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What teens wish their parents knew

Part Two: Trust and patience go a long way to securing a relationship
By Madison Farrell

Whether we want our parents to understand that social media isn’t all bad, to recognize our pressures at school, or to realize we appreciate them even if we don’t show it, her... Read More
What do families look for to keep them in San Francisco? Photo: feuers
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A parent’s wish for San Francisco

By Liz Farrell

It’s no secret that San Francisco has one of the lowest percentages of children in the country. This is not new, but what is concerning is that the trend continues to spiral dow... Read More
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Talking to your children about Internet pornography

How to have an age-appropriate talk and ensure their online safety
By Liz Farrell

As parents we talk to our children about their health, their media use, and making good choices. There are also those topics that many of us dread, particularly around sex, becaus... Read More
The device fun comes after the device rules have been agreed. By dragana991
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Tech tips for the new year

By Liz Farrell

The start of a new year is a great time to check in on your family’s media rules and reset or readjust if needed — especially if Santa left a few new devices under the tree. N... Read More
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Favorite ways to enjoy holiday festivities in San Francisco

By Liz Farrell

Each year it seems we barely have time to take a deep breath after Thanksgiving before the holiday season is upon us. This year many of our beloved holiday traditions are back aft... Read More
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Electric scooters: Easy, fun, and fast, but be sure your kids are safe and know the rules

By Liz Farrell

Retailers have already started the holiday push to highlight popular toys or gifts for this holiday season. One of the items that your children may already be begging for or have ... Read More
No matter the age, there are ways you can help kids develop this skill. Photo: spb2015
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Teaching our kids to self-advocate

Help them identify and ask for what they need
By Liz Farrell

We teach our kids from an early age how to solve problems and resolve conflicts, but another important skill for them to learn is how to advocate for themselves. Self-advocacy is ... Read More
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What teens wish their parents knew

The joys and challenges of a modern teenager, in her own words
By Madison Farrell

We are turning the tables this month and giving a teen, my daughter, Madison, a chance to give us parents some advice. I learned a lot from reading her tips, and I hope you benefi... Read More
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Helping your teen succeed in high school

Parents play a key role in helping children thrive in their new environment
By Liz Farrell

Summer seems shorter every year, and before we know it, we are talking about the upcoming school year. I will have two in high school this year, and for the first time in more tha... Read More
Help children find the time and the place to pick up a book. Photo: patat
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How to encourage summer reading

By Liz Farrell

One of the best parts of summer is getting a break from the constant nagging about homework and having to stick to a rigid nightly routine. However, research shows we can’t let ... Read More
Times of change can bring happiness and anxiety for some.. Photo: monkeybusinessimages
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Learning from transitions

How to support children making school changes
By Liz Farrell

The end of the school year comes with many emotions for both kids and parents. There is excitement for summer and a break from schoolwork, but also there can be some stress and an... Read More
Plan ahead with your parents while they're healthy. Photo: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz
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Balancing the needs of our families and ageing relatives

By Liz Farrell

Those of us who are caring for kids at home while also looking after parents or loved ones with increasing needs are often referred to as the “sandwich generation.” According ... Read More
Ukraine presents an empathy teaching moment. Photo: istockphoto.com/Ruslan Lytvyn
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Talking to kids about Ukraine

By Liz Farrell

Just when the world was start-ing to feel a little more normal — Covid numbers were declining, and mask mandates were being lifted — the conflict between Russia and Ukraine wa... Read More
Children can learn “if you win don’t rub it in, if you lose don’t make excuses.” Photo: monkeybusinessimages
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Life lessons in youth sports

By Liz Farrell

We spent the last several weeks mesmerized by the winter Olympics. We watched every night together as a family, each of us having a favorite sport, event, or athlete we were cheer... Read More
The pandemic has taken a toll on our children. Photo: Prostock-Studio
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The side effects of the pandemic on our children

Academic, social, and mental challenges continue
By Liz Farrell

We are a month into the new year and already 2022 feels like Groundhog Day. While I am trying to stay positive and optimistic, it is the kids whose patience and resiliency seem to... Read More

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