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Tweens, Teens & College

Top 12 graduation gifts for college-bound students

By Michelle Maffei on May 14, 2013

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As you get ready to watch your high school senior make his or her final steps towards graduation, finding the perfect gift means...
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Teen suicide: How to help the survivors

By Sherri Kuhn on May 9, 2013

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When a teen commits suicide, the family members of the victim aren’t the only ones who are grappling for answers. Many teens who...
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Teens in foster care: How can you help?

By Sherri Kuhn on May 1, 2013

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The sad truth about kids in foster care is that many of them never quite find a “forever home” where they can live until they are...
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Forget college: Find a mentor

By Tiernan McKay on Apr 23, 2013

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For decades, a college degree has been the standard for young adults looking to make their mark on the professional world. But has...
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4 Teen hobbies that might surprise you

By Maria Mora on Apr 23, 2013

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How in touch with today’s teens are you? Take a look at four unique hobbies that teens spend time doing. From costuming to...
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Parents be aware: Dangerous teen trends

By Laura Willard on Apr 22, 2013

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You should be aware of the dangerous teen trends that could be occurring among your teen's peer groups.
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Kids vs Global Warming: How teens are making a difference

By Maureen Wallace on Apr 18, 2013

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Teens care about more than just dating, going out on a Friday night and getting their driver’s licenses. Some teens are taking...
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Extreme social media makeover for college students

By Guest Author on Apr 17, 2013

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With spring finally at the doorstep, it couldn’t be a better time for college students to do some social media spring cleaning,...
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Should you let your teen backpack through Europe?

By Sherri Kuhn on Apr 15, 2013

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High school graduation is the end of years of hard work — and the start of a new, more adult life for most teens. Many teens want to...
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Sexting laws: What parents need to know

By Sherri Kuhn on Apr 8, 2013

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We’ve all had that conversation warning our teens not to take any lewd pictures of themselves or others — maybe more than once. This...
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How to talk to your son about date rape

By Sherri Kuhn on Apr 4, 2013

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It’s not just moms of girls who need to worry about date rape. Boys need to be prepared to be smart, safe and know what the...
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Boys and body image

By Ami Burns on Mar 27, 2013

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When we think about eating disorders in children, we tend to focus on girls. Yet boys have body image issues too. Whether it’s an...
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Should Victoria's Secret be targeting tweens?

By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 27, 2013

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Remember when date night might have meant a stop at Victoria’s Secret for something sexy? That seems to be changing, when half the...
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10 Ways parents can help their teens be safe drivers

By Guest Author on Mar 20, 2013

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Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S., and they crash at three times the rate of more experienced...
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Snapchat: What parents need to know

By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 19, 2013

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Does your tween or teen use the Snapchat app? This hugely popular mobile app has taken over where Instagram left off — but with a...
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How much green should you give your tween?

By Lisa Steinke on Mar 15, 2013

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Lately, you’re starting to feel more like your tween’s ATM than her M-O-M. So how much money should you be giving her? Or should she...
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Are prom dresses too sexy?

By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 12, 2013

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Prom season is here and your daughter can’t wait to find the perfect dress. Have you seen the latest in prom fashions? Some of these...
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Teen rebellion: When to seek help

By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 27, 2013

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Your teen is testing the limits — both at home and at school. Some may say it’s par for the course for teenagers, but when has it...
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How to teach your teen to be a good loser

By Michelle Maffei on Feb 23, 2013

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Being a teenager is tough enough, but throw some healthy competition in the mix and it's easy for your adolescent to have...
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How much social media is too much?

By Ami Burns on Feb 18, 2013
So, your child has a Facebook account, but now she wants Twitter, too. That's not enough — her friends pin their favorite everything...

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Articles and information for parents of tweens (ages 11 and 12), teens (ages 13-18) - as well as moms with college-age kids, young adults and adult children! Facts on health, money, allowances, first jobs, getting good grades and more.