Help for helicoptering Help for helicoptering Episode #146 – Resisting the Urge to Helicopter Question of the Day: Hi Torie, What do I do when my high schooler won’t ask for help at school and his grades are suffering? My 10th grader has missed a lot of school this year due to various illnesses, most … Read more…
Episode #144 How much involvement is too much when it comes to teenage dating and friendships? Dear Torie, How do I guide my son as he enters and navigates the world of dating and new friendships? We recently started a new school (at age 13) and he is spending his time with a new group … Read more…
Living with constant Criticism Episode #137 – Living with a teen who is constantly criticizing me. Question(s) of the Day: Dear Torie, I understand it’s normal for teenagers to think they know everything and that their parents are old fashioned and out of touch with reality, but living with constant criticism is something I didn’t … Read more…
Are you doing the Back to School Happy Dance! YEAH!! woo-hoo! via GIPHY But oh my what a pain it is to get kids to go to bed at night, so they can be on time for school in the morning. Last spring, I wrote a blog about how to get kids out of bed … Read more…
Embarrassed by my children’s appearance Episode #133 Embarrassed by my children’s appearance Question of the Day: I’m glad this post is anonymous because I’m embarrassed to admit this but I want to get it off my chest and I think you will help me. I’m Embarrassed by my children’s appearance . I look at … Read more…
Do I need boundaries for my nocturnal teen? Boundaries for a teen who won’t get a summer job and sleeps all day. Episode #130 Question of the Day: My college kid is home for the summer and I’m struggling to know what boundaries I should have in place. She’s 19, very responsible, but she sleeps … Read more…
Episode #123 “No matter how much I give, they still want more.” Question of the Day: “I’ve given my 3 daughters everything. I think I’ve been a good mom and they tell me so. I know I’m very lucky that my 3 adolescent daughters love me so much and still want to be with … Read more…