by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 27, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, LA Times Front, Lifestyle, Los Angeles Times, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships
Know any teen boys who do just enough to get by? Who have time for YouTube but not homework or household chores? Who aren’t in real trouble, just disengaged? An “opt out” teen is like a Chinese finger trap: the harder you push, the more he’ll resist, says Adam Price,...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 27, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, Fitness & Nutrition, Food, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting
Eighteen months ago, Alex Levy, then 19, fell while rock-climbing, injuring his foot. He was midway through freshman year at college in California. Levy loved to hike, cycle and run. He played Ultimate Frisbee on a school team. The foot injury didn’t only snap...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 27, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, Lifestyle, Parenting
Most parents read to their children daily. Make science part of everyday life, too, says Asia Citro, former science teacher and author of “The Curious Kid’s Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-On Activities for Ages 4-8” (The Innovation Press). Science...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 27, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, Fitness & Nutrition, Food, Lifestyle, Los Angeles Times, Parenting
As fast as a Pop-Tart? More filling than an energy bar? Definitely cheaper than the drive-thru. This back-to-school season, discover make-ahead, packable breakfasts. “I don’t remember the last time I ate breakfast sitting at a table,” says Kelsey...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jul 9, 2018 | Parenting, Relationships, Seattle Tiimes
For high schoolers, back-to-school anxiety is normal, but sometimes teens worry excessively and for a duration way beyond the first days of school. Maybe it’s not so surprising. “Kids aren’t coming off the summers we used to have, with one or two books for summer...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jul 7, 2018 | Chicago Tribune, Parenting
Congratulations! Your daughter or son is engaged. Now, are you ready to navigate your future role as a father- or mother-in-law? First, tattoo this on your brain: Don’t tell your son- or daughter-in-law what to do. “Learn to bite your tongue,” says...
