Help! My mother is an alcoholic and I don't know who to turn to.

A: Addiction can cause some really serious problems, and when it's a part of your family, it also affects your everyday life and how you deal with your feelings. It's really important to look for an adult you can talk with about your parent's addiction and how you are handling it. Talking with someone else who acknowledges that your parent has a problem can really lift a weight off your chest. …

I'm ready to have to sex and I want to tell my mom. What should I say?

A: Many parents are able to give teens excellent advice and information about sex and sexual health, and can offer them support for the decisions they make. …