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Although it may not seem like it, we have the right to refuse to answer police questions. For young people, it's best to say: “No disrespect officer, but my parents (or grandparent/guardian, etc.) told me not to answer police questions." M
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I had the great pleasure this past week of holding remote learning events at Marlborough school for girls here in LA. The events were for the seniors- @marlborough2020 and their parents. What an impressive group of young women! Congrats to the class
While it looks like I’m just talking to myself, I was actually hosting a webinar on teen sexuality in the digital age for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Thank you @entrepreneursorg for believing in the WTDTT mission and helping young pe
Many children, including mine, are spending even more time on their electronics during Coronavirus-related self-isolation. As a result, now is as good a time as ever to teach (or remind) them of the importance of their digital footprint. Before shari
Hi Everyone. I wanted to drop a note for those that have pre-ordered my book that in light of current world events and priorities, the publishing date has been pushed back to later this year. More info at WTDTT.com. I hope that you and yours are sa
1 in 3 adolescents is physically, emotionally, or verbally abused by a dating partner, yet the target of abuse rarely tells a parent (or anyone else). There are red flags that observant loved ones can use to identify abuse. Much more about these red
Wishing women and girls everywhere a Happy International Women’s Day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do. Not just today, but everyday. #iwd2020 #Womensday #equality #eachforequal
Check it out! Here's the cover of my forthcoming book, "What They Don't Teach Teens." Pub. date is May 26. If you are a parent or other caregiver to a tween, teen, or young adult, the book is jam-packed with information that no young person
Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are super convenient, but have made us all too comfortable getting into a stranger's car. To stay safer, always ask one question and wait for the correct answer before getting in. That question: "What's my na
Sextortion is online sexual blackmail and according to the US Department of Justice, "is the most significantly growing threat to children." In Chapter 6 of my forthcoming book, "What They Don't Teach Teens," I explain the many ta
College admissions officers frequently check out their applicants on social media. Forty percent of the time something is found that they perceive as "negative." The ways that young people can protect their digital footprint are found in Ch
Thank you to my colleague and friend Dr. Cara Natterson @cnatterson for an advanced copy of her new book, Decoding Boys, publishing Feb. 11. Cara’s insights were invaluable and I had so many "aha!" moments as I read it. As a father to
I'M DONE!! I turned in the manuscript to my editor for my forthcoming book, What They Don't Teach Teens, a playbook of life skills for teens and the adults who care for them (pub date 5/26/20). It took four years of writing, researching, interviewing
Although it may not seem like it, you can refuse a police officer's request to search you/your car/your stuff. For young people, it's best to say: “No disrespect officer, but my parents (or uncle/grandma/guardian, etc.) told me not to consent t
"Making a free choice means that no one is participating in sexual activity because they’re feeling pressured, tricked, intimidated, or manipulated." From chapter four (sexual consent) of my book, What They Don't Teach Teens, Quill Dr
2019 was a great year, both professionally and personally. I hope it was the same for you and yours. I am so excited for 2020–in particular, about my book being published on May 26!! Thanks to everyone who attended my workshops, read my book dr
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Today's Teen Party Culture event with my partner Dr. Dolly Klock from @adolessonsla. The turnout was incredible and the support is really appreciated! We hope that the information we provided on vaping,
Super excited to team up again with Dolly Klock, MD @adolessonsla for this NEW seminar on Today’s Teen Party Culture. Have questions about the vaping epidemic, weed, alcohol, parties & sex, and your teen’s legal risks and rights? Plea
As usual, totally buried in What They Don’t Teach Teens (pub. date May 25, 2020 by Quill Driver Books) and day job. But only a few more months till editor takes it for good. Will work furiously until then, but see a finish line, mercifully! I