Are teens losing their social skills? We’re worried

Maybe you have a teenager (or more than one?) Maybe you work with teens, or you’ve got teenagers in your extended family. If you have a teen in your life, we’d love to know if you worry about this, too. We’ve chatted about all kinds of kids and technology dilemmas here — including the pros [...]

Has your daughter started dating?

You might already know the single mom who wrote to us this week to ask for some advice. Her name is Tiia and she blogs at Teacher Intl. Like us, she’s raising her daughter solo, without an ex. “She is a good kid,” Tiia says about her 13-year-old daughter. “I feel fortunate that she doesn’t [...]

Texting while dating: we’ve got questions

“R U free 2nite?” For the record, we both love texting. It’s fast, easy — and, often, instant gratification. Texting can be quite poetic and sweet… but it can also sound so junior high. When it comes to dating, what’s the best “textiquette”? When you’re just getting to know someone — say, you’ve had a [...]