teens

  1. Tweens, Teens & College

    Help your teen get the most out of school

    By Kori Ellis on Aug 14, 2012
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    Many teenagers think they simply don't like school. While in actuality, they may have simply not found the areas that truly interest...
  2. Tweens, Teens & College

    Got dreams?

    By Liz Fichera on Aug 14, 2012
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    Young adult fiction can give teens a glimpse into the what-ifs and teach them to dream big.
  3. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Parenting Guru: Can coaches shape boys into men?

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Aug 14, 2012
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    Esta Soler, an expert on violence against women and children, founded Futures Without Violence 30 years ago and made it into one of...
  4. Tweens, Teens & College

    Are teens turning away from Facebook?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Aug 7, 2012
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    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...
  5. Tweens, Teens & College

    6 Young adult books you’ll want to borrow from your teen

    By Maria Mora on Jul 20, 2012
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    Looking for a hobby to share with your teen? Try reading the same books. Start your own family book club with these six young adult...
  6. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Parenting Guru: How available are you?

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Jul 17, 2012
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    What’s the radical way to parent your tween or teen? Being unconditionally loving and accepting, says Dr. John Duffy, author of The...
  7. Child Development & Health

    Raising an activist child

    By Jen Klein on Jun 26, 2012
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    All of a sudden, your preteen son refuses to drink from plastic water bottles and recites information about water bottle usage and...
  8. Tweens, Teens & College

    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...
  9. Tweens, Teens & College

    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...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    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...
  11. Tweens, Teens & College

    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...
  12. Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips

    Teaching your teens to shop responsibly

    By Kori Ellis on May 1, 2012
    Teens love to shop -- whether it's for the latest fashions or the newest video games. Whether they are spending their own cash, your...
  13. Tweens, Teens & College

    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...
  14. Teen School & Education

    Taking the AP class gamble

    By Jen Klein on Apr 24, 2012
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    It's time to help your high school student set up his or her class schedule for next year. Among the required English, math and...
  15. 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...
  16. Teen Behavior

    How to choose a driving school for your teen

    By Jen Klein on Apr 6, 2012
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    Just yesterday you were taking the training wheels off her bike, and now she's ready to get her learner’s permit. Where did the time...
  17. Teen Behavior

    Is she a honey or a hussy?

    By Jen Klein on Apr 4, 2012
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    It's finally happened. Your teenage son is in love! You can't wait to meet this girl and when you do... you don't like her. She's...
  18. Tweens, Teens & College

    Helping your teen deal with life fears

    By Jen Klein on Mar 22, 2012
    Was your son afraid of spiders when he was little? Did he (mostly) outgrow it? Did you ever laugh with a girlfriend, expressing...
  19. Teen Behavior

    Prom night safety tips

    By Maria Mora on Mar 20, 2012
    As prom night approaches, help make the night memorable and safe for your teen. It’s time to buckle down and have a talk about...
  20. Teen Behavior

    Television as a conversation starter

    By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 13, 2012
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    When your children reach their tweens, finding the right way to initiate conversation can suddenly feel awkward. Whether the topic...
  21. Tweens, Teens & College

    Should you let your teens cross the border for Spring Break?

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Mar 13, 2012
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    Spring Break is a chance for teens to let loose. But with all the dangers in international locales, is it really safe to let our...