Joanigeltman

LATEST ARTICLES ( 769 )

• Teen Depression and Suicide

  It's never easy to think or talk about teen depression and suicide, but talk about it we must. I have experienced the loss of two very special boys in my life t... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2019 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Our Children To Understand and Respect Differences: Lessons From The...

  On this frigid winter afternoon, I cozied up under a comforter and read and watched everything I could find about the Friday afternoon events that took place... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2019 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Back Seat Parenting: Get Out Of The Car!

  I was working out at my Gym over the weekend, huffing and puffing my way through some sit-ups while a small group training class was taking place around me. In... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2019 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Do You Know About The App YUBO? You Should!!

  

  If I were single,  25 years old, and looking to meet a cute guy who lived or worked near me for a spontaneous drink and let's see where the night takes us..... ... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2019 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Parenting 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 01 January 2019 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Twelve Days Of Christmas Vacation!!

  On the twelfth day of vacation my teenager gave to me the back to school of "leave me alone, I'm getting up" 11 moans of vacation is too short 10 straight... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Vaping and Juuling!!! 'Not My Kid" Is Not a Option

  Read this article with your teen!!!! Read this article with your teen! Read this article with your teen!!!... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Do You Expect Too Much: An "A" Student Does Not Translate To Success!

  I read this letter in my morning paper in the Ask Amy Column: Dear Amy: I am a sophomore in high school. Last semester was terribly stressful. I have many... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• If You Have a Son in Sports This Is Mandatory Reading!

  A week ago two news stories broke about high school football teams in Maryland where disturbing hazing incidents took place. The incident at Damascus High Schoo... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Deflection: A Teen's Go-To Defense!

  If your teen walks in the door and immediately starts an argument for no reason, he/she may be using the art of deflection. Perhaps teachers have let their... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Thanksgiving: Join The Clean The Slate Club

  I think the fires in California, the mass shootings, and what feels like the fragile state of our world has given many of us an opportunity to pause and... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• It's Good Enough!!! Leave Me Alone!!

  Do you have a teen that rushes through assignments doing just enough to get the job done?  I would normally chalk this up to the impetuous and impulsive... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Tale Of Two Siblings!

  Those of you who grew up with siblings may have had the experience of being either the "perfect child" or the "black sheep" of your family. In either case you... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I Don't Like My Teen's Boy/Girlfriend!!

  A mom wrote me recently with this question: My daughter has dated the same young man on and off again for about 2 years. While he is not abusive and seems to... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens And Money...Your Money!!

  Unless you are comfortably wealthy, most parents these days are using up their retirement portfolios, giving up restaurants, vacations, new cars and any other... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Did You Know There Is a Parenting Award For Being A Good Mom!!!

  

  I just returned from a quick trip to LA where I was honored to receive the Judy and Hilary Swank Award for Parenting given by the Actors Fund Looking Ahead... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The "Liking" Epidemic Of the 21st Century

  Below is a link to a PBS Frontline show that I found both illuminating and disturbing. There is a new kind of "popularity" in town, and you don't have to have... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Is Really On Your Teen's Mind!

  Tweets from a 15-year-old "Sometimes when I really like a person I act like I don't like them because I don't know how to express my feelings properly. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wake Up You Sleepy Head!!

  So how are your mornings?? Is your teen a member of the "I'm getting up!!! Leave me alone club!! Do you dread getting out of bed, knowing that your early mornin... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why Does My Teen Have To Act So Teenagery?

  I am on Twitter. I don't post much, just my blog, but I love reading other people's tweets. Especially tweets from teens. Here is one I particularly love: "Dad... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING