News and Updates

Stephen’s new column for HuffPost (formerly referred to as The Huffington Post), “3 Reasons Why Not,” tackles the controversy stoked by the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” about youth suicide. It includes comments from John Calicchio, a high school senior and student member of the National Advisory Board at the Center for Adolescent Research and […]

Stephen’s new column for The Huffington Post “Reality Check – Underage Drinking in America,” discusses the issue of youth and alcohol. It was published in conjunction with a NBC News Education Nation #ToolKitTalk Twitter chat he will be co-hosting tomorrow night, April 18 at 7:00 pm ET. It is titled “Alcohol Responsibility: The Conversation That

Stephen provides commentary on youth and marijuana in a new article, “Legalizing pot may confuse teens into thinking it’s safe,” which appears in Science News for Students.

Stephen’s new article for Psychology Today, “It’s Time to Talk,” has been named an “Essential Topic” by the editors. The piece, based on Stephen’s critically acclaimed book, Reality Gap, speaks to the power of parents in promoting favorable youth outcomes.

Stephen’s new article for Psychology Today, “It’s Time to Talk,” points to prom and graduation season as a key time for parents to engage youth in important discussions about health and safety.

Stephen’s column, “Love’s Debris,” published on LinkedIn celebrates the paperback debut of Ron Fournier’s best-selling book, “Love That Boy.” The book, which Stephen contributed to and helped to edit, contains “must read” insights into the power of parental expectations.

Stephen’s new column in The Huffington Post, “Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines,” addresses outcomes of the summer camp experience, including gains in creativity, imagination and spirituality. It contains excerpts from a 2016 morning assembly talk at the Cape Cod Sea Camps and quotes from Tom Rosenberg, the CEO of the American Camp Association, who is

Stephen’s new column in The Huffington Post, “Glory Days?,” casts new doubt on the appeal of “Senior Spring.”

Stephen contributed to a TeenSafe.com blog article on teens and technology, offering parents some valuable advice about family rules and cell phones.

Stephen’s new Psychology Today column, “Let the Kids Sleep, Part II,” addresses Daylight Saving Time and critical benefits of sleep for adolescents.