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Teenage girl standing apart from a group of peers outdoors.

A Friend They Can’t Say No To

Alexander Elguren

How to help your teenager handle peer pressure when saying no could mean losing a friend.

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Father and teenage son talking beside a car.

Your Teenager Is Changing. What Kind of Parent Do They Need Now?

Alexander Elguren

As teenagers make more decisions for themselves, parents have to learn how to advise, stay involved and give them room to grow.

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Teenager sitting in a dimly lit room with a hand across his forehead.

Your Teenager Is Growing Up in Their Sleep.

Alexander Elguren

We keep planning their future around their waking hours. Here’s why parents should build the day around sleep.

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Cosplayers dressed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Anime Expo.

Where Your Teenager’s Interests Can Lead

Alexander Elguren

Your teenager’s hobbies can help them explore who they are. Discover five ways to support their interests, motivation and growing independence.

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Teenager holding a smartphone at a desk with open notebooks and a laptop.

When Your Teenager Struggles at School

Alexander Elguren

Five ways to support their learning without becoming their teacher at home.

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Driver holding a smartphone at the wheel of a car at night.

When Your Teenager Takes the Wheel

Alexander Elguren

Before your teenager drives alone, help them prepare for the decisions they will make with a phone nearby and friends beside them.

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Mother raising her hands while speaking to her teenage daughter on a sofa at home.

When the Angry Parent Is You

Alexander Elguren

How to stop yelling at your teenager: recognize parental flooding, take a break and return ready to listen.

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A couple having a relationship check-in. One partner is listening to the other and taking notes.

This Relationship Skill Is Essential: How to Have a Relationship Check-In

Alex Spangler

Building relationship check-ins into your daily, weekly and monthly routines can keep your relationship healthy. Learn how to do it right!

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A couple holding hands

Commitment Is a Choice

Kendra Han

Commitment means you are always on the same team and thinking about how your choices will impact your relationship.

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