Routines & Activities

This post was updated slightly in September of 2022. The internet and social media are constantly abuzz with political news, discussion, and other forms of digital activism — much of it driven by Gen Z. This flurry of online political activity by today’s teens and young adults is no surprise given that 62% of Gen […]

The coronavirus pandemic has cast uncertainty over the 2020-2021 school year. As schools across the country continue to adopt flexible learning models, many teenagers are facing a year without institutional structure. You are likely asking yourself: How can I help my teen maintain a healthy and holistic routine from home? As a parent, you can […]

A A national survey conducted in 2018 by Screen Education revealed that more than half of teens in the United States (65 percent) were very concerned about their smartphone addiction. The research found that although teens want to take breaks from — or even stop using — their smartphones, they soon realize it’s not possible. Many engage […]

Free time is a foreign concept for most parents, especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We long to have time to relax – time not spent parenting, caretaking, working, cooking or cleaning. But free time is not always liberating. For adolescents, it may lead to feelings of boredom, loneliness and anxiety, especially at a time […]

If you’re like many parents around the country — and the world — right now, the coronavirus pandemic has upended your teen’s school schedule. Gone are the mornings of your teen packing a lunch or catching the bus; the new headquarters of the school day are right at home – likely at the kitchen table […]

One of the most challenging parts of parenting a teen is knowing how to effectively set and enforce limits. The discussion of limits often arises out of situations where expressed or assumed limits have been violated. When limits have been violated, thoughtful parents wisely want to avoid being punitive, having worked hard to build a […]