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Anonymous asked at 1:36 PM March 3, 2010

I found a disturbing note in my teenagers room. It looks like from a boy who is breaking up with her because he wants more pda. How do I handle it?

concerned mom asked at 3:34 PM March 2, 2010

I am a mother of three children. My husband is suffering from PTSD therefore is not effective at parenting. I have a 17 year old son who wants to date a 21 year old girl. I am attempting to prevent this; however since I work I can't always be around to

Anonymous asked at 5:18 AM December 23, 2009

If my 13 year old son had the flu already does he need a seasonal flu shot?

coolbeing asked at 5:51 PM October 13, 2009

If you have boys, will you make sure that they are supplied with condoms or hope that they will buy them themselves?

Amie - Mamma Loves asked at 1:10 AM October 11, 2009

I've been watching Glee with my 13 y.o. It's not entirely appropriate for him, but it is providing opportunities to talk about situations before he faces them. Do you agree or am I just fooling myself?

Amie - Mamma Loves asked at 12:57 AM October 11, 2009

What books do your teen sons like to read? I find it hard to find books written to interest teen boys.

Amie - Mamma Loves asked at 3:13 AM October 9, 2009

Once your teen hits middle school and/or high school and their teachers are being unusually harsh on them, at what point it is advocating for your child over just being a "helicopter parent"?

Jenn Satterwhite asked at 12:13 AM October 9, 2009

How can you tell if your teenager is too stressed? What do you do about it?

Kim asked at 6:56 PM October 6, 2009

Are you a Facebook friend of your teen? Why or Why not?

Kim asked at 6:43 PM October 6, 2009

How do you help your high school student start to think about career paths and therefore colleges?

Kim asked at 5:52 PM October 6, 2009

How can I get my teenager to NOT hang out with THAT friend?!

Anonymous asked at 9:11 PM October 5, 2009

I know my 14 year old daughter keeps a journal. Should I read it?

Anonymous asked at 8:47 PM October 5, 2009

I am having a hard time monitoring my 12 y.o.'s homework and find he is not turning in assignments or he does the work and 'forgets' to turn them in. I think its partly an organization issue.Anyone have any tips to help him get better organized?

Anonymous asked at 5:43 PM October 5, 2009

My 11 yr old wants to watch Desperate Housewives AND Real Housewives. I'd rather her watch neither but am wondering if a compromise is letting her watch one, not both. I think the Desperate housewives are the lesser of two evils...but don't know for sur

Romi Lassally asked at 3:20 PM September 30, 2009

My daughter was the victim of some pretty nasty gossip. Not sure how to help her through this. Do I let her handle this on her own? Do I get involved? I am tempted to call the mom but it's probably not the right thing to do.

Parents Ask asked at 7:49 PM September 29, 2009

My 11-year-old daughter and her friends are gossiping like crazy about their classmates. Is this normal?

Parents Ask asked at 5:05 PM September 29, 2009

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