Peer & Family Relationships

Holiday Family Conflict

Are you anticipating holiday family conflict because of different parenting styles? If so, the best strategy is to navigate beforehand.
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My teenager is lying about having a boyfriend!

Everyone knows teenagers lie. But if your teen is lying to you about a relationship, it brings up a host of issues revolving around trust. Parents can turn this situation ...
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How do I create peace in my blended family?

If your blended family isn’t blending so well, there are a few basic tips for achieving harmony, but there's no one, magic solution.
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My kid is scared he won’t make new friends at school…

When it comes to talking to your teen about their back to school anxiety, it’s less about what you say and more about how you listen. Mirror and reiterate his ...
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Is it too early to talk to my kid about sexual assault?

It’s difficult to talk to kids about sexual assault. The way you discuss it will also evolve depending on the age and maturity of your kid.
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Help, My Kids Won’t Stop Fighting!

So your kids won’t stop fighting? Kids bickering is a normal part of human existence. It’s one of the ways they learn how and when to fight, and how to ...
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Blended Families: Communicating Discomfort About Your Partner’s Biological Children.

Blended families: how do you communicate discomfort about your partner's biological children in a blended family?
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So you don’t like your kid’s peers?

View Video Transcript So you’re not too keen on your teenager’s friends and their influence on him. Well, let’s talk about that today on Tips on Teens. My name is ...
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Are you a father struggling to get your young son to connect with you?

Is your kid extremely bonded with one parent and not the other? And if you’re not the “parent of choice,” are you worried about never having a connection with your ...
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