Kids moving out? 6 ways to prepare for life as an empty-nester
If your last child is graduating this year, you probably see the empty nest looming with a mixture of dread and elation, with significant anxiety stuck in there, too.
If your last child is graduating this year, you probably see the empty nest looming with a mixture of dread and elation, with significant anxiety stuck in there, too.
Kids are flocking to theaters to see movies with PG-13 ratings, but it it against the law for a younger child to see a film rated PG-13?
The opportunity to teach sex education during the years when sexual and reproductive health behaviors are being developed is frequently missed,
If you want to give your kids an edge in life, one of the best things you can do is to teach them to perform under pressure.
How does your daughter grow? Find out! Get the official girls’ growth chart for 2-20 years with height and nd weight-for-age percentiles.
A boy down the street showed Kyle ‘dusting’ about a month before. It’s just compressed air. It can’t hurt you… IT KILLS YOU.
For some, having college kids come home for the holidays is as joyous as seen one of those old holiday movies, with festive gatherings and delicious food.
Inhalants are often among the first drugs that young adolescents abuse, and inhalant abuse can become chronic and continue into adulthood.
Are kids using too much tech? The majority of parents believe there’s more potential benefit than potential harm when it comes to their children’s use of technology.
What happens at a party doesn’t just stay at the party. In fact, heavy alcohol use or binge drinking during adolescence can actually alter brain structures and function.
Self-worth needs to go beyond appearance fin order to nurture a positive body image. Here are five keys.
How can you prepare your children for sexual culture after high school? Start by being honest about what they are likely to see, giving good examples and bad.
Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to relax, but it’s also a time when learning loss – the summer slide – can occur. Get some tips here!
It’s tough to see one of your children in great emotional pain, but there is something very powerful that every parent can do to help.
It’s hard enough to get kids to listen. So how can parents cut through the electronic clutter so texts and emails to teens get through?
Most parents wouldn’t dream of physically punishing their teens, yet their use of harsh verbal discipline may be just as detrimental.
Some teens, who would normally take a summer job may not be able to find one. Here are some things your unemployed teen can do instead.
Tired of giving high-tech gifts for every birthday or holiday? Don’t forget the lasting joy of giving gifts that last, like these classic books for kids.
Best friends are rare, and they’re important… and they seem to be becoming a rare breed, indeed.
Researchers looked at different types of video games for kids and the amount of time spent playing, and this is what they found.
As health care becomes more complex, it’s difficult for teens to shift from relying on their parents to taking on their own medical needs.
Play helped early humans to overcome the innate tendencies toward aggression and dominance, which underlines play’s importance for kids today.
Whenever finals loom, teachers may want to avoid reminding students of the negative consequences of failing a test. Here’s why.
Are you lying to your kids? Of course we want our kids to be honest – but a lot of parents are giving their children mixed messages.
‘Coming out’ as gay, lesbian or bisexual may be good for kids’ health, particularly when parental support is involved.
It’s way more than sadness, and can usually be effectively treated. Here’s how to find out about getting a depression diagnosis so you can get help.
Heavy backpacks can do damage to kids’ backs and bodies. From medical professionals, here’s how to to choose and use a backpack safely!
With more than $500 per child on the line, parents have to think frugally when shopping for back-to-school. Here are ways to save on back-to-school,
A survey found that half of moms and girls struggle with their own appearance, and say they don’t like how they look in a selfie.
Are Slip ‘n Slides safe for adults? Actually, they’re not – and here’s why. (Who knew you could outgrow a sheet of wet plastic?!)
Why shouldn’t kids take aspirin? Find out about the dangers from a type of liver injury called Reye’s Syndrome.
One of the best protective measures you can take is buckling children in car seats, booster seats, and seat belts that are appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
What exactly is the Slender Man? And, for that matter, what is a “Creepypasta”? Find out about Creepypasta and Slenderman here.
We spend a lot of time and effort developing our skills and abilities, but there’s one key element that can hold us back despite all of our efforts: our confidence.
It’s so pretty and common, in fact, that many people don’t realize that the whole oleander plant can be dangerous.
Do American citizens actually need a passport to travel to Canada or Mexico? Get the details of what you need right here.
Do you love to swim, but hate the smell and other problems that come from a chlorinated pool? Well, natural swimming pools might be the answer for you.
