Teen violence is on the rise. More teens seem to believe that the way to solve their problems is through violence. Parental guidance is the key to our teens finding more productive methods of dealing with conflict.

Bullying has always been a problem for children and teens; however, cyberbullying takes the intimidation to a new level. What can you and your child or teen do about it?

There are many types of families and family issues, but with cooperation and perserverance families can live up to the important roles with which they have been entrusted.

Very young mothers (16-20) find themselves in a new world where much is expected fo them. As mothers, grandmothers, aunts, etc., there is much that we can - and should - offer in support of this new phase of life.

Patience is a quality often sought and rarely easily found. Patience is necessary as a parent; however, I often found myself lacking in this department. Perhaps it is not patience that is really needed?

It seems that our children depend on us for shelter, food, and money, but do they realize our true purpose in their lives? Do we?

Children and teens need lots of guidance in order to gain the tools they need to make safe, sound decisions for their future. While there are many places they can learn their decisio-making skills, the best source of such guidance is parents.

Today's children and teens miss out on many necessary skills and much needed knowledge when they substitute friends for the family environment. What are the pros and cons of each and where should parents stand?

Parents have to make choices every day. As single parents, we are stretched even thinner than most. How can we find the balance we need to be good parents with all of our other responsibilities?

How would you define family? How do today's youth and teens define family? What is the difference between family structure and family theory? Today's teens are exploring the concept of family in ways that differ from previous generations. How can we help them?