Father and Son Having a Conversation

Talking to your teen about sex

It’s normal for teens to have questions about sex and sexuality, and parents have an important role to play in answering them.

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Q&A: What could cause a 7-year-old girl to become overly affectionate?

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey answers a reader’s question about why her daughter has suddenly become overly affectionate with her soon-to-be stepdad.

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When your teen wants to babysit

Dr. Ivor Horn provides advice for parents of teens who want to babysit.

Teenage girl sitting on the staircase outdoors and smoking

How to talk to your teen about smoking

Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain, which continues to develop until age 25. This is one of many reasons why you should talk to your child about tobacco and e-cigarette use.

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Seven questions parents ask about winter safety

During the winter, getting enough exercise is one of the first areas we overlook, but it’s critically important for strengthening growing hearts and lungs and preventing obesity.