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I hear this phrase so often that I thought it was about time I wrote a little about it. This deeply meaningful sentiment; I didn't raise you to be this way, says so much. I evokes our hopes and dreams about our children and exposes the limits of our own power to guide and shape our teenagers. There's profound disappointment in this sentence. A harsh combination of disappointment in ourselves, for not living up to our own expectations as parents, and disappointment in the loss

Growing up in Miami is an intense experience for any teenager, but for teen boys, it comes with a highly specific, and often confusing, set of cultural pressures. In my private practice, I work with young men from across the city—from the rigorous classrooms of Columbus and Belen to the competitive sports fields of our local prep schools. No matter what uniform they wear, they are all quietly wrestling with a fundamental question: What does it actually mean to be a man? Latel

As a parent, you might have noticed your teenager spending hours messaging on their phone, only to discover they aren't talking to a friend at all—they are confiding in an AI chatbot. With the explosion of tools like ChatGPT and Character.AI , a growing number of adolescents are turning to artificial intelligence for emotional support. On the surface, it makes sense. Chatbots are available 24/7, they reply instantly, and they can't judge. But, if you are feeling anxious about

Every year, parents from schools like Ransom Everglades, Belen, Columbus, and Carrollton send their teenagers off on signature school retreats. Whether it's braving the elements in the Everglades for an Outward Bound expedition or diving deep into introspection during an Encounter or spiritual weekend, these experiences are a cornerstone of Miami's private education. As a parent, it’s completely natural to feel a knot in your stomach as they pack their bags. You might worry a