Three girls sit by a window talking with each other, while one of them is looking at another girl who is further away. This shows how peer pressure can exclude others from their peers.

How To Talk About Peer Pressure With Your Kids: 5 Tips

When I was in school, I remember the teachers often talked about peer pressure. They would warn us about the dangers of giving in and share what activities we should avoid, even if our friends were doing them. Our parents also addressed this, though they rarely called it “peer pressure.” Many of us remember the …

A teenage girl is sitting on a bed in her bedroom while her mom, sitting at her desk, tries to look inside from far away.

How To Parent The Child Who Is The Opposite Of You

Many parents hope their children become a little version of themselves, a mini-me. It’s easy for them to love and gush over a child who shares many commonalities with them. But what happens when the child turns out to be the complete opposite of them? Some parents find themselves in a situation where their children …