Parenting is one of the hardest, yet most rewarding jobs there is. Learn why self-care is a strategic act of parenting.
Sep 04, 2025
Learn how to use the check-in rule to help teens avoid pressure to try alcohol and drugs.
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Apr 02, 2026
Everyone recalls how awful it felt to be caught doing the wrong thing. But remember what a wonderful feeling it was to be caught doing something right.
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Apr 02, 2026
Even if you don’t literally shine a flashlight in your teen's face, it’s how your teen feels when you question them directly. You may find out more if you ask subtle questions so your teen doesn’t feel judged.
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Apr 02, 2026
Here are nine free or low-cost ways to grab anywhere from a few minutes to several hours with your teen.
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Apr 02, 2026
Teens often benefit from guidance on where to get their health information – for example, school health class, medical offices, social media, web-based platforms, and you, the parent or caring adult.
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Mar 31, 2026
Routine healthcare is also an opportunity for clinicians to help teens and their parents during adolescence and allow for a smooth transition from adolescence into adulthood.
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