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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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But all my friends are doing it!

By Lisa Steinke on Feb 15, 2013

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So, here you are again . Your tween is asking to do something with her friends that makes you hesitate. On the one hand, you want...
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Forget sleepwalking: Teens are texting in their sleep

By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 14, 2013

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Teens are so plugged in, they can’t seem to stop — even when they are asleep. Teens are sending and answering texts during their...
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Teens and tattoos: Do you grant permission to get inked?

By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 14, 2013

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For the younger generation, having a tattoo is not the exception – it’s the norm. From tiny words or flowers on an ankle to large...
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When teen dating violence hits your family

By Kori Ellis on Feb 1, 2013

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Dating violence can be physical, emotional, psychological or sexual in nature. It can include forceful, abusive acts, as well as...
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Legally an adult: What to know when your child turns 18

By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 18, 2013

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The child formerly known as your baby has just turned 18. What does that mean for a parent? In the eyes of the law, things change...
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Caught red-handed: Your teen's a thief

By Michelle Maffei on Jan 17, 2013

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When your teenager has been caught stealing, is it simply rebellious behavior or a cry for help? Before you risk pushing your...
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School of Rock: Your teen’s first concert

By Maria Mora on Jan 15, 2013

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Does your teen have Bieber fever? Chances are you’ll be attending a concert with her soon. Discover tips and tricks to stay safe...
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From puberty to parties: A step-by-step guide to your tween's firsts

By Lisa Steinke on Jan 15, 2013

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You thought parenting a toddler through all her firsts was exhausting, but now you’ve got a tween on your hands. It may not be potty...
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Real Housewives of NYC 's Ramona Singer talks SATs and college admissions

By Ramona Singer on Jan 14, 2013

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Ramona Singer from Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City is an astute business woman, plus she's also a wife and mother....
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Nurturing an edgy teen

By Maria Mora on Jan 9, 2013

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If you have a child who doesn’t fit in, don’t focus on the negative aspects of being different. Embrace your child’s unique...
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Jada Pinkett Smith defends her parenting style

By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 8, 2013

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Parenting takes a crazy turn when your child becomes a tween. When Jada Pinkett Smith’s 12-year-old daughter Willow decided to shave...
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Morning-after pill: Should teens carry one?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 7, 2013

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The debate over the morning-after pill has heated up again. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently recommended that all teen...
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Eating disorders on campus: Why you should talk to your teen

By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 4, 2013

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You discussed campus safety issues and concerns with your college student, but did you ever think to talk about healthy eating...
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6 New Year's resolutions for parents of teens

By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 1, 2013

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Parenting teens is a difficult task — and one that keeps changing as your teen matures. When you spend more time having yelling...
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5 Safe New Year's celebrations for teens

By Michelle Maffei on Dec 28, 2012

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New Year's Eve parties aren't just for adults anymore — teens love to ring in the new year too. That doesn't mean that your teen...
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Tumblr: A hip hangout for teens

By Sherri Kuhn on Dec 21, 2012

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Social media is here to stay — and the next big thing is always just around the corner. While Tumblr isn’t new, it isn’t a social...
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Teens with smartphones: Are they really having more sex?

By Sherri Kuhn on Dec 20, 2012

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With so many teens owning smartphones, their online access is virtually 24/7 — and parents cannot possibly see or track their...
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4 Holiday volunteering opportunities for teens

By Maria Mora on Dec 17, 2012

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Get your teens involved with holiday giving this season. Volunteering offers teens a rewarding, enriching way to make the most of...

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