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Take It Slow and Easy Sep. 12, 2015

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a 14-year-old boy. Where I live, all the kids go on dates when they are in high sch... Read More

It's None of Your Boyfriend's Business Sep. 01, 2015

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 and have an 11:30 p.m. curfew. When my sister was 16, she had a midnight curfew.... Read More

Motivation to Please Parents Works Well for Young Children's Learning Oct. 19, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: Is pleasing their parents the right motivation for children? Aren't they going to spend the rest ... Read More

Adolescence Is Incredibly Exciting Jun. 25, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: How does the brain development of adolescents affect their learning and self-confidence? How do y... Read More

Abusive, Unhealthy Relationship Is Probably Not Worth Fixing Jan. 30, 2014

Mars and Venus

Dear John: I'm a 17-year-old girl with an 18-year-old boyfriend. Alan's friends are losers. By this,... Read More

Shy Teen Can Become More Social Jan. 12, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I recently was reviewing your website looking for any information with regard to shy children in ... Read More

Child Is Likely Over-Empowered Dec. 18, 2013

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I have a very strong-willed, bright third-grader. At school, she is perfect! At home, it is a dif... Read More

Little Girls and Mad Men Sep. 01, 2010

Suzanne Fields

Two little girls I know, age 6, showed up the other day at a public pool in Washington for a swim. T... Read More