Whether or not your 17-year-old daughter is "ready" for dating is best determined by your daughter.
A parent seeks advice on how to get her 23-year-old son to move out without damaging their relationship.
A single dad gets some advice about girls and puberty.
What can be done when homophobic slurs become commonplace in the classroom?
Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens.
Our expert advises a child that her suicidal friend must get adult help as soon as possible.
It's important to have an open dialogue with your daughter and her physician about all aspects of her medical care, particularly as she transitions into adulthood.
The best teaching a parent can provide is to show her own values surrounding alcohol and cigarettes by your day-to-day behaviors.
An expert tells a mother what steps to take to determine why her teenaged daughter isn't eating.
Realistically, teens will more likely quit smoking because a potential boyfriend or girlfriend frowns on it than if you threaten to take the car.
Children normally grow out of the extreme reactions they exhibit when in a medical setting, but will do so on their own timetable.
Even after their first period, girls continue to grow taller, and "regular" menstrual cycles usually do not happen for one to two years more.
How can a mother approach her daughter after reading upsetting revelations in her diary without her daughter's permission?
The best strategy for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight in otherwise well teens is to eat a variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables, and to get lots of exercise.
Arguments about room privacy are a normal part of teens pulling away from the influence, control, and authority of their parents.
Since gynecomastia is usually mild, we attempt to reassure boys that it's normal and nothing to worry about.
What should a mother do, if anything, when her 15-year-old becomes sexually active?
A six-year-old should be able to understand that this activity is performed only in private.
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