Teens

Whether or not your 17-year-old daughter is "ready" for dating is best determined by your daughter.

A parent seeks advice on how to get her 23-year-old son to move out without damaging their relationship.

A single dad gets some advice about girls and puberty.

What can be done when homophobic slurs become commonplace in the classroom?

It's important to have an open dialogue with your daughter and her physician about all aspects of her medical care, particularly as she transitions into adulthood.

Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens.

Our expert advises a child that her suicidal friend must get adult help as soon as possible.

The best teaching a parent can provide is to show her own values surrounding alcohol and cigarettes by your day-to-day behaviors.

An expert tells a mother what steps to take to determine why her teenaged daughter isn't eating.

Realistically, teens will more likely quit smoking because a potential boyfriend or girlfriend frowns on it than if you threaten to take the car.

Our expert advises a parent on what she can do to put an end to her daughter's harassment in school.

A certain amount of Sex Ed is appropriate for elementary school students. Learn what content is appropriate.

Our expert advises a parent that attempts to "have the upper hand" with a teenager are not going to work anymore.

A mother finds a breast lump on her 11-year-old boy. Our expert weighs in on how normal this is.

It's very easy for teenagers to be swayed by strong-willed, exciting peers.

Is a female doctor a better choice for a girl, once she begins menstruating?

Since alcohol will probably enter all our children's lives, we must provide alcohol education long before high school or college.

A mother is concerned about her daughter's severe acne and asks what treatment is best.