Development

“This is not the place to be ... they tell you when to take a shower, tell you when to eat, tell you when to sleep,” says a Middle Tennessee teen (name omitted for privacy) in juvenile detention who is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, evading arrest, violation of curfew, simple possession of marijuana and driving without a license.

You can give your teen a head start in the career world by educating them about entrepreneurialism. The skills they learn will set them up for success as an adult.

Maintaining an open dialogue with your growing child is vital in order to thrive in the upcoming years.

Everything I love about being human is embodied in this group I get to work with daily.

Boys, girls and blushes are a part of growing up. But when should you expect all of the drama to begin? And, how can you navigate all of the ups and downs of adolescence and maintain your sanity, too?

Give direction to bored kids by offering character-building volunteer opportunities.

She's secretive, preoccupied, argumentative ... all the more reason for you to stay in-the-know about your tween's life.

An open, non-judgemental relationship with your child is the key to his healthy relationships with the opposite sex.