When I was a kid, we had a dog that just did not like being in the backyard. No matter what methods we’d try — going out with her on a leash, attaching her to a lead, etc — she always managed to jump the fence separating the front and back yards, and we’d inevitably have a neighbor knocking on the door not too long after, dog in hand (most of the time we didn’t even know she’d gotten out!).

Had technology been anything like it is today, we could have been notified immediately as soon as she left the boundaries …read more

Vanessa Van Petten tells us how to handle senioritis. She also gives us five ways girls can be leaders.
Adventures in Parenting has the sixth and final article on effective discipline. Check out the series.
Online Teen Magazine has some tips for overcoming jealousy in a relationship.
The WSJ has an article about teens abusing prescription drugs.
A Long Island school tries to wean teens off of gossip one hour at a time.
New teen driving laws in Boston seem to be working to keep teens safe on the road.
Do you need some tips on how to talk to your teens about the upcoming election? …read more