Family Matters

Q After years at home, I’ve gone back to work, and my tween gets pissed when I can’t drive her to see friends on days I’m in the office. How do I help her get more comfortable with the changes?

AWith her growing social to-do list, it’s easy for a tween to overlook your demanding schedule. And each “no” you give can deepen the rift created whenever there’s a major change in an adolescent’s life (not your fault— everything’s a big deal when you’re 12).

So instead of declining every request for a ride because of work, Karen Petty, chair