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Tips for managing the middle school transition

By Dr. Jerry Weichman on Feb 24, 2012

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It comes fast... sooner than most parents expect. Suddenly your kid is not so little anymore. Many parents wrestle with the...
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Body piercings a parent can be proud of

By Monica Beyer on Feb 24, 2012

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If your teenager has expressed interest in getting a body piercing, you may not quite know where to turn to for expert advice. There...
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Girls ask Youtube viewers "Am I ugly?"

By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Feb 23, 2012

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Adolescence, with the acne, awkwardness and hormone changes that embody this pivatol time in life, is already hard enough for most...
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A party game that can kill

By Tiernan McKay on Feb 23, 2012

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The death of an Oregon teenager after inhaling helium at a party sheds light on yet another potential risk that parents need to...
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Spring Break safety: Travel tips for teens and college kids

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Feb 20, 2012

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Ever since Natalee Holloway disappeared during her celebratory high school graduation trip to Aruba in 2005, it is natural for...
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Teach your teen how to talk again

By Mary Fetzer on Feb 15, 2012

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"We have to pull teens out of the cyber world and into the joys of interacting with other people face to face. If we do not, we risk...
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Gun-toting dad teaches teen a lesson

By Monica Beyer on Feb 10, 2012

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After a teenager rants on Facebook about how horrid her parents are, her dad gives her a dose of her own medicine by shooting her...
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Understanding your teen’s slang

By Tiernan McKay on Feb 9, 2012

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Parents of teens know that the vernacular changes quicker than the seasons. It’s difficult to keep up, let alone actually...
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Valentine's Day party ideas for teens

By Kori Ellis on Feb 6, 2012
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If your teen is hosting a Valentine's Day party in your home, follow these tips and...
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CDC recommends routine HPV vaccines for boys

By Monica Beyer on Feb 6, 2012

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The Centers for Disease Control has now officially made a recommendation that all boys get the HPV vaccination. This immunization,...
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When to tell your daughter about her first period

By Monica Beyer on Jan 23, 2012

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A first period generally makes its presence known at around age 12, although this average is trending slightly downward. How will...
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Sex Facts: Clueless teens are getting pregnant

By Tiernan McKay on Jan 20, 2012

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Would you believe that a significant number of teenage mothers say they didn’t know they could get pregnant? Could teens really be...
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Are these teen girls faking their illnesses?

By Monica Beyer on Jan 19, 2012

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When 12 teenage girls fell ill in New York, not only were their parents mystified, but their doctors were as well. Ultimately they...
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Editors said this photo was too sexy for the yearbook

By Monica Beyer on Jan 16, 2012

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A Colorado teenager's senior pictures were rejected by a committee of her peers recently for being too sexy to appear in their...
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French nutritionist proposes giving kids better grades for being slim

By Monica Beyer on Jan 5, 2012

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A French nutritionist has drafted a proposal to help end childhood obesity in France by giving extra credit for staying thin. Is...
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How to protect your teen's gadgets

By Kori Ellis on Dec 14, 2011

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It's likely your teenager has a laptop, smartphone, tablet or other gadget on their holiday gift list. Although most teens love...
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Popular holiday gifts for tween girls

By Christina Holt on Dec 14, 2011

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The hottest holiday gifts for tween girls this year include mismatched accessories, a pocket-sized video game, an expensive doll,...
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Popular holiday gifts for tween boys

By Christina Holt on Dec 14, 2011

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Tween boys are difficult group when it comes to finding the perfect holiday gift, but we've rounded up several holiday gift ideas...
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Restrictions remain on morning-after pill sales to minors

By Monica Beyer on Dec 12, 2011

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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA's plans to make the morning-after pill, Plan B, available...
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How to engage today's teens and help them mature

By Kori Ellis on Dec 2, 2011

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As parents, we want to protect our kids but we also have to allow them to mature and become responsible adults. However, the current...

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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.