PARENTING
The Perils Of Pushing Kids Too Hard, And How Parents Can Learn To Back Off
On New Year's Eve, back in 2012, Savannah Eason retreated into her bedroom
Dear Christine: How Can I Get My Teenager to Listen to Me?
My daughter has a chronic health problem
Parent-Child Interaction
The parent–child relationship is one of the most influential, important, and meaningful relationships in an individual’s life.
Is your Teen Pulling Away? 7 Ways You might be causing it
It’s been two years since I wrote the post, “What a Teenage Boy Needs most from his Mom.”
The Causes of Estrangement, and How Families Heal
For those who reconcile with estranged relatives, the key is
9 Tips for Communicating With Your Teenage Son
Have you ever sat down to have a conversation with your teenage son,
Why Teenagers Reject Parents' Solutions to Their Problems
It's usually because we're not giving them what they're really looking for.
How Independent Should Your Teenager Be?
When one of our teens, who shall remain nameless, was 15
Opinion | Why Are Young Americans Killing Themselves?
Teenagers and young adults in the United States are being ravaged
Dear Christine: How Do I Motivate My Teen?
I have two teenagers, a boy who is in high school and a girl who is in college.
How Monkeys Taught Me to Appreciate Teen Sleepovers
One of our chief jobs as parents is to encourage our kids
What if Children Ran the School Lunchroom?
A new program lets students customize their meals
We Lost Our Son to Suicide. Here's How We Survived.
I tried many of the supports available to help parents heal
How to Decode Your Aloof Teen Boy
Has your once-chatty son suddenly become a quiet and distant teenager?
In Parenting, Love Wins
There are few things parents defend more passionately than the parenting style
The Secret To Success? Having A Big Sister
Full disclosure: As someone who grew up the big sister to a brother,
Is Your Child Struggling in School? Talk to Your Pediatrician (Published 2019)
A new report advises pediatricians to give academic failure