When my son was in high school, he asked to go to a concert and we said “no” because, among other things, he and his friends were planning to drive out of state for it and sleep in his car afterward. Our son was rude and disrespectful as he walked away from us and y...
“No one is immune to the disease of addiction,” warns Katherine Ketcham, the coauthor of thirteen books, including Teens Under the Influence: The Truth About Kids, Alcohol, and Other Drugs – How to Recognize the Problem and What to Do About It and the bestselling classic Under the In...
I would like to see you write about how to help children who are having psychic experiences. My daughter sees spirits and she is very frightened by what she sees. She asks why she is seeing “scary” people instead of “nice” people and I am unsure how to help her. ~ Sallie I ofte...
High school rumors are a form of bullying, and there are ways to support your teen and/or keep yourself sane during a time when your teen (or you) is getting bullied by other teens spreading nasty rumors.
So, if the idea of striking up witty repartee with a girl has you reaching for extra-strength antiperspirant, take heart: Flirting is supposed to be fun. Our advice (don't worry, it doesn't include any lame pick-up lines) is brimming with practical information designed to help you feel...
I can’t help but be slightly miffed. I carried the little dude for nine months, gained 60 pounds and have stretch marks thanks to him. So it stings when people see Holt and I together and say, “He looks exactly like his father!” Or, “There’s no denying who his father...
Done With the Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children by Sheri McGregor –Written by a mother who has experienced estrangement, this book offers practical advice and emotional support to help mothers heal and move forward with their lives. Setting Boundaries with Your Adult...
she's shattered and hates herself for it. Charlotte consults psychic card-layer Noanie Stein who sees no marriage for her, so she tries Santeria, where she's told that's curable for $300. When Carrie spies on them with Miranda, Big is not amused, she desperate that he introduces her ...
beginning of the term to say something like, “Now girls, there may be times you can’t participate in everything, and I understand if you need to sit out occasionally.” That’s all you have to say. Girls will get what you mean. And it will help them feel a huge amount of ...
"I've been doing really well in school lately, and I don't go out a lot. I'll be sure to be careful, [insert name of responsible friend] is driving." It also helps if your parents know who you are hanging out with. If you have to bring them by, go for it. Play video ...