Spring is the time of year when high school juniors are learning about different colleges and high school seniors are receiving their acceptance letters. More >>

...I've homeschooled my son off and on since 5th grade and he's now in 8th. It seems that he learns best at home where he is not distracted by other students... I continually worry about socialization however. More >>

Not every kid fits neatly into a group or clique at school. If your child is having a hard time making friends, I have a perspective you may not have considered. More >>

Last New Year's, the friends, my hubby has warned me about for many years, knew a little about our struggles and when we declined to attend their New Year's celebration my so-called girlfriend texted showing disrespect to us and our situation. More >>

Are you scared of saying "no" to people? Are you worried that you'll look bad, not be liked, or come across as rude or selfish if you do? More >>

Cyber-bullying is no joke. It happened to a girl in my son's high school. Her ex-boyfriend created a derogatory Facebook page about her and the jokes and teasing spilled over into school life for this poor girl. My son was friends with the ex-boyfriend... More >>

Although high school yearbooks have categories for 'Most Likely to Succeed' and 'Class Clown,' there is no superlative for 'Most Shy.' The teenage years can be a difficult transition period, especially if you're not an outgoing person. If your teen is shy, I've got some tips to help them break out of their comfort zone. More >>

My daughter is 15, and, like most teens is concerned with the social aspect of high school... She is shy and feeling overwhelmed with not being outgoing enough. More >>

I am really ticked off that so many experts, shrinks, religious leaders, and medical doctors say that if you've been wronged, regardless of how severely, you must forgive the person who wronged you or you are considered a bad person who will never heal. More >>

Hooking up, shacking up, or having sex with someone within 20 minutes of meeting them does nothing to help you grow. These types of behaviors stifle you and set you back. Only relationships help you grow. More >>