Speech529 wonders: “Our 15 year old daughter has been caught lying, big ones and little ones. She was grounded for the big one when we found out. She ... Read More

Sounds like an impossible tasks sometimes, huh? It can be. What you need to do is set it up, make clear your expectations and be there to help. Lastly, you'll ... Read More

According to an article in the Times Online, "even the most observant parents, with the most open family relationships, are oblivious to most of their children’s use and abuse of ... Read More

My oldest is going to France... if she is able to make the funds. She join the travel club this year and loves it. She is working very hard taking ... Read More

What are you doing this weekend? My family has no plans at all for the whole weekend! I can't believe it. Except for church on Sunday, we have no obligations ... Read More

Mirandoula wonders: "Hi, I've never posted before but I'd like some advice for this. This morning on breakfast I noticed my son had black nail varnish on. He's ... Read More

A new study conducted in the UK is being considered the 'the first proof that the drug, Roaccutane, causes depression'. This drug is used for severe acne cases, but this ... Read More

While it is rare for teen girls to develop breast cancer, it is still advantageous to teach your teen daughter how to do a breast self exam and encourage her ... Read More

An important goal when communicating with teens is talking with them just to talk. This helps build and strengthen the bond between you. While it can be hard ‘just to ... Read More

According to an analysis of the NICHD-funded Add Health Survey, religion reduces the likelihood of adolescents engaging in early sex by shaping their attitudes and beliefs about sexual activity. Now ... Read More

J.K. Rowling used her website to make a point about body image. It's located Extra Stuff(hairbrush)-> Miscellaneous-> For Girls Only, Probably… It is my understanding from reading different forums around the ... Read More

Jennybindy asks: "My 14 year old, freshman daughter has asked if she can attend a "hazing ritual" on the night before her first ever homecoming. A few weeks ago, she ... Read More

Anyone can have children. And when you have a child it does not mean that you automatically mature. For this reason alone, it is very important that you talk to ... Read More

If your teen has friends who influence him/her to do things that you do not approve of, you have to do something. You cannot ignore it and hope it will ... Read More

We're gearing up for a safe and fun Halloween already. Our index of recipes for kids and Halloween costume ideas have been updated but I'm looking for any ideas you ... Read More

Are your children are holding the reins in your parent-child relationship or are you standing on firm ground with your discipline techniques? Find out by taking our quiz. Related Resources: 10 Ways ... Read More

You can enhance your family bonding just by attending your teen's sports games. This builds trust, adds to your teenager's self-esteem and is just plain fun. Follow this simple how-to ... Read More

Every parent wants their teen to make healthy choices. Unfortunately, teens don't always see how unhealthy their choices are. When a teen starts smoking, they sometimes feel like it’s a ... Read More

That’s right! I do take submissions for the site. You can see the rules on the form. If you’re a professional and have something of interest for parents of teens, ... Read More

What a wonderful fall project for older kids and teens. We did this project with a group of teen girls one year at a fall harvest party – they loved ... Read More