Expert Advice
Teenage Behaviors
The Challenge of Homeschooling TeensFind practical advice and useful suggestions for getting through the challenging period of homeschooling teens.Reluctant Readers
A Love of ReadingFind how to foster a love of reading in your child.Preteen and Tween Behavior
Pre-adolescent Roller CoasterHere's how to help your child while she goes through the challenges of pre-adolescence.Teenage Behaviors
Son Blames Parents for His ProblemsA skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame his parents for his misfortunes and pain.Disciplining Teens
Seventeen-Year-Old Is in Trouble with the LawWhen a teen runs afoul of the law, it's important to let him know that you will support him in all except behavior that endangers him or the family.Disciplining Teens
Teenage Daughter Terrorizes HouseholdParents often require help in setting boundaries and consequences for out-of-control children.Friendships
My Teen Has No FriendsFind ways you can help develop your teen's social skills and encourage friendships.Disciplining Teens
Teen Struggles with AuthorityBoot camps and military schools would only make the situation worse and do nothing to address the core issue.Disciplining Teens
Should Teen Be Grounded for Lying to Parents?Grounding, no matter how long, is usually not very effective and is sometimes very hard to enforce.Sexuality
Daughter Spies on Parents' LovemakingA grandparent is upset that his granddaughter is spying on her parents' lovemaking.Preteen and Tween Behavior
Just a Phase?Prepubescent children often seem to withdraw from the family. Find out what's normal.Preteen and Tween Behavior
Fifth-Grade AttitudeMood swings and low self-esteem are common among pre-pubescents.Time Management
Time-Management Tips for TeenWhen teens have a lot going on, it's important that they schedule their time wisely.Preteen and Tween Behavior
Dealing with Pre-adolescent CattinessMost pre-adolescents experience cattiness, but there are ways to boost their self-esteem.Communicating With Teens
Belly Button PiercingA 13-year-old wants to get a belly button piercing, but you can say "no" to a tween without having reasons to back you up.Teen Sex
Thong Underwear and Young TeenA mother questions whether it would be inappropriate to allow her 14-year-old to wear thong underwear.Understanding Your Teen
Handling a Disrespectful TeenagerMany approaches can work with a teen who's out of control, but they all take time -- so you have to be in this for the long haul.Teens and Violence
Troubled Teen Could Become ViolentWhen a parent notices warning signs that her troubled teen could become violent, what should she do?Grades
Teens' Trouble with GradesThis expert believes that when teens are not achieving the grades they are capable of, it's time to set up some consequences.Connecting With Your Preteen
Seventh-Grader with a Bad AttitudeA seventh-grader who has already been suspended several times, and is showing such a temper, is in desperate need of some tough love.