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Some teenagers “date” as early as middle school. Others not until high school or later. We’ve got help for parents trying to understand how to approach tween and teen relationships — including tips for talking about sex with your teenager.
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28 Jul 2017
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28 Jun 2017
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03 Apr 2017
Here's another life skill we need to teach our teenagers: how to be in a relationship.[more...]
14 Oct 2016
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19 Sep 2016
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