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Overprotective parents tend to produce children who are fearful, anxious and lack confidence in their own abilities. Even though the parents are undoubtedly acting out of love, their actions are often based on their own worries, fears and feelings, not necessarily whats in the best interest of the child. more...
Even though the thought of your teen entering the world of dating and relationships may strike terror in you, you have an important role to play in preparing your teen to make healthy choices. more...
You should be aware of the potential for teen dating violence something one in three teens will experience in an intimate relationship. more...
Texting while driving is more dangerous than driving while intoxicated, yet about a quarter of teens have texted while driving. more...
When should you begin to worry about your child's weight? How much should she eat? Or exercise? How much weight can he gain before you should be concerned? more...
If you have gone through a divorce, there's a good chance you don't want to ever have to deal with your ex-spouse again. But, for the sake of the kids, you'll have to - likely for the rest of your life. more...
While you're making New Year's resolutions about losing weight, saving money and exercising, also consider resolving to be the best parent you can be. more...
Merging two families is not always easy, and holiday traditions are a time when the differences between two families can become more prominent. more...
While you won't be able to eliminate stress in your children's lives, there are things you can do to decrease the amount of stress your children deal with regularly. more...
Bullying remains a distressingly prevalent reality in U.S. middle and high schools. The National Youth Violence Prevention Network reports that about 30 percent of students (more than 5.7 million young people) are involved in bullying -- either bullying other students, being bullied themselves, or both. Certain signs can help you determine if your child is being bullied or otherwise harassed at school. more...
Teenagers are feeling the stress of the economy - and when teens feel stressed, the whole family is likely to suffer. Here are a few tips to help your teen cope. more...
Regardless of what previous summer vacations have taught you about the pressures that await your family, 12 weeks without school doesn't have to transform your living room into a battlefield. No one is promising an entirely stress-free experience, but following five simple tips can help make summer less painful, and perhaps even a pleasant experience for the whole family. more...
More than a few cultural observers have called into question the value (and, in some cases, the very necessity) of a father's efforts on behalf of his children. However, those critics are arguing in the face of considerable scientific and sociological research, the bulk of which points toward a common conclusion: Fathers matter - and good fathers offer a world of benefits to their sons and daughters. more...
Prom night is the stuff of teen dreams -- and parental nightmares. Concerns about underage drinking, unsafe driving, and rampant overspending can transform a memorable event into a point of great contention. But following a few simple tips can help put parents and their teens back on the same side of the issue, and can make it much more likely that prom will be a safe and happy experience for everyone. more...
From the moment you first enrolled your child in school, you've been preparing yourself for a wide range of challenges, from academic struggles to lunchroom dramas to the aftermath of that first romantic entanglement. But finding out that your child has become a bully? That one wasn't on the agenda. more...
One of the best ways for children to stay healthy and build their coordination and self-confidence is by playing sports. If your child expresses interest in organized sports, but has never played, let him try several sports both individual and team. more...
Parents often make the mistake of bargaining with their teen when they are unclear about which rules are negotiable and which are non-negotiable. Here are a few tips from the experts about how to avoid power struggles with your child. more...
To help families make changes that will complement the lessons their children learn in the wilderness, SUWS of the Carolinas invites parents to participate in two-day workshops. more...
Lurking about halfway between the winter holidays and summer vacation are two words that elicit divergent emotions among tingling-with-excitement teenagers and their apprehensive (if not downright fearful) parents: Spring Break. When it comes to keeping your child away from drugs, alcohol, and other negative influences the following tips can help increase the odds that your child's spring break will be free of 4 a.m. phone calls or unexpected visits from local law enforcement personnel. more...
Contrary to the slacker stereotype with which they are often branded, many of today's teenagers are remarkably busy people. Parents who are concerned that their teens are overdoing it can help ease the strain by teaching them to incorporate the following time-management skills into their lives. more...
Your young adult just graduated from college, they aren't sure they know what to do, and they are asking you for money every few weeks - how do you cut the purse strings and teach them to be independent? more...
Social networking sites have been in the news a lot lately, but few of the headlines have been of much comfort to parents whose children spend any amount of time online. For those whose children are already struggling with challenges such as Asperger's, ADD/ADHD, or high-functioning autism, worries and fears about online activities may be particularly acute. more...
