Teen Challenges

Help kids build the confidence to stand up to school cliques and rely on themselves.

Keeping the peace: Here's a Q&A about friends fighting, and your role in your child's social battles.

Careful planning can make the Internet useful and safe.

Are whipped cream and nail polish remover really dangerous? Experts say yes, based on recent huffing trends.

Taking time off between high school and college isn't slacking. It's a time-honored way for teens to explore the world and improve thei...

How much is enough? How much is too much?

Put your child on the road to self-sufficiency.

It isn't early curfews that keep teens out of trouble; it's respect for parents and family.

Embarking on that first job requires dedication and responsibility. Is your teen ready?

Here are some basic guidelines for boy-girl socializing.

When young love turns destructive, parents can make a difference. These strategies protect abused teens while reinforcing their confide...

Telling kids everything they need to know about sex requires an 18-year-long conversation if parents want them to make the right choice...

Is your child suddenly "in love?" Join the club of puppy-love parents.

Try these simple rules if you want to keep your dating teen from becoming sexually active.

Here's how to help your teens avoid STDs.

Worried that your teen is having sex? Now's the time to talk to him about it.

Learn why it's important to establish guidelines before your teen begins the dating game!

Want to know if your child is on the right path? These indicators can clue you in.

If you're raising more than one teen, you know that they have different needs and behaviors. Find out why all teens aren't made the sam...

How to play your part as your child develops self-control and social skills.

You can help a lonely child learn to socialize.

Is your child suddenly "in love?" Join the club of puppy-love parents.

A parents' guide to surviving adolescence.

Your child has many questions about her changing body. We'll help you with the answers.

Research suggests that kids who work during the school year may be cheating themselves. Here's how parents can help.