Adolescence Highlights

The years between childhood and adolescence have their own set of issues. Children are often just as confused as you are by their conflicting desires. One minute they're playing with dolls, the next minute they're worrying about menstruation. Writer Carol Weston, whose latest book is called Girl-Talk: All the Stuff Your Sister Never Told You, shares her secrets for how to get closer to your tween.

Lindsay Lohan’s back in court today facing potential jail time for reportedly disobeying judge’s orders to see a psychologist at least once a week. According to TMZ, she hasn’t been showing up to her shrink. Her excuse is that she’s been working out of the country. But Lindsay’s probation requires her to show up no matter what. The actress has also only completed about 21 of her 360 court ordered community service hours.

Emily, 15, has been sexually active for about two years, and while she says she uses protection, it isn't always 100 percent effective. Health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels talks with Emily's mom, Jody, about a parent's role in encouraging teen abstinence.

Mariela Dabbah nos cuenta qué hacer si tu hijo no muestra interés en la escuela.

Dr Sylvia Gearing shares her professional tips to know if your teen is hurting themselves.

Dr Sylvia Gearing fills you in on what to do when your teen is hurting themselves.

Leslie King, LCSW and Darryl Sollerh discuss worries parents have over children's lack of sharing

Leslie King, LCSW, Crossroads School counselor and Darryl Sollerh, teacher at Crossroads School talks about test taking anxiety.

The Doctors debate the pros and cons of drug testing in middle schools.

In this episode of Quality Time, Daddy Clay interviews Daisy Whitney. She is the host of the New Media Minute and the author of "The Mockingbirds". This novel for teens is about an elite boarding school's underground student-run justice system and deals with the controversial subject of date rape. She tells us why she decided to write a book for teenagers and what is the appropriate age for your teen to read the book.