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Dealing with Conflict (15)

Do You Embarrass Her?

Stay close. Your daughter wants you to stop embarrassing her, not disappear from her life.

Two Steps Back and Three Deep Breaths

Our daughters have an incredible capacity for triggering gasket-blowing responses when we ask them questions. What we can do when those situations occur.

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Father-Daughter (23)

Yes, She's an Ingrate

As fathers we must remember that anger is almost never an effective way to communicate.

Best of Intentions

Our impulse to shelter our daughters from risk and harm strips them of the very experience and confidence they need to navigate the world.

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Mother-Daughter (4)

Tank Tops and Bra Straps

Is your fashion-conscious daughter baring too much skin? Here's how one family is working it out.

Watching Liz, Seeing Me

What's our influence on a daughter? It's mighty, as girls watch us and decide how they'll be.

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Media (21)

Parents' Forum: When Other Parents are Permissive

Each of us must listen to the inner voice that tells us what is right for our families.

Is She Ready for PG-13?

It's not just a movie to her. It's a way to bond with her friends

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Talking Tough Topics (15)

Talking With Her About Drinking

Girls now surpass boys in alcohol use rates, and are more apt to make risky choices while drinking. It's crucial we talk about alcohol from early on.

How To Talk About Pot

Parents use pot and alcohol frequently, so it's not surprising when kids want to. Here's how to talk about marijuana use.

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Miscellaneous (16)

Anxious Parenting (or Parenting Anxious)

When parents let their 'what if' anxieties drive their dialogues, they often grab the steering wheel and try to drive their kids’ lives. When parents don’t allow children to own situations and muddle through their own process, they prevent kids from developing coping skills that make them resilient.

What if She's Shy?

About 40% of all people are shy, but among junior-high girls, that number is more than 50%.

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