Lisa Gibalerio

Lisa Gibalerio

Lisa Gibalerio writes the Ask Lisa column for The Belmont Voice.

Ask Lisa: My Teen Spends Weekends Alone, How Can I Help?

December 2, 2024
With the holidays upon us and the flurry of social gatherings and activities, many parents may find themselves worried about their teen’s social life — or lack thereof. One parent recently shared this concern: “My son is a junior in high school…

Ask Lisa: Calming the College Chaos

October 22, 2024
Fall is here, and with it comes colorful leaves, crisp air, pumpkins, and for high school seniors — the college application process. A parent recently wrote me: “My senior has become increasingly stressed out about college applications. He is consumed with ‘acceptance…

Ask Lisa: How to Break the Late-Night Scrolling Habit

September 24, 2024
With Belmont High School instituting a ban on cell phone use in the classroom this year, many parents are still grappling with how to help their teens develop healthy screen time habits outside of school. A parent recently asked me: “This past…

Ask Lisa: When Is Teen Drinking O.K.?

August 5, 2024
The summer is a wonderful time of year for teenagers to gather with their friends and deepen relationships. However, it’s also when kids might start experimenting with alcohol for the first time. I recently got this question from a concerned mom: “It…