Q&A: My teen constantly lies to me. What do I do?
How to navigate a tough situation in which many parents find themselves.
Is a tattoo parlor safer than the mall for ear piercing?
Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian answers a reader’s question about whether ear piercing is safer at a tattoo parlor or a mall kiosk.
5 steps to good communication with your children
Knowing how to communicate is not always intuitive, but there are a few basic principles to keep in mind that can serve as a guide.
Dangers large and small lurk in kids’ online challenges
Condom-snorting, Tide pod chewing and hot pepper eating are just a few of the crazy online challenges that teens are in to. But is it really worth risking your life to gain a few more likes and/or views?
Q&A: Should I be worried about my kids getting mumps?
There’s been a lot of news lately about the thousands of cheerleaders who were exposed to mumps at a cheerleading competition in Texas. How common is something like this, and should I be worried about my kids getting mumps when they go to large public events or even to school?