http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965441/talking-to-your-child-about-past-alcohol-and-drug-use The day will come when your child will ask you, “Did you ever do drugs?” or “Did you get drunk in high school?” Will your response be to deny, deny, deny? Find out when honesty is the best policy and when it’s ever OK to stretch the truth to fit the situation. Because every kid knows that “I didn’t inhale” doesn’t mean jack. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965441/talking-to-your-child-about-past-alcohol-and-drug-use Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Monica Beyer Tue, 29 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960951/should-you-pull-your-teen-from-the-team Youth sports is a meaningful part of many kids’ lives, but not every experience is positive. Especially for teens, there often is significant stress associated with participation, the impact of team/coaching dynamics, and balancing the rest of life. Some teens handle such pressure well — and some don’t. Should you pull him from the team? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960951/should-you-pull-your-teen-from-the-team Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Health & Wellness Jen Klein Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956433/college-solicitations In the increasingly competitive college application process, not only are our kids competing for spaces in the college or university of their choice, colleges and universities are competing for them, as well. When a child does well on a standardized test, such as the PSAT or SAT, colleges take note. And then they start the hard sell. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956433/college-solicitations Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen School & Education Jen Klein Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954379/teen-drug-use If you regularly test your teen for drugs or are considering doing so, you may be surprised to hear that many new drug trends cannot be detected by drug tests. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954379/teen-drug-use Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Tiernan McKay Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955881/snooping-on-your-teen When you're parenting a teen, the urge to snoop is pretty powerful, but there are bigger issues to consider beyond the tidbit of information you may stumble upon. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955881/snooping-on-your-teen Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Tiernan McKay Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954743/life-in-hong-kong Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce a little spark of curiosity. Either way, Families Around the World gives you a sneak peek at American families living abroad -- from far off exotic places such as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to the bustling metropolis of Rome and everywhere in between. Stay tuned for a look at what life is like raising a family away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954743/life-in-hong-kong Parenting Katie Kavulla Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953521/is-my-teen-being-blackmailed It seems the issue of bullying will never go away. Trends in bullying are becoming even more disturbing and damaging. Some bullies are even resorting to blackmail tactics. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953521/is-my-teen-being-blackmailed Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Tiernan McKay Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847253/do-your-kids-really-need-college At one time, in the not-too-distant-past, a college degree seemed necessary for success. But in these difficult economic times, young people are thinking twice about strapping themselves with the heavy burden of student loans. If you have a child on the verge of this very important decision, how do you know if college is really necessary? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847253/do-your-kids-really-need-college Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Tiernan McKay Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/846221/when-your-teen-cant-find-a-job Unemployment today is a huge problem -- not just for adults, but for teenagers who once enjoyed a wide open job market. Gone are the days of easily found seasonal and part-time jobs, leaving teens hoping an economic turnaround is on the horizon. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/846221/when-your-teen-cant-find-a-job Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Tiernan McKay Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838415/a-course-in-household-budgeting-for-your-teen If you have a teenager at home, he or she is closer to going out on his or her own than you might like to admit. You’ve worked hard all these years to teach the big lessons and prepare your child emotionally for this huge step. But have you taught the smaller lessons? The practical lessons? For example, does your child know how to set a household budget? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838415/a-course-in-household-budgeting-for-your-teen Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Behavior Jen Klein Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819083/What-s-the-right-age-for-girls-to-wear-makeup What is the right age for your daughter to wear makeup? Parents and experts dish on the right age for makeup and how to ensure it looks natural, not overdone. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819083/What-s-the-right-age-for-girls-to-wear-makeup Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Kim Grundy Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/834505/online-games-for-teens According to a study by the MacArthur Foundation, nearly 97 percent of kids ages 12 to 17 play video games, including online gaming. Between online games for kids and online games for adults, where can your teenager go to get their video game fix? From teen games by Nickelodeon to Facebook games, discover some safe, age-appropriate online games for teens. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/834505/online-games-for-teens Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Michelle Maffei Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818401/Responsibility-and-your-teen-s-first-job Does your teen want a job? Do you want your teen to get her first job? Or perhaps you both think it’s an awful idea that will distract from her studies and interfere with her social life. If you’re trying to navigate the world of teenage employment, there are several factors to keep in mind. Read on for solid advice. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818401/Responsibility-and-your-teen-s-first-job Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Laura Willard Mon, 23 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830581/5-best-hotels-for-teens Family-friendly hotels may seem like your best bet when planning a family vacation, but when traveling with teens, giving them a little bit of freedom while balancing family time can take planning. While teens may not be adults just yet, they are not interested in kiddie activities. So before you book your next vacation, discover these five best hotels for teens that feature teen-centric amenities. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830581/5-best-hotels-for-teens Living Travel Family Travel Michelle Maffei Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/814622/prom-peer-pressure-1 As if being a high schooler isn’t tough enough, the pressures of prom can weigh heavily on your teen. Here are some tips on how to talk about what’s expected of her, some of the situations she may find herself in, and how you can be there to help your teenager deal with prom peer pressure. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/814622/prom-peer-pressure-1 Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Michelle Maffei Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812723/when-your-teenager-hates-you It's the rare parent-child relationship that doesn't go through some growing pains during adolescence. Even the most loving, even-tempered teen may have a moment of shouting at his or her parent, "I hate you!" over any number of issues. As parents, this can sting, even if we are confident in our actions a parents that brought it on. We have to be prepared for it! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812723/when-your-teenager-hates-you Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Behavior Jen Klein Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:43:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/822513/how-to-negotiate-just-about-anything Negotiating is a way of life. We negotiate with our spouse about money, with our kids about curfew and with salespeople about prices. If you feel like you’re always coming out on the short end of the stick, try some of these proven negotiating tactics. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/822513/how-to-negotiate-just-about-anything Living Mary Fetzer Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818050/Teens-and-chores Does your teen have a chore list that he has to complete every week -- or is it just easier for you to let him off the hook and do it all yourself? If holding your teen to a chore list seems like more of a chore than it’s worth, or if you think your teen is too old for chores, it’s time to reconsider. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818050/Teens-and-chores Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Behavior Laura Willard Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:12:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817968/7-tips-for-teaching-your-child-responsibility Looking for a way to teach children responsibility? The best lessons can be taught right at home. Whether you’re a reformed “helicopter parent” or are ready for your sweetie pie to get on the road to responsibility, check out these 7 tips for teaching your child responsibility. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817968/7-tips-for-teaching-your-child-responsibility Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Michelle Maffei Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:39:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/805181/how-to-parent-teens-and-tweens The heavy sighs. The eye-rolls. The comments you can't quite hear but that you know were insulting. All the signs are there: you've got a teen in the house. Now, your teen may technically be only nine years old, but if you're already cowering in fear of her attitude, it's time to dispense with semantics and arm yourself with some real tactics. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/805181/how-to-parent-teens-and-tweens Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Abbi Perets Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:49:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/816302/Printable-college-dorm-shopping-list Heading off to college or sending off your student? Make sure their dorm is decked out with all the college dorm essentials. Print this handy checklist and head off to the store! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/816302/Printable-college-dorm-shopping-list Living School & Education College SheKnows Editors