Take a smart approach to social networking for kids

You can't escape social networking these days: Facebook, linkedIn, Google+, and all their online cousins are everywhere. If you've got kids, chances are they're eager to join all their friends in cyberspace. Worrying about their safety is natural, but hoping social networks will go away isn't very realistic. You're better off working with your children…

The war between parents and teens: How to call for a truce

Raising a teenager doesn't have to be a constant battle.  Kids don't enjoy fighting with their parents, but even the best-behaved teens can flare up and lash out at the 'rents from time to time, and being understanding doesn't mean you have to tolerate disrespect and dangerous behavior. Keep your temper and manage the occasional…

Drug use on the rise in Teens? With Prescriptions, Yes

Your teens may be on drugs, but more and more they're likely to be on prescription drugs. According to the journal Pediatrics, the number of prescriptions written for controlled meds to adolescents and young adults has almost doubled since 1994. From 1994-2007, according to data collected by physicians, clinics, and emergency departments, the proportion of…

Teenage Depression: Symptoms to Watch out for

Detachment and identity issues force adopted teens to struggle with an extra set of problems that the average teenager never faces. Due to this added pressure and confusion, adopted teens are highly susceptible to one of the most common and damaging teenage afflictions, depression. Most teenagers are moody from time to time. But about 20 percent…