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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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Is MTV reality TV bad for children?

By Mary Fetzer on Jun 15, 2012

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The stars of MTV’s most popular reality TV shows are pregnant, intoxicated or incarcerated. Experts help you find teachable moments...
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Type 2 diabetes in teens: Out of control?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jun 14, 2012

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One-third of children and teens in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese, putting them at greater risk of developing Type 2...
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Battling a moody tween

By Tiernan McKay on Jun 14, 2012

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Some parents may think that major moodiness doesn’t surface in full force until the teenage years, but tweens can definitely push...
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5 Ways to tweak your teen’s face

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Jun 12, 2012

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Oh adolescence, what a pain in the rear you are. Many a mother finds herself reliving the horrific early-morning hours of junior...
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Dad forces sons to drink alcohol

By Monica Beyer on Jun 8, 2012

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An Arizona dad is feeling the heat after he forced his teen sons to drink liquor after he busted them sneaking into his stash. Is...
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Teens today snub driving

By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Jun 6, 2012

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Once upon a time, driving symbolized freedom and independence for those who had yet to get their licenses. But nowadays there are...
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Can blogging be therapeutic for teenagers?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jun 1, 2012

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Everyone seems to have a blog these days, but have you considered letting your teen start one? Inner thoughts and worries that used...
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Mean girls rule the school? Help your daughter deal

By Sherri Kuhn on May 31, 2012

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Whether on the elementary school playground or on a high school campus, cliques are a powerful way for groups of girls to exclude...
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Popularity of inhaling nitrous oxide is a dangerous trend

By Sherri Kuhn on May 24, 2012

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The popularity of inhaling nitrous oxide — or “Whip-its” — seems to be making a comeback among teens and young adults. Actress Demi...
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Think women are lousy drivers? Watch out for teen girls

By Sherri Kuhn on May 18, 2012

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According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teen girls are twice as likely to use electronic devices while...
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Are slumber parties the new excuse for hooking up?

By Sherri Kuhn on May 14, 2012

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Sleepovers have always been a fun way for teens to spend time with their friends. But the trend these days is towards sleepovers...
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Your college freshman’s first mistake

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on May 10, 2012

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If your child has applied to college and been accepted, what else is there to do but buy the comforter and towels and drop her at...
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Do you read your teen's text messages?

By Sherri Kuhn on May 4, 2012

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Most teens communicate with their friends through text messages. Should you allow yours complete privacy with texting, or read them...
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Teen wants Seventeen magazine exposed

By Monica Beyer on May 3, 2012

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Move over Photoshopped models — a teenager has set into motion a rapidly-growing online petition for Seventeen magazine to stop...
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Don't sabotage your teen's social life

By Sherri Kuhn on May 2, 2012

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We all want our teens to be able to make friends and build friendships. At times, it’s tempting to go overboard in trying to help...
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How to choose a summer camp for your teen

By Kori Ellis on Apr 25, 2012

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Summer camp isn't just for little kids. Older children and teens can benefit from going to camp, as well. At camp, kids of all ages...
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Latest drinking trend for teens: Distilling hand sanitizer

By Sherri Kuhn on Apr 25, 2012

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Teenagers have always been creative in their attempts to get high or drunk. Some teens are finding their latest high in a bottle...
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Teaching your teens good money habits

By Kori Ellis on Apr 20, 2012

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Teaching your teens good money habits now will lay the groundwork for their financial future. Let your teenagers be involved in the...
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Reiterating the Golden Rule in adolescence

By Jen Klein on Apr 13, 2012

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Mean Girls isn’t the half of it. Adolescents can be ruthless and cruel in ways parents can hardly fathom. Or, more accurately,...

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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.