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Understanding Cutting

My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12 years old. Today, 11 years later, she is still struggling to overcome this problem. At the time I knew absolutely nothing about "self-harm" and it scared me to death. I was shocked and bewildered that she would do such a thing. It’s important to understand cutting - what it is, who does... >Full Story

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Dealing with an Older Stepson

Question: My husband and I have developed a serious conflict over how to handle his 19-year-old son (my stepson). The son recently left college and moved back home, and he now seems determined to live his own life. He doesn't work. He doesn't show respect to me and in fact is often hostile. Yet he expects me to provide... >Read More

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Cyber Bullying: What it is and what to do about it

There is a new form of bullying hitting the streets and no surprise, the new culprits are the mobile phone and the internet. Unlike in my day when you could walk away from the bully, see their face and turn the other cheek, these new bullies are anonymous and operate 24/7, making it impossible for your young people to walk... >Read More

Tags: better parenting, Family, internet, Men, parenting, safety, Sarah Newton, teenagers, teens, Women

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The Birds and the Bees: Talking to Your Kids About Sex

The May 2005 issue of Cosmo Girl, a popular magazine among teen and pre-teen girls, published the results of a 70,000 person study on the sexual behaviour of youth. Consider some of the findings: 69% of young people think that sex before marriage is okay The average age at which teens lose their virginity is 15 39% of teens have engaged in...... >Read More

Tags: Dr. Dave Currie, Family, Glen Hoos, marriage, Men, parenting, relationships, sex and love, teens, Women

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Parental Guidance: Talking to Your Teens About Sex

As I look into the faces of the real teens that come into my office, I frequently see the troubled eyes of those whose lives have been compromised because of the adverse consequences of risky sexual activity. There are many challenges involved in addressing teen sexuality – sex is a very sensitive topic and it is a topic which... >Read More

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