I think the most important thing for parents to digest is the sober news that about 80% of human beings have sex before their 19th birthday, for the first time. So, we want that experience to be safe, we want this experience to be loving, and we want this experience to teach them something about how to have a healthy relationship.When we only teach abstinence, we're doing our kids a disservice. What works for kids and what they want is a strong message of abstinence or postponement coupled with information about birth control and how to protect themselves from STDs.

From a legal standpoint, some cities, like Los Angeles, have daytime curfews for teens under age 18, who are not permitted in public places, including parks, vacant lots, restaurants, and amusement parks during the school year when school is in session. In Los Angeles, any teen under 18 is not permitted to be in a public place between 10 pm and sunrise the next day. Before setting a curfew time for your teen, be sure to check your local laws regarding day time and night time curfews for minors.

“Teaching the child the value of money is a very important life skill,” says clinical psychologist Dr. Lee Hausner, “It's starts when the child is young enough to understand about money which is generally about 7 or 8 and they get an allowance.”
The goal is to teach your child financial responsibility early to set them up for long-term success.

Children with Separation Anxiety Disorder are obsessed with the fear of separation. The child becomes fearful and nervous when away from home or separated from a parent or caregiver. They often have nightmares or regular physical complaints. They might show a reluctance to leave the home or go to school. Children are especially prone to separation anxiety during periods of high stress.

Potty training is a huge step for both parent and child. If your child is ready to be potty-trained, you are most likely very excited about the prospect of throwing away those diapers for good! So, what’s the secret to a diaper-less home? Timing and lots of patience.