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Raising a child is the most trying endeavor a human being can undertake next to raising a teenager.  So it is understandable if parents need some help sometimes.

Traveling

Dale Carnegie says, "People support a world they helped create."  Sarina Singh has made a similar observation in her article for Lonely Planet.  She suggests getting your teens to take an active part in planning your vacation to make them more enthusiastic about the experience.  For more tips like this check out "Travelling with Teens: A Survival Guide"

Womentraveltips.com advises parents to think about a vacation from their teen's perspective before ever leaving home.  They suggest negotiating with a give and take mentality to help earn cooperation from your adolescent travel companions.

Bullying

Is your child being bullied, but you're unsure of what to do?  Empoweringparents.com has an article about the 9 steps one should take as a parent.

Everyone talks about what to do if your child is the victim of bullying, but people rarely talk about the problem of having a child who is a bully.  This article over at the website of the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights offers insight into what might be going on in your child's life that makes them bully other people and what you can do about it.

Drugs, Alcohol and Substance Abuse

About to have a talk about the dangers of drugs and alcohol with your teen?  Wouldn't it be nice to get an insider perspective on how to effectively reach your child?  eHow.com has an interesting article on "How to Talk to Teens About Drugs (Written by a Teen)"

Are you concerned that your son or daughter might be drinking?  The Palo Alto Medical Foundation has an article on teenage alcohol use.  It touches on the availability of alcohol, warning signs if your teen is drinking as well as the psychological, physical and social detriments of underage drinking.

Eating Disorders

Does your child suddenly hate high calorie foods that they once loved? Does he or she spend a lot of time in front of a mirror pointing out every imperfection?  According to the Casa Palmera, these are some of the 7 Warning Signs of An Eating Disorder.