FAMILY & HOME
HOW TO STAY SANE WHILE RAISING TEENS
By Ellie Grossman
Being a teenager is challenging, and so is raising one to
be a caring, independent, responsible adult. This stage
in life involves mood swings, irrational behavior, bodily
changes, and a sudden increase in appetite. Wait a
minute—am I describing puberty or menopause? Let’s
face it—hormones can wreak havoc in a household, both
for the teens and their mom.
Fear not. The good news—this too shall pass. And the
bad news—this too shall pass. So take a deep breath. You
will survive the ups and downs of parenting teens. Here
are some tips to stay sane while navigating through these
confusing years.
They grow up fast. Before you know it, you’ll be an
empty nester and miss those days when you picked up
wet towels from your kid’s carpeted bedroom floor. It
seems like only yesterday when I was an anxious room
mom worrying about the perfect peanut-free snack
to serve at the winter-themed holiday party. And now
today, I’m freaking out about when the time comes
that I have to teach my teenaged daughter how to put
a condom on a banan