Teenagers
Published: 23/07/2008
Being an adolescent has often than not been difficult for most boys and girls.Studies have shown that when puberty sets in, the confidence of boys is likely to increase while the girl's self-esteem tends to go downhill. The repercussions can be damaging at best and damaging at worst. Girls who...
Published: 02/07/2008
As a parent, are you apprehensive to discuss sexuality with your teenager? Many teenagers want to be able to discuss sexuality with their parents, but may be afraid to because of the consequence or feel like their parents will not listen, become suspicious. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid...
Published: 17/06/2008
As an advice columnist specializing in Black and interracial relationships, I frequently receive letters from both parents and children seeking understanding and guidance in navigating the conflicts which arise in their relationship. The issue of interracial dating is fraught with the greatest...
Published: 11/06/2008
I wanted to write about something wonderful that my 14 year old son did for me yesterday. He bought me a bunch of flowers. Big deal you say. Well, actually for me it was enormous. You see, I am a divorced person with four children, three of them boys.
Did the boys ever see my ex husband buy...
Published: 09/06/2008
Young people have mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that are real, painful, and costly. They are sources of stress for children and their families, schools and communities.
The number of young people and their families who are affected by mental, emotional and behavioral disorders is...
Published: 09/06/2008
While there is speculation as to whether or not we are in a recession, there is no doubt that as a country we are facing difficult financial times. While some may be pessimistic about the current financial difficulty, times such as these can be prime opportunity to educate your teenager about...
Published: 05/06/2008
Teen stress is the number one cause of teenage illness in the world. It can lead to damaging psychological and physical issues that may not be readily apparent. Ulcers can be exacerbated by this problem and there is frustration on the part of the parents.
There are anger management treatment...
Published: 02/06/2008
You get your kids a motorcycle and think about the right size and the right style, but what about making it a little safer to ride on. You may not have thought of that for your kids until now.
There are so many accidents on the road that a parent has to remember to work to help their child...
Published: 30/05/2008
Q: Recently, I lost my job where I was employed for the past 12 years. It was unexpected, and we do not have a lot of savings. I am concerned about my teenage son and daughter. We live in what I guess you could call a typical "suburban" area where most families earn between $50,000 to $95,000...
Published: 24/05/2008
Everyone's gone through the troubled teen years, when everything seems out of place and you just want to get away from it all.
Well, this tendency is displayed in a number of ways, from severe conditions like bulimia and obsessive-compulsive disorders, to staying up all night in your room...
