For those parents whose kids are now in the teen stage of development gone are the days of crafting handmade valentines for the whole class and coming home with a big bag of candy. Those days have been replaced with what feels like a day for kids to gauge just how popular or unpopular they are. Read on for tips on how to support your child and help them make smart choices on this day.

Check out this wonderful collaboration I did with Taming Gaming to create a list of the best video games (some you’ve definitely never heard of) to support healthy risk taking in our kids. You’ll be tempted to try some of these games yourself ; )

A curated list of favorite resources for parents (and kids) learning about gender identity together. All resources were recommended by parents of LGBTQ+ kids who are learning as they go about this important element of their children’s identities. Here you’ll find books, websites and role models to follow. Check it out and feel free to add your own in the comments.

Initially, like many parents I suspect, I knew virtually nothing about manga or anime. It wasn’t long, however, before I started to notice that many of the themes and images my kids were being exposed to were a little bit more adult than what I was expecting. I found myself wondering..’is manga and anime appropriate for kids?’ Because I am a researcher at heart, I dove in to try to understand and explore this new world they were frequenting.

Finally a first phone option I can honestly get behind! Meet Pinwheel. Pinwheel is a smartphone designed for kids by parents who weren’t happy with the tech options already out there. The Pinwheel phone is more than just a smartphone, it’s a tool created to help support you and your family introduce technology to your kids and teens in a healthy, non-addictive way.

When we were teenagers buying drugs meant venturing into uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situations - a natural deterrent. But these days, with social media acting as the intermediary, getting drugs is as easy as 1-2-3. Let’s look at where/how kids are getting a hold of drugs and how we as parents can help keep them safe.

Is there a connection between too much screen time and our distracted and forgetful kids? Here are some simple tips to help you and your child find better balance, focus and awareness in our constantly connected world.

With all the extra time in front of screens that our kids are spending, many parents are looking for gifts that can offer a bit of a break from computers, tablets and phones. I’ve never endorsed a product before, but I’ve decided to make an exception this year for the one product that has made my life and my kids life way more enjoyable - the Mighty Vibe.