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Technology is a constant in the lives of our teens. They begin their day with checking their social media accounts, have their phones with t

"My stepkids come into our bedroom all the time, even when I need some quiet time to work on my college classwork. How can I change...

The holidays typically include visits with extended family members, which most teens will tell you they dread. While you may be looking...

"My fiance doesn't love my child like he loves his own children. How can I fix this?" -- Stephanie M. This is a typical issue for...

It’s that time of year when we are supposed to be preparing for “perfect” holiday gatherings. You know what I'm referring to...perfectly...

"My husband doesn't think his kids should do chores when they visit on their weekends here." --Sue, wife of Mark and stepmom to 2 boys...

Did you know there are 3 secret benefits of eating meals together as a family? Learn how family meals boost your child's social IQ!

"My stepdaughter looked right at me and lied!" Let's just put this out there...Most kids have gone through a phase of telling lies. As...

"Amy, could you speak to the issue of how to gracefully handle changing the subject when politics comes up over the holidays...at the...