I think I struck a parenting nerve in my community. Feel free to take a peek at my journey with my 16 year old as we struggle through addiction. More >>

Like you, I too get tired of so many people being labeled with ADD, especially boys. Boys are so different than girls and they learn differently. I find a lot of the teaching methods used in schools are geared towards girls, so no wonder why the boys don't pay attention... More >>

I had a Dr Laura moment, and the guts to blog about it because of you: Reach for Those Stars? (AKA Shame on You Seventeen Magazine) More >>

A family has two sons in their twenties who haven't gotten past the teenage years of disrespect and ingratitude... More >>

It's that time of year again. Stores have been cleaned out, clothes purchased and backpacks are full. Kids from Kindergarten through High School are anticipating the new school year and all of the adventures and challenges that can bring. More >>

I always told my son that addiction ran in our family, which it does. You don't know if you carry the gene. Why take the chance by trying any drugs? Even if they don't kill you, it's a miserable lifestyle. Believe me, I've seen what it has done to some of my family members.

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The research is in: most teens get 25-33% less sleep than they need. Anyone not getting enough sleep has difficulty focusing, reasoning, driving safely, learning, and working... More >>

Have a teenager? Maybe you don't have one yourself, but you have a niece or nephew who is at this wonderfully tumultuous time in her life.  How do you get her talking? While one-word answers might be fine on some days, it is important to get to know what is going on with your teenager so you can keep her safe and guide her through tough situations (without being too much of a control freak or nuisance!)... More >>

Here's a case of role reversal - a teen guy is unhappy with unwanted sexual advances from teen girls: More >>

...And I got a letter from Daniel I thought was worth answering because a lot of us can learn from it: "...Lately I've been having a problem with the females I've been dating.." More >>