Joanigeltman

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• Beetwix And The Tween

  A good friend of mine had some out of town family visiting last weekend. One of her guests was a 12 year old tween-ager. She related this story to me: This 12... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Summer Reading 2

  

  I think this is a wonderful companion piece to my last blog. It makes me laugh but it actually does make me sad. Wandering through book stores has always been... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Who Likes Summer Reading Lists? Not Your Teen

  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 25 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Latest New Parenting Trend

  I can't take credit for this amazing new parent technique, but I absolutely must share it with you. It is called the CTFD techniques which stands for: Calm The... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Did You Say?

  

  Favorite teen stock answers:I said I'll do it!!!!!!!!!!!!In a minute!!!!!!!!!!!!I don't have any homework!!!It was fine!!!!!!!!!!!I'm fine!!!!!!!!!!I'm... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• When Do I Get To Be The "Good Cop?"

  When kids are young arguments between parents tend toward eating and TV habits, and bedtimes and manners. Ah, the good ole days say parents of teenagers. If onl... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Dad's Legacy

  A very dear friend died this past weekend, and today was his memorial service. His two grown daughters spoke at the service with devotion, eloquence, and such... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Hello..Anyone Home...Why Doesn't My Teen Listen?

  

  I love this graphic! It just makes everything so clear. It's not that your teen is ignoring you, or actively not listening to you, it's that the competing... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Good Summer Movies To Watch With Your Teen

  One of the best parts of summer is....time. There is just more of it. During the school year there is no extra time. Pretty much every minute is accounted for... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 PARENTING

• The Incident Of The Sleepover Streaker

  Summer is in full bloom, and those of you who have teens at home are probably in sleepover hell. With a less demanding schedule, and mornings to sleep in,... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• You're Wearing What????

  

  When I was a teen and going through my hippie phase, I dressed like you might imagine, torn, ratty jeans and hiking boots and long indian dresses and sandals,... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dad-Time

  I read an article recently;"Calling Mr. mom". I am paraphrasing and winnowing this down to the essential, but basically, though women now make up 50% of the wor... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens and Chores: Should They Or Shouldn't They?

  A Parent writes:During a discussion at book club, lawn maintenance came up. Two moms were shocked that some of those of us with teenage boys use landscapers. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Teen The Night Owl

  Your teens stay up late. You have to stay up later. If you are an early to bed, early to rise kind of person, having a teenager will be pure torture. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• To Buy Or Not To Buy A Smartphone

  A Parent writes:My soon to be freshman son is DYING for an iphone. My issue is it will become too addictive for him...twitter, facebook and who knows what else. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• " I'll Do It!!!! Just Leave Me Alone!"

  

  No kid wants to do their chores. Honestly I really don't know anyone who gets kick-ass exited to mow the lawn, take out the trash, bring down their laundry.... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 PARENTING

• The Power Of Understanding

  Do you ever wonder why your teen's eyes roll back in their head every time you offer an opinion or think you have the answers to all of their problems. Most... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Things Teens Do

  Love their friends more than they love you, at least temporarilyLove their friends more than they like school, at least temporarilyTalk backNot talk at... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Is Your Teen A Good Problem Solver?

  I read an article recently on how toddlers learn, doing research for the Child Development Course I teach. I know your kids are teens, but bear with me, there i... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens And The HPV Vaccine

  Thank you Michael Douglas for putting front and center a public health issue everyone is too embarrassed to talk about. I was at an event last week right after... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING