Teen
Just because they’re independent doesn’t mean they don’t need you. From middle school to college prep, here’s what you need to know to raise a teen.
Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for
73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.
‘Please don’t come to graduation’: The teen texts leaving parents in stitches
A viral TikTok of baffling teen texts has parents laughing, cringing, and recognizing the deeper push for independence
New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now
AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal.
Why sixth grade is the year your tween’s confidence needs the most protection
The “sixth grade social shake-up” is real—here’s how parents can help their kids navigate it.
New CDC data shows nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes—what parents need to know
This finding doesn’t mean these kids are sick, and it doesn’t mean their future is already decided.
Why experts are warning parents about tween skincare routines—and what to watch for
These routines often include multiple “active” ingredients—like exfoliating acids, retinoids, and fragrances—that can irritate or even permanently sensitize young skin.
Teenage angst: From ancient Mesopotamia to my living room
Recently, historian Dr. Esmé James shared what's essentially a 4,000-year-old text message from a teenager to his mother.
Helping my young teen cope with middle school
The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.
How to create a safe space with your teen
Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.
Meta attempts to ‘prioritize teen safety’ by making Instagram accounts private—but is it enough?
The change will automatically make teen accounts private by default.
I actually love raising Sephora tweens
Many of us are here with our daughters at this playground for discovery, curiosity, creativity, joy and individuality. Because at its core, beauty and self-acceptance are truly ageless.
Inflation causing more teens to enter workforce to help their families pay bills
Teen participation in the job market has reached levels not seen since the Great Recession.
I’m a much better parent of tweens than I was of toddlers
I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day
Only 1/4 of teens feel their social and emotional needs are being met, according to new study
The new study highlights a sizable perception gap between teens’ needs and their parents’ beliefs.
Are teens consuming too much caffeine?
A new national poll shows that 1 in 4 teens are consuming caffeine daily. But many parents say they don’t know the safe or appropriate caffeine levels for teens.
The Surgeon General just called for a warning label for social media apps—here’s why
“It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents."
Right before he sets off for college, my teen wants to hang out with me—be still my heart
This wouldn’t be remarkable for any reason other than he’s 17. And given that he’s now a driving, almost adult, I see the mailman more predictably than I see my son. Since he wasn’t feverish, I claimed it as the only thing it could be: A Sunday miracle.
To the teen girls at the swimming pool
Don’t worry; this isn’t going to be one of those letters.
Are girls’ periods starting earlier? Study says yes
A new large-scale study found that the age at which girls start menstruating is getting younger—and cycles are taking longer to become regular.
Embracing my ‘fire’—even if it embarrasses my teen
Just the other day my son said, “You know, Mom, I’m generally not embarrassed by you.”