as parents, ensure that your protective instinct doesn’t interfere with the way you deal with your teenager and her relationships. the duo claim that they resorted to the crime because the father disapproved of their romantic relationship. however, the recent news in bangalore has sparked an open discussion on digital platforms and neighborhood gossip, around the topic of romantic relationships among adolescents and how parents struggle to deal and cope with it. and teen love is natural and a part …

are you finding navigating the world of dating and love to be challenging? you shouldn’t have to force a relationship. try not to get swept away in your first love to the point to where you give up time with friends and family. you’re not supposed to have the maturity level of an adult; after all, you are a teenager. when you don’t talk to your boyfriend or girlfriend about your thoughts and feelings, you could be keeping your relationship …

and just the mention of it to our girls can make them feel like slamming doors in our face because they’re sure they know it all. as moms we need to give our girls the knowledge to navigate relationships in a way that respects their boundaries, but also ensures that they have all the tools they need to avoid getting hurt. so, we do the next best thing, which is to talk all the talk and give our girls as …

changes in a teen’s physical and thinking development come with big changes in their relationships with family and friends. a teen’s focus often shifts to social interactions and friendships. as teens develop more reasoning and intuitive abilities, they start to face new responsibilities. one of the key tasks of adolescence is to reach a sense of a personal identity and a secure sense of self. as these things happen, the teen addresses their own problems and starts to develop a …

but for some parents and carers, their child starting a new relationship or to have sex can also be a worrying time. we can help you to spot the signs of an unhealthy relationship and know what to do if you’re worried.signs that a child might be in an unhealthy relationship are:  if you’re worried a child or young person might be experiencing grooming, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, it’s important to get help right away. it’s important for parents …