Joanigeltman

LATEST ARTICLES ( 769 )

• You Are Not Allowed To.....

  I got a wonderful e-mail recently from a parent who is struggling with "sneakiness" from her teenage son. Do I hear a chorus of "me too". This is a classic... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Please Don't Wait Till It's Too Late

  I read an article recently by a journalist who interviewed people for whom death was imminent. OK, don't get all gloomy on me, it really was about living life t... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Power Of Understanding Is Indeed Powerful!

  Recently I had two personal experiences that reiterated to me the power of understanding and forgiveness. One experience was for me to ask for forgiveness, and... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Would My Teen Grade My Parenting Skills??

  Have you ever noticed that your teen seems to be lacking an edit button when it comes to what comes out of their mouth? They are completely unfiltered. What the... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Don't Forget Your....Getting Your Teen To Remember!

  Now that school has started, your teen has a lot to remember; books, homework, lunch, sports equipment, phone, laptop, iPad, etc etc. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Joani's Back To School Sale

  Yes, the summer is over, and it is back to backpacks and schedules, carpools and homework. For some parents this day could not come fast enough, and for others... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Talking About Sexual Assault With Your Teen

  Over the last week, an alleged sexual assault case has been the one of the top news story. A 15 year old freshman girl has accused a then 18 year senior of rape. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Great Beginnings...Entering High School

  As I gear up to start my rounds of presenting to parents of 9th graders for new student orientation this week, I thought I would repost this blog.  Enjoy! Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• It's Not What You Say, But How.......

  I am sure that many of you could complete that sentence, hearing you parents or elderly aunt's voice in your head..."It's not what you say dear, but how you... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Curse Of Being Misunderstood

  ZITS COMIC Jeremy looking dejected and sad: " Nobody really gets me. Mom, comforting arm around her son: "Oh honey, I get you! Jeremy, looking even more... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I Love You...I Hate You

  So did you feel this way this weekend, yesterday, today???? This is so par for the course, and like Jeremy you're teen may barely register you feelings of this... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Enabiling Our Teen-age Drinkers

  Just wanted to share a few "drinking stories" so that you can keep them in mind as your teen is out and about on the summer party circuit. # 1: Many kids in hig... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Getting Off The Lecture Circuit

  Are you a lecturer quiz? 1. Y N Do you feel like you absolutely know what is best for your teen? 2. Y N Do you regularly expound on this to your teen? 3. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Simplest Parenting Strategy

  Thank god for television, comic strips, news, and AOL or where oh where would I come up with all these blog ideas. I was watching a rerun of 30 Rock, it's hard... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens And The Beloved Summer Reading Lists!

  It's almost the middle of the summer and, and crumbled up summer reading lists are being found and resurrected by parents everywhere. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• You Think You Know Your Kid........

  A true story: A dad knew that his daughter had been using askfm, a popular and dangerous site/app that teens use. For those of you who aren't familiar with... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teenagers and Denial: Making The Best Case

  "What, it wasn't me!" "It isn't mine!" "I don't know how it could have gotten there!" I didn't know what time it was, my phone died! I didn't know the parents... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Teen Speaks With Authority on Money

  This editorial that appeared in the paper should not only be read by every parent of a teen, but also every teen who is lounging around this summer watching... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Another Quicki Tip

  Make a date with your teen to get coffee, get an ice-cream, get a manicure, go to a dinner and movie-mid-week; invite them to meet you at your office and then g... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens and Summer Driving: Too Much Texting

  Now that it's summer, your teens are spending way more time in their cars; cruising for the best party, and needing to stay in constant contact with their... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING