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Visitation Rights: The Effects of Divorce on Children

Despite the fact that many couples today end up in divorce court, children whose parents decide to get divorced often suffer the initial shock and sadness of learning that their family life is about to change greatly. As they come…

Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to this serious dilemma that more and more of us parents are facing every day. Kids are very, very good at hiding their substance use from their parents. They become very adept at lying…

We’ve all been afraid of being that table in a restaurant. Aidan is more interested in playing musical chairs than sitting still in his. Josie refuses to use her inside voice. Luke and Lauren keep exchanging mac and cheese torpedoes…

Being in a car accident can be traumatic for anyone, but it is often especially difficult for a teenage driver to deal with. Because of this, it is imperative for you to take steps to help your teenager recover emotionally…

A divorce is the legal way of ending a marriage. Sounds simple, right? Well, it is not that simple when there is a child in the middle, a child who has to face the brutal reality of his parents breaking…

It is easy for the parent of a teenager to assume that their feelings of tiredness are simply caused by hormones and the hectic schedule that many teens keep. However, it is imperative to recognize the fact that your teenager…

Family vacations are a time to enjoy being together and experiencing new things as a family. It is something that families do to make memories and have a good time. It is also a great time to allow your newly…

Perhaps your budding artist suddenly disowns the crayon mural in the hallway. Maybe your daughter, who has spent the last hour making mud pies in the backyard, tells you she’s already washed her hands, despite mud caked on her hands.…

There is nothing we can do to prevent our children from growing up. In fact, for most of us, we really don’t want to do that. However, that doesn’t mean we want to suddenly start seeing them far less than…

Many teenagers prefer the idea of driving a motorcycle, but it is crucial to ensure that they have a firm understanding of all of the safety risks that accompany this form of transportation. After all, statistics indicate that there is…

It is the eternal struggle, “clean up your room.” Have you ever stopped to consider that your child’s messy room is causing them just as much distress as it is causing you? After reading a great article by Ruth from…

Every parent wants to raise a child they can always trust (Even the worst criminals would like to trust their kids). But what happens when your child starts lying to you? What do you do? What most parents do is…

Substance abuse is a serious problem in the community. Whether people are experimenting with drugs or alcohol, their lives are adversely affected by these substances. Unfortunately, many young people are also involved in such issues. What makes these problems even…

Most teenagers are not aware of the fact that they can be denied admittance to the college of their choice if they do something that the admissions board considers to be unsavory. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to ensure…

Prescription drug abuse among adolescents is steadily on the rise these days, and kids aren't getting them from shady drug dealers--they're finding them right in their own homes. Because prescription drugs are legal, many of us are not aware of…