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Understanding your teen’s slang

By Tiernan McKay on Feb 9, 2012

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Parents of teens know that the vernacular changes quicker than the seasons. It’s difficult to keep up, let alone actually...
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Valentine's Day party ideas for teens

By Kori Ellis on Feb 6, 2012
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If your teen is hosting a Valentine's Day party in your home, follow these tips and...
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CDC recommends routine HPV vaccines for boys

By Monica Beyer on Feb 6, 2012

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The Centers for Disease Control has now officially made a recommendation that all boys get the HPV vaccination. This immunization,...
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When to tell your daughter about her first period

By Monica Beyer on Jan 23, 2012

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A first period generally makes its presence known at around age 12, although this average is trending slightly downward. How will...
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Sex Facts: Clueless teens are getting pregnant

By Tiernan McKay on Jan 20, 2012

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Would you believe that a significant number of teenage mothers say they didn’t know they could get pregnant? Could teens really be...
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Are these teen girls faking their illnesses?

By Monica Beyer on Jan 19, 2012

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When 12 teenage girls fell ill in New York, not only were their parents mystified, but their doctors were as well. Ultimately they...
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Editors said this photo was too sexy for the yearbook

By Monica Beyer on Jan 16, 2012

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A Colorado teenager's senior pictures were rejected by a committee of her peers recently for being too sexy to appear in their...
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French nutritionist proposes giving kids better grades for being slim

By Monica Beyer on Jan 5, 2012

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A French nutritionist has drafted a proposal to help end childhood obesity in France by giving extra credit for staying thin. Is...
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How to protect your teen's gadgets

By Kori Ellis on Dec 14, 2011

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It's likely your teenager has a laptop, smartphone, tablet or other gadget on their holiday gift list. Although most teens love...
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Popular holiday gifts for tween girls

By Christina Holt on Dec 14, 2011

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The hottest holiday gifts for tween girls this year include mismatched accessories, a pocket-sized video game, an expensive doll,...
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Popular holiday gifts for tween boys

By Christina Holt on Dec 14, 2011

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Tween boys are difficult group when it comes to finding the perfect holiday gift, but we've rounded up several holiday gift ideas...
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Restrictions remain on morning-after pill sales to minors

By Monica Beyer on Dec 12, 2011

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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA's plans to make the morning-after pill, Plan B, available...
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How to engage today's teens and help them mature

By Kori Ellis on Dec 2, 2011
As parents, we want to protect our kids but we also have to allow them to mature and become responsible adults. However, the current...
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At what age should you let your daughter have a boyfriend?

By Michelle Maffei on Nov 30, 2011

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You're one step away from committing your teenager for being boy crazy, but does that necessarily mean she's ready for a boyfriend?...
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How to prepare your teen for the real world

By Kori Ellis on Nov 28, 2011

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One of the most difficult things for teenagers is the transition from being completely dependent on their parents into the real...
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HPV vaccine risk: Shot may have put 13-year-old in coma

By Monica Beyer on Nov 28, 2011

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British teenager Lucy Hinks is suffering from a severe illness, possibly as a result of an HPV vaccine. Her physicians are looking...
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Do your kids really need college?

By Tiernan McKay on Nov 25, 2011

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At one time, in the not-too-distant-past, a college degree seemed necessary for success. But in these difficult economic times,...
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5 Holiday gift ideas for tweens

By Kori Ellis on Nov 23, 2011

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Tweens can be difficult to shop for as they've outgrown many toys, but are too young for most items geared toward teens. Check out...
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5 Holiday gift ideas for teens

By Kori Ellis on Nov 23, 2011

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Whether your teen loves movies, gadgets, video games or something else, we have some terrific holiday gift ideas. Check out these...
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Popular social games for teens

By Kori Ellis on Nov 22, 2011

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Social network games, multiplayer video games and virtual worlds are popular among teens and tweens because they not only entertain,...

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