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Take advantage of the summer months and spend some quality time one on one with your teen.

Over the years, the college application process has become even more competitive and can often be very overwhelming. Here's a list of ways to simplify the process.

Teenagers are bound to make poor choices as they explore the uncertain realm of love and romance. What can a parent do when junior brings home their worst nightmare?

Teenagers will find it easier to talk to and respect their parents if they feel they are not being talked down to or overlooked.

No parent is perfect, but most parents can look at their teens and see the potential. Sadly, some parents see overwhelming hopelessness.

The Center for Health at Harvard developed a series of philosophies they feel are necessary for parents to help teens make the transition to adulthood.

So your child is growing up and getting ready to explore the complex world of becoming involved with a love interest. What should a parent do in preparation?

There are many ways to coast through this phase of a child's development without losing your cool. Here are some helpful tips to cross this threshold.

Teenagers have a lot to say. They text, maintain social networking pages, write notes, and talk. Teenagers have a strong drive for socialization.

An informed "tattoo talk" can be surprising and enlightening for both parents and teenagers.

Student behavior in middle school changes drastically from grade school. Fast tips for parental survival!

Accepting normal teen developments will help keep the focus on more important issues and avoid teen discipline problems.

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.

Are you a parent of a teen in trouble? Here are some resources to help you get the information you need.

The rise of parent abuse has many parents feeling too ashamed to get the help they need. If your teen is violent, don't minimize the problem. Face it head on.

Teens can grow a foot and put on fifty pounds in five years. So, many people get "maturity illusion". When they are impulsive brain. development is not considered causal.

No Fear Independence introduces simple steps to a strong foundation and structure that will give any child the self-confidence to go from adolesence to college with ease!

Though teenage depression and suicide are at all time highs, parents can adapt positive psychology tips to help children avoid childhood depression.

At one point or another, all parents have blamed themselves for being the cause of why their child acts the way they do, feeling they need parenting classes or advice.

When kids are young it seems common for parents to talk about them as their "pals" or "girl friends". As they grow, it is difficult for kids to see parent's many roles.

Alarmed parents take note. Many teens have bought into a fad called gauging in which their earlobe piercings are stretch to accommodate larger and large posts or plugs.

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.

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.

Competitours is a travel contest that takes teams to Europe. It becomes a luxury adventure travel experience for families, should parents and their teens join forces.

Blogging is extremely popular with the younger generations. Blogs can be both disturbing and helpful in giving parents a glimpse into their child's mind.

The idealized vision of how the family will spend college break vacation time may be at odds with what the student has in mind. Reduce stress with up front communication.

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.

Whether your teenager was born first, second of last may affect their personality -- and how you parent. Here are some reasons why.

Guide for parents to promote writing in their daughter's life along with tips for teens.

Many parents can congratulate themselves on raising mature teens who act responsibly around adult alcohol consumption but what if party hosts themselves are the concern?

Why do kids seem to be rocking and rolling so much these days? Haven't you heard...Heelys have skated into the hearts and on the feet of kids everywhere.

Many parents do not understand the fascination of the younger generation with video games in all of their myriad forms. The ESRB Rating System can help!

Parents need to clearly spell out their expectations for their teens when it comes to driving, including texting while driving, and what to do if they are pulled over.

Yesterday's childhood toys and interests can become teenager's springboards to online worlds of communication and artistic expression.

Just as parents of toddlers learn to put up with a ferocious, "NO!" during stages of burgeoning independence, parents of teenagers should accept that "NO!" happens.

Sniff Dogs is a drug detection service available to parents and employers who are wondering if drugs are present in the home or office.

Once teenagers have jobs and bank accounts co-signed by parents, banks tempt them with ATM cards and debit cards. Not all teens are ready to enter the world of plastic.

The future happiness of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth depends on parental acceptance and support.

Teen drivers are four times more likely to crash than older drivers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That's why rules and limits are crucial.

Parents often feel distant from their teenagers. One strategy for improving quality time between the two involves a consistent commitment to doing unusual activities.

A positive self image helps build the foundation for adult years. Teenage daughters can have poor self images. Take steps to diffuse negative images.

Has your teen announced he or she is now a vegetarian? What does this mean for your teenager- and for you as a parent of a teen? Here are some ideas.

Even though parents claim teens as dependents, Uncle Sam expects everyone - including people under 18 - to pay tax on all of the money they make.

Parenting teenagers can be challenging and rewarding. Here's a look at the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) book and program "Parenting Teenagers."

Teen girls face more risks of sexual harassment on the job than on the internet. Much of the current sexual abuse goes unreported according to a PBS NOW broadcast.

Talking about sex with your teen can be challenging - here are some resources that can help.

School, extra-curricular activities, friends, boyfriends or girlfriends, and a job can equal too much stress and too little rest for teens.

Teen driving safety is an important goal for all parents. Here are ten ways to keep teens safe on the road.

Some teenage rebellion is a reaction to the way parents are punishing teens. Teen discipline problems are best handled by focusing on real life lessons for teenagers.

What works when setting limits for teen boys who fixate on an X Box©, PlayStation© or other video game system?