First Person Parents
Your Teen’s ‘Tude is a Developmental Stage
by Christine Agro As we get out of the car, Caidin says to me, ‘I’ll come back for my stuff.’ I immediately react and start in on him with, ‘why don’t you bring it in […]
Month: October 2019
Family Profile
Family Profile: The Boltons
Who are you? My name is De Bolton and I live with my husband and three daughters in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. My husband is a Basketball Coach for Bishop Eustace Preparatory School and the Philadelphia […]
Ask Dr. McSorley
Questions About Raising Tweens? Introducing Ask Dr. McSorley
We are excited to announce a new column by renowned Philadelphia-based pediatrician Bidi McSorley, MD. Her expertise in the developmental, physical and psychological challenges of children has made her one of the area’s leading physicians, […]
Health
How to Choose Human and Environmentally-Friendly Period Solutions
by Sydney Cook, MadeSafe Every woman I’ve ever met remembers her first period, and usually has a story to boot. For me, I’ll never forget seeking the counsel of the school nurse on that day […]
Health
“You Need To Calm Down” and Other Phrases Your Tween Uses That Piss You Off, But Aren’t Meant To
by Christine Agro I’m driving in the car with my son Caidin. He’s 15. ‘You have to make sure you clean up your room,’ I say. ‘You need to calm down,’ he says. There’s a […]
Family Profile
Family Profile: The Harris’
Who are you? I’m Chloe Harris and I live in South Philadelphia with my son Ryan. Tell us what makes you extra awesome! I’m a Recreation Leader for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and I specialize […]
First Person Parents
Top 2019 Tween Halloween Trends and DIY Costume Ideas
By Paige Wolf I’m a big fan of NOT BUYING HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. Oh, I’m sorry was that yelling? I just can’t see purchasing cheaply made (but expensive pricetag) one-wear only costumes when cool creative costumes […]
Health
What to Do About the Worrisome Vaping Trend
By Cory Trevena, Regional Director of Caron’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) The rise in teen vaping and the latest rash of vaping-related lung damage and death, no matter what the ultimate cause is determined to […]
Health
Middle School Matters: Exclusive Excerpt from the New Guidebook for Parents
The middle school years are arguably those most fraught with transformation, the most confounding to parents, and those with the least accessible professional guidance and support. There is no shortage of expert material to help […]
Local Resources
Will Fashion District Philadelphia Be the New Tween + Teen Hangout?
Formerly the site of The Gallery Mall, which sort of devolved into a mish-mash of mostly phone accessory kiosks and abandoned storefronts, The District is Philly’s attempt to get its retail groove back. Spanning three […]