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Help your teen get the most out of school

By Kori Ellis on Aug 14, 2012

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Many teenagers think they simply don't like school. While in actuality, they may have simply not found the areas that truly interest...
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Got dreams?

By Liz Fichera on Aug 14, 2012

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Young adult fiction can give teens a glimpse into the what-ifs and teach them to dream big.
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How to teach your college student to earn free money

By Kimberly Horn on Aug 8, 2012
When some young adults get to college, the temptation to spend grows somewhat exponentially. There’s no one looking over their...
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Louisiana school bans pregnant teens

By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 7, 2012

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A charter school in Delhi, Louisiana, is making headlines for a controversial school policy that requires students suspected of...
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Are teens turning away from Facebook?

By Sherri Kuhn on Aug 7, 2012

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Teens were the first to embrace Facebook — that’s who it was created for in the first place. Now that everyone from an 11-year-old...
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When teens cut: The scary truth teens can easily hide

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 27, 2012

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What do you know about cutting? Some teens and adults cut themselves in order to release pain, a ritual that’s usually done in...
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What is it with body modifications?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 26, 2012

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The art of body modifications and body piercings has really taken off in the past few years, and even teens are getting in on the...
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Teens and heroin: Same drug, different game

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 26, 2012

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Mention heroin and most adults picture strung-out addicts in a back alley, using dirty needles to shoot up. Heroin is back with a...
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Does ballet beget bulimics?

By Monica Beyer on Jul 26, 2012

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More than ever before, the focus in today’s pop culture is on body image. Who’s the skinniest? Who’s the heaviest? Who has the most...
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6 Young adult books you’ll want to borrow from your teen

By Maria Mora on Jul 20, 2012

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Looking for a hobby to share with your teen? Try reading the same books. Start your own family book club with these six young adult...
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Exercise and teen girls: How much is too much?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 19, 2012

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Exercise can be addictive, but when does that rush your teen gets from working out actually turn into a bad thing? Just as with...
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An empty nest... finally!

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 18, 2012

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Some parents want to hold on to their last child forever, not letting them leave for college. Other parents are practically pushing...
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Do as I say, not as I do

By Monica Beyer on Jul 16, 2012

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The day will come when your child will ask you, “Did you ever do drugs?” or “Did you get drunk in high school?” Will your response...
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Modern-day teen addictions

By Mary Fetzer on Jul 9, 2012

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You’ve warned your kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, but are you prepared to keep them safe from a whole new range of...
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Your divorce: Coming clean to your teen

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 6, 2012

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Divorce is hard on everyone in the family. Teens can be especially vulnerable at this time — even more so if there are harsh words...
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The salt and ice challenge: Don't let your teen get burned

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 5, 2012

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The latest teen challenge to take over YouTube may seem like harmless fun, but it can have serious consequences. The salt and ice...
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Should you let your teen tan?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 4, 2012

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We’ve all heard the news reports about tanning booths enough to know that they aren’t a good idea. Many teens are still addicted to...
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The dangers of the "choking game"

By Sherri Kuhn on Jun 22, 2012

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It’s become common on YouTube — tweens and teens using towels, belts, their own hands or hyperventilating to make themselves “choke”...
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Facebook and kids: How young is too young?

By Kori Ellis on Jun 19, 2012

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The current age limit to join Facebook is 13. However, reports are circulating that the social media giant is considering easing its...
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Do you strive to be the "cool" parent?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jun 18, 2012

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Some parents fall into the trap of wanting to be so “cool” that they forget what their teens really need is a parent. Do you...

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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.