From sodas to chocolate milk, many kids have a drinking problem. Silent calories and surprising ingredients make them of them the equivalent of liquid dessert. What are the worst offenders? See more »

Teen suicide is heartbreaking and not well understood. Many theories have been put forth to explain why an adolescent would take his or her own life, some of which are not really true. Let's examine 10 myths. See more »

Coping with bullying is difficult, and it's not about fighting back or sucking it up. What are five ways a parent (or any adult) can intervene to help a bullying victim find a way out, or at least a way through, this type of peer abuse? See more »

As a parent, it can be painful to learn that your middle school child is being bullied. But there are some actions you can take as well as some ways you can help him cope. Here are five that work. See more »

It's no secret that parenting a teenager can be a hand-wringing experience. The phase between childhood and adulthood can be difficult to navigate, and for some teens, it can seem unmanageable. Here are five warning signs that could mean your teen needs help. See more »

It might be hard to tell the difference between a normal teen, aloof and embarrassed by his or her parents, and a troubled teen. In this quiz, we'll examine some of the behaviors that should serve as red flags, as well as some that can be ignored. See more »

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the 15-to-24 age group. But most teen suicides are, in hindsight, somewhat predictable -- if you know what to look for. See more »

For a teen keeping his or her sexual orientation under wraps, can result in self-destructive behaviors. So as a parent, establish a safe space for your child to reveal his or her sexual orientation. And when it happens, react in just the right way. See more »

Most kids want to look cool and grown-up, and what's more chic and mature than sipping on a latte? Coffee is becoming more and more popular with younger kids lately, but are some kids too young to get the jitters? See more »

Not everything you say to your kids falls on deaf ears. So if they come to you with questions about smoking, you better know how to answer them because chances are they will be listening. See more »