Our expert advises a mother to discuss her dilemma with her ex and her daughter in the presence of a skilled, family-oriented therapist.
Encouraging kids of this age to pair off and to act like boyfriend and girlfriend is not advisable.
There are many developmental, emotional, and social reasons why an 11-year-old should not be dating.
Decide if a teen's behavior is a cause for concern and be sure to keep her well supervised.
Find guidelines on when to allow a child to start dating.
Read how to handle a child who may be involved in potentially harmful behavior.
What should you do when your sixth-grader becomes interested in dating and kissing?
It's one thing for a seven-year-old to joke around with his friends using these words, but he should not be using those words around you or other adults.
A parent plans to meet her daughter's boyfriend, as well as his parents. She wonders what questions she should ask them.
Parents ask what they should do after finding evidence that their son may have had sex in their bed with his girlfriend.
Shaming and threatening a teen for associating with other ethnic groups will only create emotional distance between her and yourselves.
A teenager who is not allowed to date seeks advice on how to change her parents' mind.
A gay teacher in Massachusetts has come out to his first-grade class. Did he do the right thing?
When it comes to your daughter's well-being, you should listen to your gut feelings and take any necessary action.
Is teaching "abstinence only" the answer to teaching kids about sex and safety?
Should parents allow their child to spend Spring Break with another family the parents don't know?
Between the media and their peers, kids are constantly barraged with messages about sex.
Our expert says that teens should be allowed to socialize in any room of the house, with the exception of the bedroom.
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