Teens

Here, the stories that affected our lives and our kids' lives the most this year, from 'superior' Chinese mothers to tainted apple juice.

What's not to love about the Caribbean? So many resorts, so little time. To help you make the most of your precious family vacations, we conducted the first-ever data-driven survey looking at the family-friendliness of Caribbean resorts. We worked with the Caribbean Tourism Organization and the Caribbean Hotel Association to compile our initial list of 159 resorts. Then we dug in. We looked at the quality of the children's programs, staffing and safety, and a multitude of other factors to come up with our final 10. These are the best of the best!

Jan Faull, MEd, on deciding on a high school curfew for teens.

Advice for parents on how to talk to teens about sex, from parenting expert Jan Faull, MEd.

Parenting Expert Jan Faull, MEd, suggests an approach to helping around the house and teaching kids how to manage money.

..., parents simply can't provide too many resources. And since teens today are famously Web-savvy, sharing... and articles on their own. But why should teens read about sex topics by themselves? "With the media portraying... sexuality more and more, with teens at younger ages having sex, and with all of the sexual 'trends' being...

An age-by-age guide.

Preteens are on an emotional roller coaster-and whoa!--you're in for a ride too.

Jan Faull, MEd, on parents' use of technology to keep tabs on their tweens and teens.

... challenges teens emotionally; it's wearing for even the most mature teenager. It's time to talk seriously...

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

Use these creative ideas for inspiration for your little girl's room.

Think it's too expensive to take the family to travel abroad? This Central American hot spot is fun for families -- and won't bust your budget.

Many 12-year-olds experiment with smoking and alcohol these days. Read on for tips on how to discuss this peer pressure with your child.

Make sharing a room fun with these creative decorating tips.