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I’m a parenting expert and family coach. Our 21st century tweens and teens are so savvy about pop culture, technology and social media, they may believe they’ve got the emotional and interpersonal part of life figured out too. They don’t. Middle and high school kids need their parents to teach them how to be good people who do the right thing, online and off. Because home is where kids learn the most about love, respect, empathy and resilience, you need 21st century parenting advice you can count on.

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Letters from Parents & Teens

Sex and Sexuality:
“Should I let my teen daughter wear a thong?”

 

Behavior Problems:
“My son's behavior is really appalling.”

Dear Annie,

Hello- I am behind the times I guess, but can you tell me if there is anything wrong with teens wearing a thong and at what age it would be appropriate? I know nothing about these things!

I guess the question is, if they aren't comfortable, why wear one? I can imagine reasons including: being...

 

Hey Terra,

I'm a single mum with three children (2 girls and a boy). The problem is my 6 year old son. He is a very talented reader and a fast thinker with a memory to die for but alas his behavior is really appalling. He recently got suspended from school for hitting a boy in his class for nothing. I have...

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