teen behavior

Tweens, Teens & College

4 Teen hobbies that might surprise you

How in touch with today’s teens are you? Take a look at four unique hobbies that teens spend time doing. From costuming to...

Tweens, Teens & College

Parents be aware: Dangerous teen trends

You should be aware of the dangerous teen trends that could be occurring among your teen's peer groups.

Children's Health

Plate-cleaning can backfire

Newly released research talks about the implications of forcing kids to clean their plates as they grow.

Tweens, Teens & College

Sexting laws: What parents need to know

We’ve all had that conversation warning our teens not to take any lewd pictures of themselves or others — maybe more than once. This...

Tweens, Teens & College

Snapchat: What parents need to know

Does your tween or teen use the Snapchat app? This hugely popular mobile app has taken over where Instagram left off — but with a...

Tweens, Teens & College

Teen rebellion: When to seek help

Your teen is testing the limits — both at home and at school. Some may say it’s par for the course for teenagers, but when has it...

Tweens, Teens & College

How to teach your teen to be a good loser

Being a teenager is tough enough, but throw some healthy competition in the mix and it's easy for your adolescent to have...

Child Development & Health

Does my child need therapy?

When a child’s life becomes complicated for any reason, it may be helpful to visit a licensed mental health counselor who...

Tweens, Teens & College

Caught red-handed: Your teen's a thief

When your teenager has been caught stealing, is it simply rebellious behavior or a cry for help? Before you risk pushing your...

Tweens, Teens & College

Nurturing an edgy teen

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...

Tweens, Teens & College

Desperate to make the cut

Teenage years are filled with insecurity, doubt and overall awkwardness. Not only are young bodies going through the natural...

Tweens, Teens & College

4 Halloween costumes to avoid this year

How sexy is too sexy when it comes to teen’s Halloween costumes? We looked at the worst of the worst super risque options and came...

Tweens, Teens & College

Set your child’s internal alarm clock

Rousing a sleeping teen is a parenting challenge that spans the ages. Rather than wasting time returning to your teen's room over...

Technology

Warning signs of cell phone misuse

Smartphones are tremendous tools that hold all of the power of the internet and a cell phone in your pocket, but giving the devices...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Should you give your teen birth control?

Your teen has had a boyfriend for several months and although you’ve had the ongoing sex talk and are mostly confident that she...

Tweens, Teens & College

The Medicine Abuse Project: "Wake Up to Medicine Abuse" Week

Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse has grown to epidemic levels in our country, and unfortunately it's rampant among...

Tweens, Teens & College

Depression rates climb as girls enter teen years

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

Tweens, Teens & College

Balance between being a mom and a friend

A mother has a multitude of roles from nurturer to disciplinarian. And somewhere in between is friend. However, it can sometimes be...

Child Development & Health

Calming foods for hyperactive kids

Which foods help calm hyperactive kids? Experts recommend taking a look at the foods your kids are eating to find out why certain...

Tweens, Teens & College

How to have a back-to-school drug talk with your child

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...

Tweens, Teens & College

Are teens turning away from Facebook?

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...