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19 Jul 2017
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17 Jul 2017
How one tech-savvy mom found a way to have special adult time with the help of an app on her kids' cellphones.[more...]
14 Jul 2017
Yelling, screaming, shoving matches. Punching walls. The "F" word. How do you cope with a teen with an anger problem? [more...]
12 Jul 2017
It's tempting, but is it a good idea? How to make babysitting work for teens and encourage younger sibs to cooperate.[more...]
06 Jul 2017
Your chatty kid hits adolescence and suddenly clams up. Parents can help them open up by being approachable listeners.[more...]
05 Jul 2017
Everything on social media seems so perfect. Sometimes teens can forget that Facebook is not real life. [more...]
26 Jun 2017
Engaged listening helps teens to make informed decisions. How can you really listen instead of just hearing your teen?[more...]
22 Jun 2017
Summer is a wonderful time for your young teen to enjoy some freedom—with limits. When should they be home at night?[more...]
19 Jun 2017
"My mom is my best friend." There's a sweetness to that sentiment. But there's also a worry. Mom might be best being mom. Here's why.[more...]
15 Jun 2017
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