Some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants.

Some college dorms are allowing students to bring their pets to school with them. But make sure you teen really thinks it over before he brings his pet. Pets need a lot of love and sometimes college students are way too busy to attend to all of their pets needs.

Teen Vogue has a political blog called Political Parties.

Teens use of street drugs is down, but there is an increase in prescription drug abuse.

Many schools are using new technology to keep parents informed. Now parents can see what their kids are eating at school and put money in their lunch accounts electronically. You can also check out their grades, see upcoming assignments and track their behavior.

Are free online textbooks the wave of the future?

Has your teen daughter had the HPV vaccine? Did she experience any side effects?

Here are some tips to keep your teen student organized.

Dr. Gwenn tells us what kids need to know about teen pregnancy and sex education.

Speaking of teens and sex, where’s the love? There is a debate between abstinence-only education and sex education, but what about teaching kids about love and bonding?

A teen’s perspective on lowering the legal drinking age in the U.S. And here’s another look at both sides of the drinking age issues.

Watching the Democratic and Republican Conventions with your kids can help heighten their awareness on important issues and the political process as a whole.

Did your child’s school make the list for the healthiest schools in America?

Here’s an allowance idea. Pay in advance and leave the responsibility up to your kids.

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Girls are having sex for all the wrong reasons.

More and more college grads are moving back home.

Some high school and colleges are offering incentives to get students to bike to class rather than drive. One school in Wisconsin is even giving away free bikes and helmets as long as students agree to not drive to school.

Rather than spending a lot of money on the latest gadget for your kids’ birthday, spend some time together instead.

Researchers believe addictions to tanning and tanning beds have caused a 50% increase in melanoma.

There are some things parents can do to help their teen transition in to high school.

Nintendo just continues to amaze me. First they came out with the Wii, which I love. And then the Wii Fit which literally grumbles at me if I wait to long between workouts. And now they are coming out with a new game to prep students for the SATs; FutureU.

Are our schools to blame for why students hate school?

Professions advise against testing your kids for drugs on your own. In fact here are seven reasons parents should not administer store bought drug tests on their kids. Plus five ways kids can beat drug tests.

Girls need some small chested idols to look up to.

Our kids have become very environmentally-friendly. In fact college students want to work for green companies.

Teens can now find their parents on Facebook. I’ve friended my kids on Facebook.

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What would you do if your teen wanted to go to a party without adult supervision?

Teens often forget how permanent and visible the internet is. With a few mistakes they can easily damage their reputation online. But they can take steps to repair the damage to your online reputation?

Now teens are getting drunk by injecting fruit with alcohol.

A new survey shows that sixty-nine percent of teens sexually active at 14 have experienced abuse from dates.

Is your teen doing the same skin care routine during the summer that she was in the winter? With the changing seasons, skin care treatments should also change. And there is more to summer skin care than sunscreen.

Now there is an alternative for those expensive college textbooks (that often don’t get read anyway…did I just say that out loud?).

Mowing seems like an easy chore, but it can be dangerous. Make sure your teens are following the rules of mowing.

Do you know what signs to look for to see if your teen is smoking pot.

Today’s teens expect a lot more from their employers and employers need to adapt.

Boy Scout uniforms are getting a makeover. Personally I don’t think they look that different.

Should a game called “Beer Pong” be rated for kids as young as 13?

Alcohol-poisoning deaths are on the rise among college students.

Advice on letting your teen date…from a teen.

A new study shows kids eat more when they eat in front of the TV.

Get the facts about teen acne.

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Apparently Milk of Magnesium can help clear up that acne.

In some cities the police are encouraging people to text in anonymous tips to stop crimes. They are hoping this will encourage teens to report crimes.

Anti-abortion trucks with very graphic photos of aborted fetus may be coming to your child’s school. I’m all for free speech, but these trucks are a disgusting way to make your point and are not suitable for children.

When I was a teenager we spent many a Friday and Saturday night cruising up and down the avenue. Not anymore. Now kids need to find alternatives to cruising because of high gas prices.

Kids are cheating, lying and stealing online.

Is the HPV vaccine to blame for a teen’s paralysis?

Some pranks can be funny, but sometimes they get out of hand. Teens pull pranks for the thrills, but most do not consider the consequences, which can even be deadly.

Speaking of pranks, a 19-year-old Minnesota teen tried to sell his vote on eBay as a prank. But now he’s been charged with a felony.

Pediatricians are recommending cholesterol screening for children and cholesterol-lowering drugs for children as young as 8.

Your satisfaction with your own relationship may dictate the rules you set for you teen’s dating.

Habbo joins forces with the Matthew Shepard Foundation to educate online users about dignity and respect in a new project called Erase Hate.

A Georgia teen is in big trouble for posting a video of himself abusing a child while he was babysitting.

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