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It can be scary when parents find that it is time to discuss safe sex or sex in general with their teens. Here is some useful information that may make things easier.

Having good communication with teens can be a challenge. How do we get them to talk? What can we do to get them to open up? Here are some tips to help.

Staying together as a family takes a new set of communication skills, particularly during the teen years. Envisioning your family's plan is the first step.

Better communication with teens is possible and learning how to talk with your teen will certainly improve household relations while he or she travels the teen years.

Use these sentence stems to get the conversation moving.

The sandwich method of talking to teens is a simple tool that only takes a few minutes to use. Parents, take time to think and layer language before you speak.

With positive and productive communication, parents can help build a teenager's self esteem and confidence.

If it feels like every conversation with your teen ends in a shouting match, take heart - you aren't alone. Use these tips to calm the chaos and tame angry tempers.

It's essential that parents take the time to form an open line of communication with their children regarding teen drug abuse.

Talking with your teenager about the dangers of drug use can be done from either an abstinence-only or harm reduction perspective.

How much "Hanging Out" is too much? According to Daniel Moore,writing in the Gotham Gazette ("Police Limit "Hanging Out" - October 2007)curfews and restrictions loom.....

Develop the skill of listening to your teen. Be ready to hear what your teen has to say, know your teens interests and learn to ask your teen relevant questions.

An effective treatment for depressed teenagers or children is combination therapy, which blends of antidepressants and cognitive-behavioral talk therapy.

Scare up some Halloween fun for the whole family with these ideas.

Miley Cyrus' Vanity Fair photo spread has caused quite a stir for parents of teens and young girls who have been fans of Hannah Montana.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.

Keep kids safe by keeping on the alert for these signals that a teen may be considering ending his or her life.

Mixing drinks with teenage recklessness can be a deadly combination. Don't wait until it's too late to talk to your teen about the dangers of alcohol poisoning.

Anorexia and bulimia are unfortunately common eating disorders among teenagers. By noticing the signs, parents have a good chance of halting the condition.

As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil.

What does cyber-bullying look like? What are the dangers with it? Here is information that will help teens and parents when it comes to dealing with cyber-bullying.

It is all too common to receive one word answers from teens. Parents can learn to extend conversations by phrasing their questions to get more verbose answers.

A new study finds that the HIV virus can penetrate women's healthy genital skin, something scientists did not think possible, but the research could lead to vaccines.

Teens look forward to summer vacation for most of the school year. Planning for an exciting and productive break can be as easy as 1,2,3.

Help your teen overcome nervousness when having to give an oral report in class with these tips and suggestions.

Auto insurance for teens can be costly. Here are some easy ideas to help lower those costs.

Parenting young children is exciting and challenging but when the child transforms into a teenager, parents often find themselves challenged beyond their capabilities.

Dr. Laura Berman goes on the Oprah show to educate parents about positive ways to talk to their children about sex. This stirred some controversy.

Technology has enabled teens to communicate with parents instantly; however, this same technology is the center of a new crime activity among teens.

Summer camp for teenagers is almost a right of passage. But, parents need to be aware of the full content of the curriculum matching or missing beliefs of the family.

Teenagers often become sexually involved before they are ready for the consequences. Learn how to communicate with teens to positively impact their sexual choices.

Fatal car accidents involving teens are among parents' worst nightmares. There are no guarantees, even with preparation, but we still have to keep talking to our teens.

This educational DVD entitled "Too Young" shares real life statistics, challenges and impacts of teen pregnancy through the voices of teen parents.

Help kids identify the red flags that signal their relationship is at risk.

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy recommends that parents watch "The Secret Life" television show as one way to talk to teens about sex.