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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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How can you help your teen when you're sad the relationship has ended, too? Parenting expert Amy Speidel has answers. [more...]
28 Jun 2017
A reader wonders what age teenagers should be allowed to date.[more...]
03 Apr 2017
Here's another life skill we need to teach our teenagers: how to be in a relationship.[more...]
14 Oct 2016
For many tweens, dating in middle school simply means texting or Snapchatting excessively.[more...]
19 Sep 2016
A reader asks: My 14-Year-Old Daughter Has a Boyfriend. How intrusive should I be about the physical aspects of my daughter's relationship? Our expert answers.[more...]
27 Dec 2015
A reader asks: My daughter's ex-boyfriend is sending nasty texts. So is his new girlfriend. What now?[more...]
25 Aug 2015
By Elin Stebbins Waldal The experiences of my adolescence have influenced my approach to parenting. My parents perhaps imagined that their love could insulate me from experiencing cruelty. Sadly, as I learned first hand, my parents’ love was not enough. Growing up in a small New England town, nestl[more...]
02 Jul 2015
A reader asks: Is it wrong for a 15 year old to date an 18 year old?[more...]
03 Jun 2015
"Breaking up is hard to do ..." But parents can help make it easier—or, at least, less messy.[more...]
12 Mar 2015
Tips for talking about dating, sex, and love with your teenager.[more...]
10 Feb 2015
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