Parenting is tough. It’s definitely not a practice for the faint of heart. There are many things to consider when it comes to defining your parenting style and how to best direct your children: safety education religion your childhood history your...
Perhaps nowhere is the concept of the “performance-based” culture more evident than in our very own East Bay. From athletics to academics, social acumen and the arts, being a child who noticeably excels is a baseline expectation. Unsurprising, given our...
Whether they belong to us, a family member, or the couple down the street, children (and their often shocking displays of emotions) are a part of life. We’ve all seen it: the meltdowns, the giggle-fits, the sassy verbal exchanges, all serving as evidence...
If you find yourself sitting (and sweating) at a high school graduation ceremony this June watching your teenager walk across a stage, cap and gown on, a million photos taken, planning grad parties, buying Hawaiian lei’s, you are most likely a parent that finds...
In my work with teens, parents often ask me about how to navigate the ever-changing and sometimes scary world of teen social media. Perhaps the most worrisome social media app for many parents is the popular app SnapChat, which allows users to send photos to one...
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