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My 13 year old son got an X Box a couple of weeks ago. He got the game Call of Duty. First, I deci...

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Birth Control?

Would any of you parents of teens/preteens 12-17 that thought that your daughter was sexually active...

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Had my kid arrested part 2

She got out of juvy and is on house arrest. I saw her last weekend and thigns were ok. I tried to t...

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Anyone have a soon to be driver?

My son Trent started driver's ed last week. He turns 16 in a month. I had some anxiety about him dri...

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My name is Simone. I'm a sahm to 5 boys. It's been pretty easy dealing with my teens so far. My olde...

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Tween and Teen Health

Depression in Teens: How to help your teen

I have a friend whose seventeen-year-old son is really struggling right now.  He’s smart, talented, handsome, spiritually minded—and hurting.  When his mom asked me about his situation, she spent a lot of our time talking about her own feelings.  It’s incredibly difficult to see our kids in pain and not know how to help them.

Parenting Tweens and Teens

Dealing with Common Tween Issues

A tween is a person between the ages of 9 to 14. Parents are all too familiar with this developmental stage because it can be tricky ~ especially with new issues presenting themselves consistently. Some of the more common tween issues include: smoking, abuse of phone privileges, body image, menstruation and negative peer influences.

Socializing and Friends

The Wrong Crowd: When Your Kid’s Friends Are A Bad Influence

Your child will have many influences on his road to adulthood; some good, some bad. We hope, as we raise our children that we are teaching them to be decent, responsible people, but what happens when your child comes in contact with someone whose influence counters yours?

Body Issues and Self Esteem

Dealing with Common Tween Issues

A tween is a person between the ages of 9 to 14. Parents are all too familiar with this developmental stage because it can be tricky ~ especially with new issues presenting themselves consistently. Some of the more common tween issues include: smoking, abuse of phone privileges, body image, menstruation and negative peer influences.

Dating; Talking About Sex

Domestic Violence and Girls - What Should You Teach Your Daughter?

Many parents never talk to their daughters about domestic violence and partner abuse.  Why not?

    Getting Ready for College

    Paying for College: Prepaid Tuition and College Savings Plans

    In 2003-2004, tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universities averaged $4,694, while those at private four-year colleges averaged $19,710. Total charges, including room and board, were $10,636 at public institutions and $26,854 at private ones. Between 1993-94 and 2003-04, average tuition and fees rose 47% at public four-year institutions and 42% at private institutions.

    Parenting Tweens and Teens

    Dealing with Common Tween Issues

    A tween is a person between the ages of 9 to 14. Parents are all too familiar with this developmental stage because it can be tricky ~ especially with new issues presenting themselves consistently. Some of the more common tween issues include: smoking, abuse of phone privileges, body image, menstruation and negative peer influences.

    Socializing and Friends

    The Wrong Crowd: When Your Kid’s Friends Are A Bad Influence

    Your child will have many influences on his road to adulthood; some good, some bad. We hope, as we raise our children that we are teaching them to be decent, responsible people, but what happens when your child comes in contact with someone whose influence counters yours?

    Tween and Teen Health

    Depression in Teens: How to help your teen

    I have a friend whose seventeen-year-old son is really struggling right now.  He’s smart, talented, handsome, spiritually minded—and hurting.  When his mom asked me about his situation, she spent a lot of our time talking about her own feelings.  It’s incredibly difficult to see our kids in pain and not know how to help them.