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Children need help becoming self-sufficient
Helping kids become independent does not occur overnight. There is a give and take that occurs and it can be tricky as parents to figure out our role. This article gives you some tips and ideas for what your role can be in helping you help your kids to be the self assured adults you hope them to be.

Control Issues and Teens
Teens can be difficult to relate to and parents often find they lock horns over every day issues. This article discusses ways to make that a bit easier and to help you understand your teen from the inside a bit better.

Does my teenager have senioritis?
Your high school senior suddenly becomes withdrawn and uninterested in school work and activities. Normal for age or a problem to address? This article discusses what's normal and what's worrisome about senioritis.

Is Your Tween Ready to Stay Home ALone?
Tweens, ages 9-12, start to feel very independent and start asking to stay home alone. When are they ready? Should you start to test those waters. This article addresses those questions and helps you sort out when your tween is developmentally ready to give it a try.

Teenage Drivers and Driving Safety
Teenage drivers will be on the road in swarms as back to school time kicks in. Teenagers can be easily distracted and don´t always use the best judgment. Here are some tips to help keep your drivers and everyone else safe.

Why Puberty Makes Kids Vulnerable to Sports Injury
One of the major issues with youth sports today is the most common athlete is also the one most at risk because they are in puberty and very vulnerable to injury. Understanding how puberty impact athletic performance can greatly enhance your understanding of why youth sports needs so much reform.