In a world focused on youth and the concerns that parents have about raising youth to be safe and happy, it may come as some surprise that most teens don’t believe that adults really care about them or what their daily lives are like.... Read More

In the old days, choosing a child’s school was easy: the child simply went to the closest public school, or to a private, religion-based school. But today’s parents have a vast array of options available to them: open enrollment,... Read More

Parents tend to advise their teens with simple declarations, such as “Believe in yourself” and “Be more positive,” says the author. But that’s where the advice often ends; how are teens supposed to figure out practical... Read More

Contrary to the adult view of bullies, in which one lone playground bully torments one victim, the author reports that three out of four elementary school children say they are either victims of bullies or bullies themselves. With such a... Read More

Today’s teens are empowered as never before with educational opportunities and life experiences, but they also face difficulties that their parents have never seen. Keeping teens on track and giving them the tools not only to be... Read More

Parents complain about it every day: today’s kids are growing up faster than ever, with grade-school girls dressing like Britney Spears and boys joining gangs before their age hits double digits. Why is this happening, and what should... Read More

Jacob Koleman was nearly seduced by a trio of mermaids when he was young, and the experience has never left him. Now he’s a middle-aged adventure novel writer who has lost his edge; even an aggressive book doctor thinks his latest book... Read More

You need a license to drive a car, but anyone of childbearing age can become a parent. No training or education is required, but parents in need of help can go to the bookstore, only to be confronted with a bewildering array of books on... Read More