Behaviour and development

How Teens Enrich Your Life

We give you the positives of raising a teen

Is My Child Ready to Stay Home Alone After School?

What you need to know before you leave your child alone

Babysitting Siblings

How to prepare your (pre)teen for babysitting her little brother or sister

Teach Your Kids About Different Cultures

Learning about one another's cultures builds tolerance and acceptance

Understanding Teen Emotions

Young teens need their parents' support to handle new, intense emotions

How to Deal with Messy Tweens

Is her bedroom a disaster? Just close the door

Teen Mom

When you're a teen, babies can seem gross. Until you have one

Grad Night

What to discuss with your teen before grad night

Summertime Overscheduling

What happened to the lazy days of summer?

Maintaining Ties With Grandparents

It's worth nurturing the grandparent-grandchild bond

"I Want to Live With Dad"

What to do if your teen wants to change the custody agreement

Motivating Preteens

With so many distractions it's not an easy sell

Allowances for Teens

How having an allowance can help kids learn money management

"I'm So Stupid"

Why it's difficult for kids to accept that struggling is part of learning

Parenting in the teen years

Worried about what the teen years will bring? Parenting expert Karyn Gordon offers some advice that may surprise you

Junior Drivers

Young teens may not have the strength or skills to safely operate ATVs

Impatience with Younger Siblings

Sibling squabbles are both frustrating and normal

Teens and Gambling

Young teens are getting the message that gambling is harmless fun. Too bad it's the wrong message

10 Things Your Teen Needs to Know

Here's how to give your teens the skills they need to succeed on their own

Difficult Questions About Sex

Honest answers help kids make healthy choices

Budding Authors

The ability to express thoughts in writing is a vital and valuable skill

Cyberbullying

What you need to know about the realities of cyberbullying, and how to help your kids stay safe

The School-activity Juggle

Is your child on the ball with school and sports?

Fair Fighting

Productive, respectful arguing is a useful skill for kids to learn

All About Hormones

Everything you ever wanted to know about puberty

All About Growing Up

Read insightful articles and helpful tips on talking to your kids about puberty and sex

Should Your Teen Wear Contact Lenses?

Today's contacts are easier for kids to wear and take care of

How Much Independence Should You Give Your Tween?

What to look for to tell if your preteen is ready

Teens and Porn

Kids and sexual content online

First Bra

Getting a first bra can be daunting for some girls