teens

  1. Tweens, Teens & College

    Teens in foster care: How can you help?

    By Sherri Kuhn on May 1, 2013
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    The sad truth about kids in foster care is that many of them never quite find a “forever home” where they can live until they are...
  2. Tweens, Teens & College

    4 Teen hobbies that might surprise you

    By Maria Mora on Apr 23, 2013
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    How in touch with today’s teens are you? Take a look at four unique hobbies that teens spend time doing. From costuming to...
  3. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Parenting and autism: Jessica’s story

    By Maria Mora on Apr 22, 2013
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    Twelve years ago, Jessica Watson’s daughter was diagnosed with autism. Watson drove home from the doctor’s office envisioning a...
  4. Tweens, Teens & College

    Kids vs Global Warming: How teens are making a difference

    By Maureen Wallace on Apr 18, 2013
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    Teens care about more than just dating, going out on a Friday night and getting their driver’s licenses. Some teens are taking...
  5. Children's Health

    Beyond autism awareness: Preparing for the future

    By Jessica Watson on Apr 17, 2013
    Autism rates began to rise almost 20 years ago, which puts us at the beginning of a boom in teens and adults with autism heading out...
  6. Tweens, Teens & College

    10 Ways parents can help their teens be safe drivers

    By Guest Author on Mar 20, 2013
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    Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S., and they crash at three times the rate of more experienced...
  7. Teen Health & Wellness

    Helping teens tackle common skin care problems

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Feb 27, 2013
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    As if teens didn’t have enough to worry about, dealing with chronic skin problems can become not only a daily irritation for them,...
  8. Tweens, Teens & College

    Teen rebellion: When to seek help

    By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 27, 2013
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    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...
  9. Tweens, Teens & College

    How to teach your teen to be a good loser

    By Michelle Maffei on Feb 23, 2013
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    Being a teenager is tough enough, but throw some healthy competition in the mix and it's easy for your adolescent to have...
  10. Teen Health & Wellness

    Acne 101: Tackling troubled teen skin

    By Laura Owens on Feb 22, 2013
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    Most of us are hit with zits at some time in our lives. Blemishes and acne can pop up on our face, neck, back, chest and shoulders....
  11. Child Development & Health

    Eating disorders amp up with technology

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Feb 22, 2013
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    The bounty of diet and exercise information at our fingertips gives endless options for living a healthy lifestyle, but for kids and...
  12. Teen Health & Wellness

    Understanding your teen’s nutritional needs

    By Laura Owens on Feb 20, 2013
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    Childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing. But with a little guidance, even the most junk-food obsessed kids can create a lifetime of...
  13. Tweens, Teens & College

    Teens and tattoos: Do you grant permission to get inked?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 14, 2013
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    For the younger generation, having a tattoo is not the exception – it’s the norm. From tiny words or flowers on an ankle to large...
  14. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Mom story: My daughter died from inhaling helium

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Feb 7, 2013
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    On Feb. 18, 2012, Lori Earp’s 14-year-old daughter, Ashley Long, of Eagle Point, Oregon, went to a party with her girlfriends. What...
  15. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Payton Rae: Staying true to herself while chasing a dream

    By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 6, 2013
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    Country singer Payton Rae is well on her way to a successful singing career — and she’s only 17. From a young age, she had the dream...
  16. Valentine's Gift Ideas

    4 Teen-friendly Valentine's Day gift ideas

    By Maria Mora on Feb 4, 2013
    Young love is inevitable, and Valentine's Day is a holiday that teens feel pressured to celebrate at a young age. It's OK to get...
  17. Tweens, Teens & College

    Legally an adult: What to know when your child turns 18

    By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 18, 2013
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    The child formerly known as your baby has just turned 18. What does that mean for a parent? In the eyes of the law, things change...
  18. Tweens, Teens & College

    Caught red-handed: Your teen's a thief

    By Michelle Maffei on Jan 17, 2013
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    When your teenager has been caught stealing, is it simply rebellious behavior or a cry for help? Before you risk pushing your...
  19. Tweens, Teens & College

    School of Rock: Your teen’s first concert

    By Maria Mora on Jan 15, 2013
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    Does your teen have Bieber fever? Chances are you’ll be attending a concert with her soon. Discover tips and tricks to stay safe...
  20. Tweens, Teens & College

    Nurturing an edgy teen

    By Maria Mora on Jan 9, 2013
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    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...
  21. Tweens, Teens & College

    Morning-after pill: Should teens carry one?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 7, 2013
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    The debate over the morning-after pill has heated up again. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently recommended that all teen...