Family Communication in a Digital Age
Are emojis and acronyms replacing hugs and phone calls?
Author: Myrna Beth Haskell
The Teen Playbook
If there are distinct social or behavioral differences for boys and girls, should parents then raise the genders differently?
The Tangled Web Teens Can Weave
How to handle your teen when he lies.
How to Help Your Messy Teen Get Organized
How to teach organization when it looks like a tornado has struck your teen's room.
Scheduling Holiday Time With Teens
Tips to help naviage your teen's growing independence during the holidays.
Getting the Driver's Permit
Driving with your teen for the first time? Talk to your teen about safety and your expectations, including alcohol- and drug-free driving, and the no-texting law when behind the wheel.
Teens & Community Service
Let’s face it … teens are egocentric. It’s all about them, their friends and their weekend plans. Getting teens to think beyond their own immediate needs can be more difficult than cracking a nut with a plastic fork.
No More Cooties! When Your Teen is Attracted to the Opposite Sex
The school cafeteria often serves as a snapshot of the state of relations between the students from Mars and the students from Venus. In the primary grades, boys and girls likely sit together, sharing Sun Chips and poking at each other playfully. However, by the fourth grade, things are drastically different. For the most part, the cafeteria becomes segregated with "boy" and "girl" tables.
Helping Your Forgetful Child Remember
Both parents and children can benefit from establishing consistent organization, planning and memory skills.
