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Do your kids tweet?
My 13 year old told me that Facebook is “dead” and all the kids are on Twitter now. Has anyone else heard this? If so, how do your kids use Twitter?
Tips for easing the transition to a new school
Our family has a great opportunity to move to a new town for a job change but our son is in high school. Any tips for easing the transition to a new school?
My 14-year wants a smart phone
My 14-year old wants a smart phone. What have you all found to be an appropriate age?
Parents can make a difference in limiting teen’s risky behaviors
I once heard a story about what the Inuit people do to teach their children how to react if they run across a polar bear to prevent an attack. Their approach is surprising useful, even …
Son and friends viewing pornography online
I caught my middle-school aged son and his friends viewing pornography online. What should I do?
Help! Our van has become a dining room!
I recently ran into a friend shepherding her teens into her van with a huge family sized cooler in tow. I asked if they were going camping. No, she responded, this was her new kitchen. …
How old for make-up?
My 12 year old wants to wear make-up. How old should girls be before they start wearing make-up?
50 Shades of Grey
Parents of teens often face challenges that don’t have one “right” answer. Even those of us who are immersed in the research on parenting don’t always agree on the best approach. Recently a mother shared …
Son won’t clean room.
My son’s room is a mess and quickly becoming a health hazard. I keep telling him to clean it up but he ignores me. Any suggestions?