Joanigeltman

LATEST ARTICLES ( 772 )

• Sports Illustrated: Cover up Cover Girl

  Ok first I just want to say I am not a prude. I may not have run out to see 50 Shades Of Gray, but I'm totally Ok with sex and sexy and see myself as pretty... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teen Tweeting Troubles

  Read and then we'll talk http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/02/10/texas-teen-tweets-herself-out-pizza-job/... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Is A Bad Day Just A Bad Day?

  I have had a number of calls recently from parents worried about their teen, trying to figure out whether their teen is just having growing pains, or is in a... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Moment In Time

  I was thinking about this the other day. Do you realize that the amount of time you have to enjoy your children is greater after age 18? Most of the years you... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• "Its For Your Own Good"

  When my brother was in high school, he was "invited" to join the "chub club." Trust me this was not some sort of exclusive, invitation only, you must be so cool... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• So What?

  These two words could be the most irritating words spoken by your teen. They refuse to do what you ask of them, or they flout some rule that you thought had bee... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Kid Would Never....

  A study by the University of Michigan found that most parents look at  their teen through rose colored glasses, as in "my kid would never. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Tale Of Two Brains

  Are there some days you feel like you and your teen speak different languages? You say something simple and maybe even nice to your teen (at least you think it'... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why Can't My Kid Be More Like Me!

  When your kids were young, they wanted to be just like you. They followed you around the house mirroring your activities, adopting your mannerisms, maybe you... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Your Teen About Life

  I saw the movie SELMA this weekend. I was moved beyond words. I realized how much I didn't know about those years of violence and discrimination. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Keeping Your Teen At The "Metaphorical Breast"

  Recently I have been meeting with parents of babies. Yes I am an equal opportunity parenting expert! I meet with parents of kids of all ages, and truly, toddler... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Saga Of The Messy Room

  

  I think that the #1 complaint I hear from parents of teens is "My kid is such a slob!" Opening the door to your teen's room is like going down a black hole. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• It Is Not What You Say....

  I'm 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 say... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Meditation - The New Medication

  I have been a college professor for over 25 years! That means a few things. First, that I am old! Second that I have had the opportunity to experience two... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Making Time With Your Teen

  A middle schooler writes to Ask Amy:" In my family, almost every night my mother and father watch adult oriented TV and movies. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teen Texting: A Translation Manuel For Their Secret Language

  I recently found this glossary of letter combinations that teens use to keep parents in the dark. Enjoy! PIR = Parent in room PAL = Parents are Listening AITR... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Minefield Of Middle School Friendships

  Recently I met with a group of moms of 6th graders. The pain in the room was palpable. Why are these kids so mean to each other? And why aren't  parents on top... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Power Of Understanding

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  Posted on 09 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Balancing Work And Family

  Do you and/or your partner sometimes leave for work in the morning, knowing that the return home might be days later from a business trip, or late at night afte... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Instagram: I'm More Popular Than You Are

  Remember the good old days when posting a photo on instagram was just about showing friends what you were up too? Well no more, especially if you are the... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING