I’m fat. I’m too skinny. I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs.
Do any of these statements sound familiar? Are you used to putting yourself down? If so, you’re not alone. As a teen, you’re going through a ton of changes in your [...]

Q. As a parent I am stressed out about the new subject of “sexting.” We just gave my 10 year old a cell phone. Should I be concerned?
A. A cell phone can definitely create a whole new set of problems and stress. A common usage of a phone is to take funny photos of friends. Sleepovers [...]

The kids are driving me crazy and no one is helping!” This or something similar has crossed many a mom’s lips. When things get to be too much, often the ones in the parents direct path take the brunt of the frustration. The way a mom or dad deals with their stress can have a huge [...]