Tattoos, piercings, haircuts and colors, makeup, clothing styles—you’re likely to face skirmishes in all of these areas. So how do…
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Stages and Warning Signs of Substance Abuse
Experts in adolescent substance problems have identified a common progression of alcohol- and drug-related behaviors that moves from bad to…
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Is Tattooed Barbie a Sign of the Times?
When the late Ruth Handler conceived and created the first Barbie doll in 1959 (named after her daughter, Barbara), she…
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Conflict With Your Teen
Good communication is vital during conflict. When we asked 5,000 adults what they wished their parents had done differently during…
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Responding in Love to an Adult Gay Child
If you’ve ever heard the words “I’m gay” from a son or daughter, the announcement probably came as the shock…
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THE POWER OF A PRAYING TEEN
With a chapter like "Hot Waffles and Simmering Marinara" that discusses conflict, you know you’re in for a tasty treat.…
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JOHNNY
Obnoxious. At 8 years old, I didn’t know how to spell it, but I sure could recognize it when I…
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From Parent to Consultant
"Mom, it took me forever to get to work, and I didn’t get to stop for dinner. You know how…
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No Apologies
No Apologies No Apologies is a character-based abstinence curriculum that helps young people make wise choices regarding high-risk behaviour, including…
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