It’s not just girls, boys want to keep up with the latest trends too.
We can use lessons from the workplace to help teens with homework.
A new study found a link between degrading lyrics and teen sex.
Teen obesity is just as deadly as teen smoking.
R-rated movies are prompting teens to smoke.
Today’s teens are volunteering, even more than working part-time.
Teenagers addicted to the internet may have more aggressive behavior than teens without the addiction.
Teens and young adults are concerned about finances and expect to cut back on items like electronics and snacks.
Need some tips to help your high school student overcome an …read more

Yesterday we talked about being desperate to communicate with our teens, but how can we communicate when some days the only interaction we get is an evil eye roll?

Give her your undivided attention. We’re parents. We’re busy. But we need to make time for our kids. Sometimes it feels like they’ve gotten so independent they don’t need us anymore. But they do. Put the Blackberry away. Shut down your laptop and just concentrate on your teen.
Don’t force him. Ask “Do you want to talk?” and if the answer is “no” then respect that. Sometimes teens (and sometimes parents) just want …read more

I’m a desperate housewife. Well, I mean, I’m a fan of the ABC television show Desperate Housewives. I even make my husband watch it (although I doubt he’ll admit that). I particularly relate to Lynette Scavo with her large family of mostly boys. I think the show creator, Marc Cherry, does a good job of balancing Lynette’s positives with her faults. I love how Lynette is trying her hardest to be a good mom, but still willing to admit to and learn from her mistakes. ‘Cause let’s face it ladies (and men), we all make mistakes in this long parenting …read more