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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Teens don’t need TVs for graduation anymore. 62% of college students are watching television online.

Teens are getting their booze for free from adults. 40% of underage drinkers say they got alcohol from adults. You may want to lock up your alcohol, because more than 80% of the nation’s estimated 10.8 million underage current drinkers most recently drank at their own home or someone else’s home.

Think it’s hard enough dealing with your kids begging for all the new gadgets they see advertised on television? Well now kids are seeing more and more beer and vodka ads on television too.

Some teens are getting their alcohol fix by doing shots through their eyes. Yuck!

The internet makes it’s harder for teens to lie about where they’ve been and what they’ve been doing.

Is your teen trying to decide what to be when he/she grows up? Maybe they should consider a tech degree. Apparently less students are seeking tech degrees while the demand is increasing.

Need some tips on how to make sure your teen doesn’t start smoking? Parents are a big influence on keeping the butts out of their child’s mouths.

Get your kids to eat their vegetables. Or offer them a “salad bar” choice.

Does you teen have bad breath? Learn what causes bad breath and how you can prevent it.

If your teen enjoys camping here are some camping tips for teens.

Keep your child’s brain working with these multipication games.

Looking for even more activities for your tween or teen girl? How about a spa day?

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When you ask how school was, what response do you get from your teen? If your teen is like most teens you get “fine.” But Vanessa Van Petten has some great conversation starters to get teens talking.

Disney is showing full-length movies on their website…for limited times. Finding Nemo ended on Friday, but you can now watch Monsters Inc. through the 20th.

Does your teen like to cook? He/She could be on Top Chef Jr., a new version of the popular reality show Top Chef. Only this ones for teens ages 13 to 17.

Today’s teens are looking for uniqueness and individuality with their fashions rather than sticking to old stereotypes.

Two children, ages 12 and 13, have been sent to treatment for cell phone addiction. Is your child’s cell phone causing problems in his/her life?

New laws about texting or talking on cell phones while driving are hard to enforce, but parent’s are still a big influence on kids. Make sure you make it clear your teen is to pull over when he/she gets a phone call. Make sure they know the dangers and they know the consequences.

Is your teen sexting; sending naked pictures of themselves to friends and talking to dirty to members of the opposite sex?

Parents are using new technologies to keep in touch with their kids. Experts say parents will have better luck keeping in touch if they learn to use some of the same tools employed by their offspring; including texting.

Need help understanding the teen brain? The Partnership for a Drug-free America has A Parent’s Guide To The Teen Brain.

A judge in Florida made some kids apologize on YouTube when they posted video of a prank on the video sharing website. The judge, prosecutor and defense attorneys who devised this punishment hope it will serve as a deterrent.

Two mothers were arrested after participating in sex acts with a minors at a teenage party at one of the women’s homes. Do you know (and trust) the parents who are hosting the parties your kids are attending?

We’ve heard the stories about the boy who died from “dry drowning,” but do you know what signs to look for to determine if your child has water in his lungs?

The Wall Street Journal has a list of 26 college commencement speeches by some of today’s most famous people.

Rob Stafford shares five things students should know before they begin college.

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