teenagers

  1. Tweens, Teens & College

    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...
  2. Teen Health & Wellness

    Should you pull your teen from the team?

    By Jen Klein on May 29, 2012
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    Youth sports is a meaningful part of many kids’ lives, but not every experience is positive. Especially for teens, there often is...
  3. Teen School & Education

    College solicitations: Real mail or junk mail?

    By Jen Klein on Apr 16, 2012
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    In the increasingly competitive college application process, not only are our kids competing for spaces in the college or university...
  4. Tweens, Teens & College

    Could my teen be using undetectable drugs?

    By Tiernan McKay on Apr 12, 2012
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    If you regularly test your teen for drugs or are considering doing so, you may be surprised to hear that many new drug trends cannot...
  5. Tweens, Teens & College

    A peek inside the life of your teen

    By Tiernan McKay on Apr 11, 2012
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    When you're parenting a teen, the urge to snoop is pretty powerful, but there are bigger issues to consider beyond the tidbit of...
  6. Parenting

    Families around the world: Life in Hong Kong

    By Katie Kavulla on Mar 30, 2012
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    Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce...
  7. Tweens, Teens & College

    Is my teen being blackmailed?

    By Tiernan McKay on Mar 21, 2012
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    It seems the issue of bullying will never go away. Trends in bullying are becoming even more disturbing and damaging. Some bullies...
  8. Tweens, Teens & College

    Do your kids really need college?

    By Tiernan McKay on Nov 25, 2011
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    At one time, in the not-too-distant-past, a college degree seemed necessary for success. But in these difficult economic times,...
  9. Tweens, Teens & College

    When your teen can’t find a job

    By Tiernan McKay on Nov 11, 2011
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    Unemployment today is a huge problem -- not just for adults, but for teenagers who once enjoyed a wide open job market. Gone are the...
  10. Teen Behavior

    A course in household budgeting for your teen

    By Jen Klein on Oct 27, 2011
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    If you have a teenager at home, he or she is closer to going out on his or her own than you might like to admit. You’ve worked hard...
  11. Tweens, Teens & College

    What’s the right age for girls to wear makeup?

    By Kim Grundy on Jul 28, 2011
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    What is the right age for your daughter to wear makeup? Parents and experts dish on the right age for makeup and how to ensure it...
  12. Tweens, Teens & College

    Online games for teens

    By Michelle Maffei on Jun 30, 2011
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    According to a study by the MacArthur Foundation, nearly 97 percent of kids ages 12 to 17 play video games, including online gaming....
  13. Tweens, Teens & College

    Responsibility and your teen’s first job

    By Laura Willard on Jun 16, 2011
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    Does your teen want a job? Do you want your teen to get her first job? Or perhaps you both think it’s an awful idea that will...
  14. Family Travel

    5 Best hotels for teens

    By Michelle Maffei on May 23, 2011
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    Family-friendly hotels may seem like your best bet when planning a family vacation, but when traveling with teens, giving them a...
  15. Tweens, Teens & College

    Prom peer pressure

    By Michelle Maffei on Apr 25, 2011
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    As if being a high schooler isn’t tough enough, the pressures of prom can weigh heavily on your teen. Here are some tips on how to...
  16. Teen Behavior

    When your teenager hates you

    By Jen Klein on Jan 22, 2011
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    It's the rare parent-child relationship that doesn't go through some growing pains during adolescence. Even the most loving,...
  17. Living

    How to negotiate just about anything

    By Mary Fetzer on Jan 17, 2011
    Negotiating is a way of life. We negotiate with our spouse about money, with our kids about curfew and with salespeople about...
  18. Teen Behavior

    Teens and chores

    By Laura Willard on Sep 27, 2010
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    Does your teen have a chore list that he has to complete every week -- or is it just easier for you to let him off the hook and do...
  19. School Age Kids

    7 Tips for teaching your child responsibility

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 23, 2010
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    Looking for a way to teach children responsibility? The best lessons can be taught right at home. Whether you’re a reformed...
  20. Tweens, Teens & College

    How to parent teens and tweens

    By Abbi Perets on Aug 7, 2010
    The heavy sighs. The eye-rolls. The comments you can't quite hear but that you know were insulting. All the signs are there: you've...
  21. College

    Printable college dorm shopping list

    By SheKnows Editors on Jul 14, 2010
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    Heading off to college or sending off your student? Make sure their dorm is decked out with all the college dorm essentials. Print...