida Children's … [Read more...]
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