More and more kids are medicated today.

Twinkies are the latest in 100-calorie packs.

Bullies get pleasure out of seeing others in pain. That’s disturbing.

There is yet another study showing a link between teen aggression and video games.

An Idaho teen stabbed his mother because she wouldn’t let him get on MySpace. Really!?!

Miley Cyrus and David Archuleta are performing at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

The drinking age debate continues.

Five ways to prevent diabetes in your teenager.

Researchers found a link between the amount of sleep a child gets and obesity in adulthood.

A New England Patriot cheerleader was kicked off the squad after photos of her drawing on a passed out partier were posted on Facebook. When will teens learn Facebook is not private?

Apparently adults need to remember Facebook is a public forum as well.

The National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) recognized 6 virtual worlds as best for kids; Club Penguin (a Gold winner and “Best Bang for the Buck”), Build-a-Bear, DisneyFairies.com, Moshi Monsters, Whyville (Gold winner), and Disney Pirates of the Caribbean.

Burger Kind is branching out to clothing. Is there really a market for this?

Gen Y is demanding tech in the workplace.

A young entrepreneur created InternshipIN to help college students find internships in their area using their IP address.

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Boys handle puberty differently than girls. Many people think puberty is easier for boys. After all, they don’t have periods or growing breasts. But boys have a lot of questions too. Make sure they are prepared.

More teens are having sex and fewer of them are using contraceptives. Scary.

Turns out third base is no longer going up a girl’s skirt. Now it’s oral sex.

Summertime is partytime for many teens. Teens are drinking at parties and many of them are doing it to the extreme. Even though you’ve talked to your teen about drinking, you need to do it again. Set rules for special occasions. Make sure you expectations are clear as are the consequences. Come up with a plan B.

Now kids are getting drunk using tampons. Very disturbing.

Here’s an excellent example of why teens should not text and drive. Thankfully this teen was not hurt.

A new study finds that teens with cell phones may be sleep deprived. “The first study found teens who made more than 15 phone calls and sent more than 15 text messages a day, slept poorly and had more careless lifestyles compared to those who made less than five of each per day.”

Disney has their own website on internet safety.

Teens watch TV. Tweens are going green. Tweens spend money on candy and gum. Teens spend money on clothing. Read more interesting facts on teen and tween lifestyles.

Still need help finding things to do with your kids this summer?

Do you tweens and teens know proper phone etiquette? You don’t want this to happen to you.

Sandra Day O’Connor is creating a new video game; Our Courts. The game lets kids “step into the shoes of a judge, a legislator, an executive — teach them how to think through and analyze problems, take action and voice opinions to their elected representatives.”

Instead of pushing kids to diet, encourage them to move.

Are you kids excited about Disney’s next big movie; Camp Rock. On June 14th and 15th they can hear the premier of the new soundtrack as well as interviews with some of the stars.

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