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How to Teach Your Teen to Feel Happy for No Reason
Have you ever had one of those mornings where the to-do list feels like a mountain before you’ve even had breakfast? I was listening to...
Alpana Rai
4 days ago2 min read


Ninth Grade and First Dates: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Relationships
It’s ninth grade. Backpacks are heavier, phones buzz constantly, and suddenly—there’s a new word floating around the house: crush. One...
Alpana Rai
Oct 16 min read


Teach your teen to use ChatGPT wisely (as a tool, not a crutch)
Earlier this fall I kept replaying a piece of news that made my chest tighten. Parents who had lost their teens after long interactions...
Alpana Rai
Sep 255 min read


5 Things Teens Want Parents to Know (for Them to Be Happier and More Successful)
Every now and then, I throw my students a question that makes them stop, tilt their heads, and think for a moment. This time I asked:...
Alpana Rai
Sep 184 min read
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