parenting

Teenage Sexuality: Casual Or Committed?

Steve Kraske and Beth Lipoff — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:39:37 +0000

Radical monogamy or casual hookup— what do teenagers choose when they start dating?

Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad. The Kids Go To College

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:33:13 +0000

After 18 years of nurturing, many parents are taking their kids to college for the first time.

The days leading up to the big move of independence can be exciting for some, and sad for others. We're not talking about the kids themselves: we're talking about parents.

Parents, Teens & The Transition To High School

Stephen Steigman — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:17:32 +0000

Going back to school after a long summer is tough for many students, but even more difficult for those moving from middle to high school.

Parents, Teens, & Bullying

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:35:55 +0000

It's become all too common: kids bullying other kids.

Tuesday on Up to Date, Steve Kraske welcomes psychologist Wes Crenshaw, Ph.D. to discuss how parents can help their kids avoid bullying, distinguishing "mean kid" behavior from bullying, and how girls and boys differ in terms of bullying behavior.

Parents, Teens & Technology

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:16:51 +0000

Your son wants to hang out at a friend’s house: he calls your cell to cell to ask. Your daughter is staying late at school: she sends you a text.

Mother Runner!

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:29:18 +0000

Ask a mother how her day went and you may often hear the word “running” in the answer as in: running errands, running after the kids, running to make an appointment.

Parents, Teens, & ADHD

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:10:18 +0000

Why have we seen so many children, teenagers, and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Symptoms of ADHD include lack of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. And for parents with teens, ADHD can be a troubling diagnosis on top of an already difficult period in a child's life. Many teens have trouble following through on instructions and don't seem to listen when spoken to directly, but it's important to know when a teen is just being a teen...or when their condition requires special attention.

Parenting

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Can you ever love your child too much? Today on the show, join Dr. Bruce Liese for a look at what happens when parents are too attuned to their children, and how our culture’s obsession with happiness can lead our children towards an unhappy adulthood.