Protein Shakes, Six-Packs, and the Self-Optimizing Teen
Our fridge is full of high-protein everything, and the kids want more. Whatever happened to boys playing sports just because they liked it?
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I Flunked Ninth Grade, So I Get Why Your Teen Doesn't Care
I spent my summer break with a tutor while my friends hit the pool. Here's why I'm not panicking when a teen's grades slip.
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When Your Teen Gets Caught Stealing: What Now?
Your kid got caught with something that didn't belong to them. Before you ground them for life, here's what we'd do instead, and when to worry.
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I Banned My Kid's New Friends. Then Lisa Set Me Straight
My kid did the right thing, and I still panicked. Thank goodness Lisa had already lived through this exact moment.
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Grandma Turns 70: Why My Teens Dropped Everything to Celebrate
Canceled college trips, a long weekend away, and grandkids who weren't doing it out of duty. What makes one 70-year-old so impossible to say no to?
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Big News: My New Book on Teens, Eye Rolls, and Hugs
I've been keeping a secret for months, and it's about every slammed door and eye roll in your house. Here it is.
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I Used to Be Braver. Here's How I'm Getting Out of My Comfort Zone
I once flew to Paris alone with no phone. Now one Pilates class had my stomach in knots. Here's how I talked myself into it anyway.
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My 13-Year-Old Got Caught Vaping Again. Now What?
She found out in confidence that her 13-year-old is still vaping and sending videos to friends. Do you punish, or do you stay in the picture? Lisa weighs in.
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What Hosting a Teen Exchange Student Was Really Like
She spent hours in her room and barely said a word at our chatty dinner table. Then she left us a letter that hit us right in the heart.
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44 and Fabulous: A Birthday Letter to Lisa
Books, a bestseller, a new mayor, a goodbye to Grandma, and at least three million phone calls. Here's what I see in Lisa at 44.
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I Signed Up for Pilates Teacher Training Just Because I Wanted To
What if you try something new just because you want to? One friend's question made me stop asking what it's for.
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Your Teen Is Hugging the Toilet After Drinking. Now What?
Your teen is hugging the toilet and your hand is balling into a fist. Before you react, here's why a little compassion might be the smarter move.
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