9 ways to help boys form the close friendships they crave
Boys want to share the full range of their feelings, but many of them consider that too risky, feminine and “touchy feely.” If we give them the means to buck male stereotypes and form the…
How to communicate with boys so they don't shut down
I enjoyed presenting at McQuaid Jesuit in New York yesterday. I talked about staying connected with teen sons, and I shared the importance of knowing, honoring and accepting your child for who he is rather…
How To Talk To Kids About Sex
Here’s my Washington Post video on talking to kids about sex, along with some classic movie clips! Read the full article here in the Washington Post
All Parents Are Winging It, And That’s Okay
My friend called me upset. While driving her kids home, she had crashed into another car. No one was hurt, but her car was wrecked and she kept replaying the incident in her mind. Could…
Ten Steps to Self-Care: The hardest advice to take is our own
Even my iPhone thought I was overextended. On a Sunday night, a message flashed across my screen: “There’s a lot going on tomorrow. There are nine events scheduled, and the first one starts at 4…
