Teen Relationships

Guidance on how teenage relationships evolve with family, friends and romantic partners. Topics include handling friendships, dating, sexuality and changing family dynamics.

Boyfriends and Girlfriends

Help your teen navigate the emotions of first relationships, breakups and romantic milestones with patience and open communication.

Changing Relationships with Parents

How parent-child relationships shift when kids become teenagers and what's actually going on behind the distance.

Changing Relationships with Siblings

How sibling relationships naturally shift when kids become teenagers and what parents should expect during this transition.

Dealing with Your Teen's Friends

Help your teen navigate friendships without pushing them away by avoiding criticism and letting phase friendships run their course.

If Your Teenager Is Gay

Your teenager might be gay, and how you respond, with acceptance or judgment, could determine whether they feel safe telling you.

Issues as a Foster Parent

Foster parents face common challenges like monitoring friendships, managing costs, arranging childcare, and deciding about adoption.