Belly Button Piercing
A 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. read more
May 29, 2001
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Daughter Refuses to Go to School
When a child refuses to go to school, the lines of communication need to be opened up. read more
January 15, 2002
Daughter's Diary Upset Nosy Mom
How can a mother approach her daughter after reading upsetting revelations in her diary without her daughter's permission? read more
August 17, 1998
Should I Snoop into My Daughter's Private Affairs?
Do you suspect something is wrong in your daughter's life? Before you start snooping into her private life, read these tips. read more
October 18, 2007
The Special Art of Talking to Teenagers
Read tips on how to communicate effectively with your teenager. read more
October 11, 2007
The Traumatic Teen Years
Find tips to help parents "read," understand, and respect their child during the tough teen years. read more
May 31, 2007
Daughter's Email Mentions Drugs
A parent is upset upon discovering references to buying and using drugs in her daughter's email. read more
April 25, 2002
Mom Read Daughter's Diary
A mother who read her daughter's diary is disturbed by what she found out. What should she do now? read more
January 27, 2000
My Parents Won't Respect My Privacy
What can you do when you feel that your parents are violating your privacy? read more
January 17, 2000
Searching a Child's Room
Our expert calls this parental behavior "morally bankrupt, self-serving, and damaging." read more
June 10, 1999
Seventh-Grader with a Bad Attitude
A seventh-grader who has already been suspended several times, and is showing such a temper, is in desperate need of some tough love. read more
February 26, 2001
Teen Concerned About Relationship with Mom
A teenager wants to know how she can improve her relationship with her negative mother. read more
July 3, 2000