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If there’s a teen in your home, odds are overwhelming that there have been parent-teen disagreements, perhaps even hot and heavy fights. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Parents and their teens disagreeing is a normal part of the developmental process. Young children easily accept the black and white rules we create for […]

Most of us, from young children to senior citizens, look forward to the opportunities of summer. While we may complain some days about the heat and humidity, the warmer weather and slower pace offers a chance to relax, to take advantage of more outdoor activities and perhaps to even enjoy a well-earned vacation. But sometimes […]

What parent doesn’t want to protect their children, to see them safe, healthy and happy?  Such concerns are part of our DNA, inherited from our cave-dwelling ancestors and their dangerous world. While today’s kids don’t need protection from saber-toothed tigers, there are still numerous ways for children to make mistakes.  As parents, we need to […]