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Teen

Just because they’re independent doesn’t mean they don’t need you. From middle school to college prep, here’s what you need to know to raise a teen.

Cool parenting rule

This “no questions asked” parenting rule is truly top-tier

"What was the coolest rule your parents had growing up?"

Updated Feb. 02, 2024
Teen girls using school bathroom mirror

School removes mirrors from bathrooms to curb students’ TikTok use

One school psychologist thinks it'll end up backfiring.

Updated Jan. 29, 2024
Tween using skincare

‘Sephora kids’ and the concerning influence of social media on tween girls

It’s a far cry from their millennial parents’ trips to Claire’s for cheap eyeshadow.

Updated Jan. 29, 2024
teen girl depressed

New research shows more than 6% of teens have used diet pills in the last 30 days

Researchers blame the multibillion dollar weight loss industry for preying on teen girls.

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
mom and teen daughter having breakfast parent child relationship

How to build connection with your child: Mom/Dad vs. Parent Roles

Parents are the closest person to their child.

Updated Jan. 16, 2024
Two parents pose next to their 'period board' they made for their daughters

Parents go viral on TikTok for *genius* ‘period board’ idea for their daughters

A period board is just what the doctor ordered when it's that time of the month.

Updated Jan. 12, 2024
girls hands using cellphones sextortion online safety

What parents need to know about the new ‘sextortion’ cases with teens

An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.

Updated Jan. 02, 2024
teenage girl doing homework - college admissions tips for parents

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert

Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
mom hugging her teen daughter - teenager pulling away

What to do if your teenager starts pulling away

I needed to adapt, to give her space when she needed it and to be there with open arms when she was ready to let me in.

Updated Oct. 24, 2023
Mother filling out something on computer with teen

Everything a college advisor wants parents to know about the recent changes to FAFSA

Here's what parents need to know about the changes to the FAFSA.1

Updated Oct. 26, 2023
woman on the phone texting- how to connect with teens

Connect on their level: 12 texts to strengthen your relationship with your teen  

Boost your bond with these simple, meaningful messages.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
young teen girl holding vitamin - best vitamins for teens

The 5 best vitamins for teens, according to a dietitian

Most teens rely on processed foods for calories, but vitamins can help.

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
mom hugging daughter going to college - child leaves home

To the mama whose baby flew the nest

When our kids leave the nest, they aren’t the only ones who have new opportunities and possibilities ahead. As parents, we do too.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
Prime energy drink for kids on shelf - Are energy drinks safe for kids

Are energy drinks safe for kids?

Although amounts vary, most energy drinks contain 100 to 300 mg of caffeine per serving. Coffee has 95 mg.

Updated Jul. 25, 2023
Tween girl looking in the mirror - Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

More children and teens than ever are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. An expert shares what to know.

Updated Jul. 19, 2023
10-year-old girl using social media smartphone - social media advisory

The Surgeon General’s social media advisory is a wake-up call for parents

“Our children have become unknowing participants in a decades-long experiment,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote.

Updated May. 24, 2023
group of teens using smart phones - apa guidelines on social media

APA releases new guidelines on teen social media use: What parents need to know

The 10 recommendations are meant to offer some clarity at a time when many teens across the country are in crisis.

Updated May. 19, 2023
mother hugging daughter outside - talking to kids about fentanyl

How to talk to kids about fentanyl—from parents who have experienced its devastation

After losing their son Charlie, Mary and Ed Ternan made it their mission to inform young people and their families about the dangers of fentanyl and, increasingly, other chemicals in the drug supply.

Updated Apr. 27, 2023
mother comforting daughter at home on bed - how to talk to teens about suicide

Talking to teens about suicide and self-harm can save lives

But there are insidious myths that often prevent parents from having these conversations.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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