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	Beverly Patchell BellaOnline's Adolescence Editor

Adolescents and Halloween
Halloween is a time that parents can build relationships and have fun with their adolescents. It is a holiday that has been around for centuries and has existed in many cultures.

Coping with a Parent's Deployment
Almost 2 million U.S. children have a parent in the military and one-fouth of these are adolescents. This article describes unique services for them and how to help them cope with military deployment of loved ones.

Getting Along: Sibling Fights [offsite link]
A step-by-step exploration of "why kids quarrel and what parents can do about it." Worth printing and taping to your bathroom mirror!

Handling Sibling Rivalry [offsite link]
This site contains information for parents dealing with sibling rivalry, especially as it pertains to handicapped or gifted children. Some behavior management strategies are included.

How to Stop Sibling Rivalry [offsite link]
One author gives her feedback on stopping sibling rivalry, based on her experience as a Family Life Specialist at the Iowa State University Extension.

Sibling Rivalry or Sibling Abuse? [offsite link]
An eye opening article exploring the alarming fact that some sibling rivalry is really sibling abuse. Includes helpful identifiers to distinguish between the two.

Sibling Rivalry: A Psychologist Speaks [offsite link]
An interview with a psychologist and her controversial view on sibling rivalry. She also addresses the issue in light of the single parent.

The Impact of Adolescent Stealing on a Family
Some may feel that stealing and/or shoplifting is a rite of passage, but parents must decide what it means in their family and how to restore trust between themselves and the adolescent.

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