How do I cope with my angry teenage daughter? After an somewhat nonsensical rant about how hard her life is (I wanted to chat with her about applying to colleges and how the process was going), she dropped the bomb that she doesn't trust me and therefore doesn't have to talk to me. [more inside]
posted by dzaz on Oct 18, 2009 - 39 answers

Is she fat? A question about a fictional British girl and whether or not she would actually be considered fat. [more inside]
posted by so much modern time on Sep 5, 2009 - 15 answers

Community college: am I asking all the right questions for my soon-to-be-senior daughter? [more inside]
posted by dzaz on Aug 6, 2009 - 37 answers

Does anyone remember a BBC kids' TV series from the 70s-80s featuring psychic teenagers? I last saw it in the mid-80s. [more inside]
posted by emjaybee on Jul 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Teacherfilter: Hurrah, another school year is fast approaching and I'm looking for 48-minute or less teambuilding activities I can use with my 8th grade students (all with emotional disabilities). This is my second year working with these scallawags and we have a silly, trusting relationship, but I want to start 8th grade with a bang! I'm looking for fun, in-class group activities that will continue to get them to think outside the box and help each other accomplish a goal. Anyone got any corporate/academic memories that would address this?
posted by dzaz on Jul 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Please help me find the best laptops for our teens! Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by misha on Jun 16, 2009 - 16 answers

Sisterly advice to a boy turning 13? My half-brother's turning 13 and my stepmother wants everyone to send him words of advice. I've got nothing. Zip. [more inside]
posted by artychoke on Oct 6, 2008 - 33 answers

Adolescent angst-filter --- please recommend good books/movies about being the new kid in town. [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on Feb 23, 2008 - 33 answers

Help identify my daughter's friend's stash [more inside]
posted by Rumple on Mar 11, 2006 - 55 answers