Joanigeltman

LATEST ARTICLES ( 769 )

• Creating Empathy And Understanding

  In honor of Holocaust Remembrance day yesterday, I wrote this blog.Recently there has been a rash of school related racist and anti-semitic incidents; football... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2022 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Building Resilience and Resourcefulness in Your Teen

  Parents, take this short quiz:T F When my kid has a paper to write, I love when I, I mean when he/she gets a good grade.T F When my teen is having a problem wit... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2022 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens And Pot

  , not so good, Adults and pot, whatever turns you on. I have had a number of letters from parents recently worried about their teens use of pot. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2021 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Summertime And The Living Is Easy.....Or Not!

  The pandemic is easing, and you are aching to "get out of dodge." Trips to see family you haven't seen for a year, vacation spots you've been waiting to visit,... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2021 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens, Racism and Anti-Semitism

  Recently there has been a rash of school related racist and anti-semitic incidents; football plays being named using holocaust language. Rascist and anti-semiti... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2021 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Looking Forward And Letting Go!! Living With Your Teen In A Post Pandemic World

  I've said this before and I will say it again!! All your kids will be fine in the end, even with a year of pandemic isolation, loss of normalcy and no real... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2021 FAMILY, PARENTING

• It's Been A Long Time Coming!

  It's been a long time since I posted my last blog. This has surprised me, as have many things about living through a pandemic! I have always been a... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2021 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Time For Self-Reflection and Honesty....Me Too!

  

  It's been a while since I've penned a blog. When covid hit, I decided that I could be most useful to parents by offering in-person-ish support through live... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Coronavirus Parenting Help: Live and in Person

  Hello fellow coronavirus shut-ins!! I hope you are all well. In light of this new world order, I have decided to replace my weekly blogs with facebook live... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Parenting In The Age Of The Coronavirus

  We are in a challenging moment of time. As parents we have a choice to make about how we communicate and protect our children from this very scary and for most... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• High School Is A Moment In Time

  I've been reading the actress/comedian/writer/producer Mindy Kaling's book called Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? It's not only hilarious, but full of... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Distracted Driving: Teaching Your Teens Cellphone Safety

  This week, Massachusetts finally enacted a hands-free cellphone law. Financial penalties are very stiff, especially for teen drivers under the age of 18. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Secret To Raising Exceptional Kids

  I watched a documentary movie this weekend called Who Are The Debolts and Where Did They Get 19 Children? You can find it on netflix or Amazon, and it will... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Curse Of Procrastination

  I admit it, I am the queen of procrastination. I avoid, I make deals with myself, I pay ridiculous consequences both figuratively and financially due to my... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Understanding Peer Pressure

  I read an interesting article Teenagers, Friends and Bad Decisions. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/teenagers-friends-and-bad-decisions/. I love when... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Understanding Your Teen's Temperament

  Well actually deep down inside those tiny tank tops or baggy jeans and untied sneakers is the kid you raised, and all those characteristics you thought sweet... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• POP QUIZ: What Do You Think Your Teen Would Say About What Is Most Important To...

  Pop quiz!!!! If you asked your teen right now whether he/she thought you valued academic accomplishment over caring deeds as a parent, what do you think he/she... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Life...Lessons

  I bet you think I am gonna give some high falutin, feelly touchy advice on the lessons family share with each other. Nope, not this time. I'm going to give you ... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Free To Be Me....Please!!

  One of the major tasks of Adolescence is to develop a personal identity; what are my values, my interests, my passions, what are the qualities I look for in... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Parenting Resolutions In The New Year

  Happy New Year! On your way to the gym, and after you have only eaten healthy food in order to lose 10 pounds, and when you have cleaned out your closets and... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2020 FAMILY, PARENTING