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Tweens, Teens & College

Give your middle-schooler more freedom

By Sherri Kuhn on Oct 5, 2012

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Middle school is a big jump for kids. Whether they start in 6th grade or 7th, the scene in middle school is completely different...
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Communicating with your college kid

By Sherri Kuhn on Oct 2, 2012

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Your teenager has always been just a cell phone call or text away, but now that she’s off to college how often should you touch...
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Taking a stand: Bullied teen rules homecoming

By Sherri Kuhn on Oct 2, 2012

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Being chosen for a coveted spot on the homecoming court is considered the height of popularity in high school. When sophomore...
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The golden ticket to middle class

By Guest Author on Sep 28, 2012

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At a time when college tuition has skyrocketed over 400 percent over the past 25 years and a struggling global economy has made jobs...
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Can a video game cure depression?

By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 26, 2012

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Researchers at the University of Auckland have created a video game to help teens dealing with depression. Teens get help dealing...
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Teach your teen daughter about breast cancer

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 25, 2012

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Help your teen daughter learn about breast cancer during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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The Medicine Abuse Project: "Wake Up to Medicine Abuse" Week

By Kori Ellis on Sep 23, 2012

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Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse has grown to epidemic levels in our country, and unfortunately it's rampant among...
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Teens and sex: Playing it safe, or still taking risks?

By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 19, 2012

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A new study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that over the last decade there has been little progress in getting...
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Depression rates climb as girls enter teen years

By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 14, 2012

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Teen girls are three times more likely to suffer major depressive episodes than younger tween girls, according to new research. With...
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Teens and moms pregnant together

By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 10, 2012

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The teen pregnancy genre of reality television has added a new twist — teens who are pregnant at the same time as their mothers. Two...
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Macromastia: Large breasts cause problems for teen girls

By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 6, 2012

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Macromastia (also called gigantomastia) is characterized by excessive growth of the breasts that occurs spontaneously during...
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Balance between being a mom and a friend

By Kori Ellis on Sep 5, 2012

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A mother has a multitude of roles from nurturer to disciplinarian. And somewhere in between is friend. However, it can sometimes be...
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Accelerated math: Is it really a good idea?

By Sherri Kuhn on Aug 24, 2012

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Many students in middle school are testing into higher levels of math than their peers. Is it smart to advance your student, or keep...
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How to have a back-to-school drug talk with your child

By Maria Mora on Aug 23, 2012

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Before your teen returns to school in the fall, sit down for a serious talk about drug abuse. Learn how to do your research ahead of...
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Dorm room or off-campus apartment?

By Mary Fetzer on Aug 22, 2012

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When your young adult is ready to move out, how far will you let her go? Help your teen evaluate the pros and cons of dorm versus...
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Host an exchange student: Bringing another culture home

By Sherri Kuhn on Aug 21, 2012

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Has your family ever visited a foreign country? Traveling overseas is always easier when you speak the language or stay with locals....
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Tutoring and test prep: What parents of teens need to know

By Sherri Kuhn on Aug 20, 2012

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Back-to-school time is already here, and for high school students, that means more than just returning to campus. Fall is the time...
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Why does your college kid act that way?

By Sherri Kuhn on Aug 17, 2012

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Your teenager has been home from college this summer and you expected things to be just like the old days, but they are far from it....
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Volunteering opportunities for teens

By Maria Mora on Aug 17, 2012

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Most teens must complete community service requirements for graduation and school organizations. Help your child find meaningful...
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Teaching teens about identity theft

By Sherri Kuhn on Aug 16, 2012

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Once your teens venture out into the world, they are on their own to make choices about who they share their personal information...

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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.