When Your Child Has Toxic Friendships: What to Do
A family therapist signs of toxic friendships in kids and what to do if your child has toxic friends. read more
August 3, 2017
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Why Children with Autism Are at Higher Risk of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is higher in children with autism and other disabilities. Experts explain how to recognize the signs of abuse in autistic children and ge... read more
September 8, 2022
Talking to Teens About Sexual Misconduct and Consent Before They Go Away to College
Before sending your kids off to college, there are a number of big talks you should have with them and one should be about sex. No, this is not "the t... read more
June 26, 2019
Teen Suicide: A First-Person Message for Parents
A mother who has lost her son to suicide has a first-person message for parents: Learn about suicide, and talk to your teen. read more
January 15, 2008
Understanding Your Gay Teen
Here are some facts and resources that may help if you believe your child might be gay. read more
March 19, 2002
How Teen Girls with Autism Find Community on TikTok
Experts explain how the autistic community on TikTok helps teen girls with autism find community and learn more about what life is like with ASD. read more
October 21, 2022
Talking About Sex
Between the media and their peers, kids are constantly barraged with messages about sex. read more
February 24, 2000
The Adoption Process for LGBTQ Couples
Unfortunately, the adoption process for LGBT couples is often more complicated than it should be. read more
October 21, 2022
Why All Parents Should Be Teaching Consent to Young Boys
How do you explain to boys that when a girl says no to your advances, she means N-O? And is five years old too young to start the said talk. Experts w... read more
November 15, 2018
Homeschooling Teens
There's a better way for teens to learn, and it's easier than you think. read more
October 16, 2001
Discipline for Teens: 5 Teachable Moments for Tweens and Teens
Parenting teens in this day and age offers a whole new world of issues, and building trust is key. The next time you find your teen in one of these sc... read more
December 21, 2016
Do Girls Stop Growing When They Get Their Period?
Do girl's stop growing when they get their first period? Learn how menstruation and puberty affects height in girls. read more
January 26, 2023