Warn your teen against squeezing testicles. Huh?!
A good old testicle squeeze is just part of the fun if you're a teenage boy, right? Well, whether that is customary among teens or not, parents should know that it can lead to serious health...
View ArticleWhy you should watch your teen's energy drink consumption
Alcohol isn't the only beverage about which you should warn your teenagers. A little caffeine might not seem like such a big deal, but those brightly colored cans can mask dangerous levels of chemical...
View ArticleIs your teen beezin?
Would anyone wear lip balm on their eyelids? Apparently, some teens do, making this another answer to, "What will they do next?"
View ArticleNew Texas law requires 8th grade students to choose a career path
A new Texas law is requiring students to choose their career paths upon entering high school, meaning they need to decide at the end of eighth grade. Is this too soon to commit to a specific discipline?
View ArticleWhy you need to know about DMT
DMT might not be a drug many parents have discussed with their teens, but it's time to start talking about it. The hallucinogenic drug is popular with males and can be a deadly "journey" for its users.
View ArticleIs anonymous messaging really a good idea?
You know your teen is on Facebook, maybe even Twitter and Instagram. But do you know if your teen is on any anonymous messaging sites? These sites are all the rage with the teen crowd, but they may not...
View ArticleZero Tolerance: Not what it's cracked up to be
Zero Tolerance in public schools is meant to deter unwanted behavior and send clear, consistent messages about violence. So far, so good, right? The problem comes when a teen is recommended to be...
View ArticleTeen driving laws: Do you follow, or forget?
Each state is different, but they all have laws governing when newly-licensed teens can drive with their friends in the car. We asked parents of teens all around the country whether they enforced these...
View ArticleHow to have an eating disorder
Do you know what Pro-Ana is? How about Thinspo? You may not be familiar with these terms, but your teen probably is. The internet is ripe with sites that not only encourage anorexia and bulimia but...
View Article9 Perfect graduation gifts for $50 or less
'Tis the season — the high school graduation season, that is. While cutting a check is always nice and appreciated, we've gathered unique graduation gifts that are equally stylish as they are useful....
View ArticleYearbook pages showing teen moms should be allowed
Yearbooks are a big deal in high school. Students lug them to classes to have friends autograph the pages, flipping through to find pictures highlighting their favorite moments from the year. A school...
View ArticleMoms' summer break confessions
Staying up late and sleeping 'til noon? Watching TV for hours on end? These real moms reveal what they let their kids get away with when school's out.
View ArticleSchool dress codes: Outdated and over-enforced
Jessica Urbina's senior photo was axed because she wore a tuxedo in it. This story could have ended there. But a Twitter campaign, a slew of student supporters and one amazing Catholic school comeback...
View ArticleEighth graders forced to divulge sexual boundaries
A San Diego, California, middle school hides behind the pretense of a "dating lesson," but forcing family life and health class students to declare how far each student was willing to go on a date left...
View ArticleTeens and smoking: The latest craze
Teens just don't seem to get the messages parents and the medical community are constantly pushing — smoking can be deadly. The latest craze in the tobacco arena is the candy- and fruit-flavored little...
View ArticleUnwrapping the mysteries of teen sleep
Anyone with teens knows — if they could sleep past noon every day, they would do it. Why do they need so much sleep and how do they sleep so long?
View Article"Swatting" gaining traction among teens
Silly teen trends come and go, but the latest craze of "swatting" — calling 9-1-1 with the intention of persuading a SWAT police team to respond — is not only silly but highly dangerous.
View ArticleNew study shows that youth sexting is on the rise
A new study from Drexel University finds that most teens sext before they reach the age of 18. From legal trouble to emotional turmoil, teens face big consequences for impulsive decisions. It's time...
View ArticleFamily addiction: When to come clean with your teen
As parents, one of the most difficult things we have to discuss with our kids is drug and alcohol abuse. But what if you have to tell them that a loved one in your family is an addict? We spoke with...
View ArticleHookah could be killing your teen
The increasing number of hookah bars are catching the attention of teens, but these water pipe smoking establishments aren't exactly warning your kids about the dangers of hookah. Find out how a new...
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