“I know my teacher gave me a present, but she’s getting paid for it.” “Why should I write Grandma a thank you note?  I told her ‘thanks’ already.”  “But it takes too much time! Can’t I just text a thank you?” If those comments sound familiar, know you’re not alone. While kids love receiving those [...]

Every parent and educator must know these troubling facts about our teens. Each fact is a wake-up call, but together they should mean: “Time for Code Red” This blog was written by the Bachelor’s Degree Online and published with their permission. One of the greatest lies ever perpetuated about the teen years is that they’re [...]

Is social networking connected with the rise of teen narcissism? Yesterday I posted “The Teen Arrogance Cure” but today I want to dig deeper into troubling research reports that show a rise in teen narcissism and a decrease in their empathy. Here is my report I gave on the TODAY show and the facts that [...]

Parenting advice I shared on Dateline that could save your child’s life How would your child respond if a stranger knocked at your door? Are you really sure? Imagine an adult coming to your door when you’re not at home. The adult clearly looks official. He has a badge or is wearing a uniform such as [...]

Parenting advice based on solid research to help us raise caring, kind-hearted kids in a racy, raunchy world Something has changed about our children: the prevalence of abuse by their peers is increasing. Bullying is far more intense and starting at younger ages. And I have little patience for anyone stating the old “Kids will [...]