parenting

I’m supposed to be an expert on this parenting stuff - so why is it still so tough to do?   Pediatrician - check. Read parenting books - check. Read every blog I can find on being a good [...]

Are you watching "13 Reasons Why" on Netflix?  I just finished watching the drama and found it to be an emotionally raw and likely realistic depiction of teenage life today.   So here are Dr. Carrie’s.. 13 Thoughts on 13 reasons [...]

  Planning a staycation? Here are some great ways to bond with your tween over spring break.   While family vacations can be a great source of bonding time, time together at home can also create memories that will last a [...]

There’s a lot of changes that happen during those tween years - which involve a lot of challenges for parents. I think one of the most painful parts of parenting is “The Break Up.” And I’m not referring to the [...]

So the dreaded letter from school arrives in the mail.  It is a warning you that your child will soon be learning about puberty in school.   What will the letter say?  ? The girls and boys will be separated to learn [...]

Creating Turning Teen has been an eye opening experience in so many ways. One of the most interesting things to see is how people have such vastly differing views about what is “right” in terms of introducing tough topics like [...]

  Actual (verbatim) conversation between me (Dr. Lisa) and my 10 year old. So mom, you have only had sex twice, right? Why do you want to know that? Well, you only have two kids.  So that means you have [...]

Rachel admits she was a bit embarrassed to come to a Turning Teen workshop....but watch this short clip to see how she felt afterwards about the program :)  

Metro Parent Magazine Features Turning Teen Helping Moms and Daughters Talk about Puberty :) Looking forward to having new girls at our workshops thanks to the help of Metro Parent spreading the word! http://www.metroparent.com/metro-parent-magazine/m-parenting/m-tweens-teens/turning-teen-program-helps-moms-daughters-talk-puberty/

Thank you to WDIV Channel 4 Detroit and Paula Tutman for featuring Turning Teen!  We had a blast! And love spreading the word that we are here to help moms help their daughters!!!!  http://www.clickondetroit.com/lifestyle/program-helps-moms-daughters-who-have-puberty-questions   What a fabulous group [...]