Families

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• Coming Out

  Coming out (or not) is a personal choice that depends on you and your situation. Learn more in this article for teens.

• Managing Your Emotional Reactions

  People who do a good job of managing emotions know that it's healthy to express their feelings, but that it matters how they express them. Get tips in this article for teens.

• I Tell My Aunt More Than I Tell My Parents. Is That a Problem?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Understanding Other People

  Being able to predict how other people might feel, act, or react is a skill that helps us build better relationships. These tips can help you develop the skill of understanding others.

• Teens Talk About Family (Video)

  In this video, teens talk about living with parents and siblings -- the things they argue about and how they get along.

• Apologizing

  We all mess up at times. An apology tells someone that we're sorry for the hurt we caused — even if we didn't do it on purpose. But does an apology fix everything? And how should you handle it if someone apologizes to you? Find out here.

• What If a Parent Won’t Stop Texting While Driving?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Assertiveness

  Assertiveness is the ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful. But it doesn't come naturally to everyone. Find out if you're too passive, too aggressive, or just assertive enough.

• Welcome Home Yoga (Video)

  Unwind after a long day at school with this yoga routine for teens.

• 5 Ways to (Respectfully) Disagree

  These 5 tips can help you disagree with someone in a constructive way - without losing it or shying away from how you feel.

• Talking to Parents About Depression

  If you feel depressed, you need to reach out for help and support. Read our tips for teens on talking to parents about depression.

• When a Sibling Is Seriously Ill

  When your sibling has a serious illness, you may find yourself juggling some pretty intense and confusing emotions. Here are some ways to take care of yourself during this stressful time.

• Family Money Troubles

  Stressed out by your parents' money worries? Check out our tips for handling tough times.

• When Parents Argue

  Sometimes parents stay levelheaded when they disagree, and they allow each other a chance to listen and to talk. But many times when parents disagree, they argue. Here's how to deal with it.

• Abuse

  Abuse can take many forms. This article talks about recognizing abuse, its effects, and what someone who is being abused can do.

• Coping With an Alcoholic Parent

  Alcoholism causes anguish not only for the person who drinks, but for everyone who is involved with that person. But there are things you can do to help cope with the problems alcoholism creates in families.

• Adoption

  It's natural for any adopted person, child or adult, to have complex feelings about being adopted. Find out more about the emotions and other issues adopted teens face.

• Stepparents

  Because everyone's situation is different, there are no easy answers to accepting a stepparent. But here are some ideas to help you deal.

• Dealing With Divorce

  If you're dealing with your parents' divorce, it may seem hard, but it is possible to cope and have a good family life in spite of the changes divorce can bring.

• Why Do I Fight With My Parents So Much?

  Part of being a teen is developing your own identity -one that is separate from the identities of your parents. Read about why you and your parents seem to be constantly at odds.

• Talking to Your Parents – or Other Adults

  Whether it's an everyday issue like schoolwork or an emergency situation, these tips can help you improve communications with your parents and other adults.