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Family Ideas to Ensure Online Safety

The Web is an exciting but potentially dangerous place for kids. What can parents do to protect their children? Read this detailed list of family ideas that can help make the Web a safe place for kids.

Friendships and Teenager Stress

Have you ever had a friend who made you feel like you could never measure up? Who put you down or said things about you behind your back? Read Ashley's story and what she learned about real friendship.

Social Strategies for Gender Equality

If you want your kids to grow up feeling that men and women are truly equal, model equitable gender behavior for them with these fun family activities. Get tips on how to add gender equality to your parenting toolkit.

When Is Disrespect a Sign of Something Serious?

Learn the 10 warning signs that indicate when your teenager's behavior becomes more than just "normal" rebellion.

What Is Normal, What Is Acceptable, and Why Do Teenagers Act This Way?

Your sweet little angel of a child has become a screaming, vindictive, angry-at-the-world teenager over night. What happened? That's what we aim to find out.

Take Charge: Four Ways To Be More Than a Buddy

Four ways to be an attentive parent and to be in charge. When you put these practices in place, you'll help your child avoid risky behaviors and establish clear values for your family.

How Can You Talk to Your Child About Sexuality?

There are many ways that you can become an "approachable parent." Show your children that you want them to approach you when it comes to learning about sexuality.

Talking to Your Teen About Sex

Talking to your teen about sex is hard. Keep these tips in mind.

The Magic of Mentoring

If your child is struggling, a mentor can help. Kids who have mentors do better in school and are less likely to use alcohol and drugs.

Staying Connected With Your Teen

Ever wanted to know the secret of staying close to your teen? Check out some ways to be there during this critical time.

School-based Prevention Programs Make a Difference in Young Lives

The statistics are staggering when it comes to our children and drug use. Learn how prevention programs in schools can help.

Sexuality and Elementary School Students

You may think your 8-year-old is way to young to be boy crazy or know much about sex. But you'd be surprised. Get the facts to keep your child safe.

Parents Are Key Players in Preventing Substance Abuse

Drugs and alcohol are tough things to talk about with your child. But you can make a big difference in their decisions.

Facts About Violence and Teens

Teen violence is a growing problem. Get the facts.

Help Kids Write Term Papers Without Infringing on Intellectual Property Rights

Often, students don't understand the importance of giving credit when they use or paraphrase another person's ideas in their own essays. Help them cite sources correctly by using these guidelines.

Devoted Families Produce Healthier Children

Being involved in your child's life is the most important thing you can do. But you didn't really need a study to tell you that, now did you?

Facts of Life: Teens and Sexuality

Know what's really going on. Get the facts about teens and sex.

Talking to Your Kids About Violence

As a parent you know that the very last your child wants to hear come of your mouth is, "I don't know." Violence is hard for kids and parents to understand but here are some places to find answers

Club Drugs: A Primer for Parents

What are club drugs and why are they so dangerous? A primer for concerned parents.

Know Your Odds: How Middle-School Kids Get Hurt

Sex, drugs and depression are all middle-school problems. Here's what parents can do to help.

It Takes Hard Work to Succeed

What can a parent do when her child refuses to learn? One parent shares her struggle with a daughter who had difficulties learning and the steps she used to turn things around.

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