In one Michigan county teens are being sentenced for minor crimes by other teens.

Fantasy violence in video games is actually a good thing.

Need some help to keep your kids safe on the internet?

Are you worried your teen never tells you anything? Start asking them questions to get the conversation started.

And here are some questions to ask your teens about trust.

Does your child’s school have a no-homework policy? What are the pros and cons.

EIGHT is the average age for a kid to get a cell phone??

There’s a new drug being tested to cure acne. Plus does milk cause acne?

Secondhand smoke may cause dementia or other cognitive disorders.

Acia berries and supplements are safe for teens and much more nutritious than soda.

VP Nominee, Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol says teens should “wait 10 years” before having a baby.

A North Carolina sex ed bill would give parents the choice between the standard abstinence only education class or a more comprehensive class about STDs and pregnancy prevention.

Kids who skip breakfast in middle school are may have sex earlier.

What Rihanna can teach us about us about domestic violence.

When we were teens we were cranking up the sound on our walkmans. Today teens are doing the same with iPods and earbuds. And they may be risking their hearing because of it.

Teens are starting to feel effects from the economic downturn.

Need help with college tuition? Here are some tips on securing some scholarships.

Some teens in New York faked a kidnapping for fun and are now facing charges.

College students have a sense of entitlement when it comes to grading.

Tween YouTube sensation, Fred, made it on iCarly. Even my teens watched this episode of iCarly.

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News of the pregnancy pact at Gloucester High in Massachusetts is all over the blogosphere. Parent Dish asks if the school makes it too easy for teen mothers. The Huffington Post examines the psychology of a teenage pact.

Steroid use is somewhat common with teens. Do you know what signs to look for to determine if your teen is using steroids?

Is your teen still looking for a summer job? Here are five summer jobs to consider.

Now soon-to-be college students can show college administrators just their best SAT score when they take the test multiple times.

Gas guzzling SUVs are still the safest cars for teens to drive.

My eight-year-old wants a cell phone, but we are resisting because he’s just too young. But what age is a good age for a cell phone? The New York Times has a great article on what is the right age for different technology.

What are you kids watching on TV? Apparently kids 6-11 are watching American Gladiators. Who knew?

A new video game addresses the fears that children of divorce may be feeling.

We’ll be seeing a lot of the Jonas Brothers this summer.

We’ve all heard of sleep walking, but is there such a thing as sleep texting?

The average teen has around 800 illegally downloaded songs on their iPod.

Teen cutters are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors.

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