Daughter Losing Friends
An expert outlines steps a parent can take to help her overweight and unpopular youngster. read more
October 18, 2001
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Daughter Ignored by Best Friend
This is one of the normal and very painful developmental experiences of young teens. read more
October 18, 2001
Is Mom Overprotective?
Double dating can be safer than single dating, but parents should consider certain questions before giving their permission. read more
October 18, 2001
Daughter Disrespectful to Mother
When an 11-year-old starts exhibiting bad behaviors, her parent may be in for a long protracted process of establishing boundaries, expectations, and ... read more
September 24, 2001
Daughter Fearful of Overnights
A sudden change in willingness to leave home should be a red flag that the child experienced something frightening during an overnight. read more
September 24, 2001
Teen Struggles with Authority
Boot camps and military schools would only make the situation worse and do nothing to address the core issue. read more
September 13, 2001
Teen Needs to Catch Up in High School
At age 17, it may be easiest for a teen to go to the nearest community college or alternative high school that offers a GED program. read more
September 13, 2001
Lazy 13-Year-Old
A boy who weighs 250 pounds may be seriously jeopardizing his health. He needs to start exercising! read more
September 13, 2001
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. read more
September 13, 2001
Is Dating at Age 12 Okay?
Consider all the reasons why you decided that your daughter was too young to date, and you'll have your answer. read more
September 5, 2001
Son Forgets School Books
All children, especially seventh-graders, have to be taught study skills and organization skills. read more
September 5, 2001
Help for a Crybaby
It is okay for a boy to cry. Twelve-year-olds are still very much children and because they are entering puberty, they will often cry easily. read more
September 5, 2001