There are some new beauty trends including plumping up eyelashes with glaucoma drugs and lip stains.
Vanessa Van Petten give us 7 facts about teen dating abuse that all parents should know.
Kids who talk on cell phones may be more likely to walk in to traffic.
ADHD drugs may cause kids to hallucinate even when taken correctly.
Business Week’s Working Parents has some information on keeping your kids off drugs.
Can you catch obesity like the common cold?
The new Road Safety Campaign has been created to show parents how to help teen drivers stay safe on the road.
A university in the U.K. is doing …read more

The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato are all performing at the “Kids’ Inaugural Concert” on Monday night. Kids (and adults) can watch it on Disney at 8pm ET.
The Supreme Court has decided to hear two education case; whether or not schools can strip search students and whether taxpayers must pay for private education for disabled students.
Sarah Newton explains why teens don’t always meet their full potential.
Tangerine Times has some tips for parents to make sure their teens don’t text while driving.
STDs are on the rise, but it may be because of better screening.
A California congressman is asking for …read more

To reduce your teen’s college junk mail remind them to check the box on the PSATs.
More schools are educating teens on dating violence and how to get help.
72% of teens want to be involved positive activities rather than just sitting around being lazy.
Teens might be able to keep up with resolutions if they are monthly instead of annual.
Vision boards might help keeps achieve their goals.
Are energy drinks on the way out?
A doctor is getting teens to clean up their MySpace pages.
Screen time should be limited to no more than 2 hours a day to help teens stay fit.
Get kids involved …read more

First 90210 came back. Now there will be a new Melrose Place. And in the theaters there will be a Footloose remake (with Zac Efron) and a new Fame. Everything old is new again.
Help our underachieving teen find success in school.
Is today’s education “dumbed down” for our teenagers? Teens today are better at instant responses, but can’t give descriptive responses like we did back in our day.
Is surfing the internet altering your brain?
Sending your kids to college may get a lot more expensive in the next year.
Teens are choosing less expensive public colleges over public ones. Well except for Ivy …read more

Colleges are feeling the financial crunch as more students are seeking financial aid.
Another option is the Blogging Scholarship. If your teen is a blogger have them check it out.
Cell phones are bring families together.
Teach your kids to stand up for the right thing even when it’s unpopular.
Now you can order a Pizza Hut pizza right from Facebook.
What did college students think of the last debate?
The Chicago public school district may soon have a new high school with a “gay-friendly” atmosphere.
Your teen may need to take vitamin D supplements.
Your teen not a football fan? She may be now. The Jonas Brothers …read more

Kids see porn on the internet; either intentionally or not.
Hearst is closing down Cosmo Girl after the December 2008 issue. But don’t worry, CosmoGirl.com will continue.
One magazine closes and another starts. Hearst is starting a new magazine, Mis Quince, a magazine aimed at girls who are planning their quinceañeras.
Are the dyes in your child’s food making him hyper?
Energy drinks may lead to future substance abuse.
At least 72% of 12- to 17-year-olds have been bullied online. And 90% of them never told their parents.
Depressed kids are getting medicine, but no therapy.
Kids who were aggressive toddlers, received harsh or reactive parenting and …read more

Do you know what your teen’s text messages mean?
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 …read more

Some teens are bating teachers in to fights so they can videotape it for YouTube.
Are kids learning about ethics (or how to be unethical) on the internet?
Thanks to Wal-Mart and Disney Hannah Montana will give your kid a wake up call before school.
Childhood obesity not only causes health problems, but overweight kids may be at risk for trouble in school.
A new study shows that girls who spend too much time on the internet, drink too much alcohol and/or don’t get enough sleep may have issues with their weight.
Wii is coming out with a new game called Wii Music where kids …read more

When it comes to discipline you need to stick to it. Don’t waiver. Make sure they know you mean it.
Do you know the teen dating terms? If not, learn them.
Schools may start putting more weight on a student’s class rank over SAT scores when considering admission to college.
We’ve seen the Miley Cyrus photos floating around the internet. Is you teen a “Nokia Lolita” too?
What’s new with teens? Find out at the YPulse Mashup. A lot of really great info here especially tips on how to interacting with teens and tweens.
Instead of keeping cell phones in their lockers, teachers may be …read more

Is your teen driving? Are you worried? According to Geo Parent you should be.
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 …read more