The transition of an oldest child from tween to teen can be a tumultuous emotional time for parents. Here's how to help your relationship evolve.

Aug 1, 2011 – Lisa C. DeLuca

Most teenagers rebel as they struggle to become independent adults. Understanding the motives and appreciating their uniqueness makes an easier transition.

Aug 1, 2011 – Vickie Ewell

The press has reported cases of teens and young adults experiencing DVTs and even a DVT death after sitting and playing video games for long time periods.

Jul 31, 2011 – Kelly Pfeiffer

New report from the CDC finds that adolescents who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure of their sexuality engage in unsafe behaviors.

Jun 8, 2011 – Brenda Lane

Screens and going online don't make kids antisocial. Nor do they reduce a child's ability to learn and concentrate.

May 26, 2011 – Karen Thomas

No parent likes to be lied to, but it happens often. Children's lies are easier to detect than older kids', so how do you figure out when your teen lies?

May 25, 2011 – Sarah Parrish

Teenagers live in the shadowy hinterland between being a child and becoming an adult. Tackling difficult emotional subjects is challenging but essential.

May 11, 2011 – Vivien Young

With lots of parental understanding, motivation, and planning, a tween or teenager can learn to self-regulate the time he spends on PC games, and be happy.

May 10, 2011 – Karen Thomas

In the past self mutilation has been associated with severe emotional pain and depression, but now cutting fits into behaviors that are socially contagious.

Apr 30, 2011 – Kelly Pfeiffer

When applying makeup, teen girls should use soft colors and minimal coverage for a clean, classic look that's always in style.

Apr 28, 2011 – Alison Lee

Teens with addiction can drive you crazy but you are not alone. Here are some common paths to avoid for both you and your teen to thrive and be healthy.

Apr 28, 2011 – Mackenzie Rae

While twin adolescents share the same birthday, they each arrive at their individual milestones just like any other teenager in their development.

Apr 12, 2011 – Karen Thomas

The popularity of vampires among teenagers is continuing to grow. Learn why adolescents are sucked in by the vampire pandemonium.

Mar 30, 2011 – Jennifer McMullan

In a world in which it has become commonplace for children to carry around cellular phones, these are a few reasons to limit your child's access and usage.

Mar 28, 2011 – Venus Lockett

Being a teenager is notoriously difficult, as is being the parent of a teenager. In today's rapidly changing world, your teen needs you more than ever.

Mar 24, 2011 – Vivien Young

Bath salts are the newest form of a legal and often times deadly high. Know the facts so you can guide you teen away from this current trend.

Mar 22, 2011 – Leslie Bogar

How does Sandy's permissive parenting style enable Marci's emotional eating habits in episode 2 of MTV's I Used to Be Fat?

Mar 21, 2011 – Kelly Pfeiffer

Finding clothing for today's teens that is both trendy and modest can be challenging. Here are tips and online web sites that can help.

Mar 17, 2011 – Kate Liddle

Learning to live without knowing what's happening as parents for much of the time is difficult and dismaying. But parents need not feel personally rejected.

Mar 17, 2011 – Karen Thomas

How can we help our teenagers? What about the teenage diet? Will they ever eat well? So many questions. Here is at least one way we can help.

Mar 9, 2011 – Karen Neal Gee