My Daughter Wants to Pierce Her Tongue
When parents present their arguments against tongue piercing, they should be careful not to shame or blame their child. read more
January 20, 2000
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Drinking Parties Hosted by Friends' Parents
An expert calls it "shameful" when parents not only tolerate but also encourage teens' abuse of alcohol. read more
January 19, 2000
Father Too Critical of Son's Athletic Performance
Relentless criticism can cause emotional harm to a child. read more
January 17, 2000
Peer Social Skills
Social development is as important as any other area of childhood development. read more
January 17, 2000
Should Parents Abstain from Drinking?
Parents do not have to abstain from drinking alcohol to set a good example for their children. read more
January 17, 2000
Interfaith Marriage Raises Religious Questions
Most kids in interfaith marriages go through confusion and indecision. read more
January 17, 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
Helping Son with Grief Process
A young teen needs some skilled, compassionate therapy after losing his best friend to leukemia. read more
January 17, 2000
Teen Pulling Away from Family
This is a normal, healthy stage in adolescent development, where the child seeks to pull away from her parents. read more
January 6, 2000
Fifteen-Year-Old Addicted to Cigarettes
A person of any age can become addicted to cigarettes -- all too quickly. read more
December 22, 1999
Should Gifted High-Schooler Take College Classes?
Chronological age is not a sufficient enough reason to prohibit a gifted child from attending college classes. read more
December 22, 1999
Keeping Kids Away from Internet Porn
A child who won't follow the rules about Internet use should face the consequences: no computer use at all. read more
December 2, 1999