Teens
Am I Gay?Being gay has to do with much more than physical contact with a same-gender person.Teens
Thong Underwear and Young TeenA mother questions whether it would be inappropriate to allow her 14-year-old to wear thong underwear.Teens
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.Kids
Choosing Classes for a Student with ADDIt is especially critical to enroll a student with ADD in the level that will teach him organizational skills.Kids
Social ProgressFind out what to do when your child is academically proficient but socially and emotionally deficient.Kids
Moving AheadWhen a child is ready to progress academically, she may not necessarily be as emotionally well-developed as her peers.School and Learning
Starting KindergartenWhen your child's birthday is near the cut-off for kindergarten, think carefully about your options.School and Learning
Personality Conflict Between Teacher and StudentHere's how to respond when your child and her teacher continually butt heads.Teens
Free Condoms in High Schools?The wisdom of providing free condoms to high-school students remains under debate.Entertainment and Activities
Summer BirthdaysSee what our expert has to say about appropriate ages to start first grade.Kids
Treating AggressionWhat to do when your child starts showing signs of aggression and violent behavior at school.Teens
Son Caught Smoking PotIf you catch your child smoking pot in his room, should you call the police?Teens
Troubled Teen Could Become ViolentWhen a parent notices warning signs that her troubled teen could become violent, what should she do?Kids
Son Witnessed Attempted SuicideAn expert advises the parents of a teen who is troubled after witnessing an attempted suicide.Teens
Expert Advice: Thirteen-Year-Old Is Having Sex with Older MenA 13-year-old asks what she should do to help her friend, who is having sex with older men. Our expert stresses the danger her friend is in.Kids
Mother Wants to Discipline Son with BeltThreatening to hit your six-year-old with a belt if he continues to bring home bad reports for school is not an appropriate discipline technique.
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