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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Belinda Miller wrote a great post about her experiences at the Driving Skills for Live event in Chicago. She goes in to great detail about how to come out of a skid. It’s a great read for your teen driver.

Sribbit tells us what to do when your child lies. I could have used this a week ago when my oldest lied about his homework.

Does your teen know how to behave on a date?

Depression is on the rise in teen girls. “Depression is the leading cause of suicide, which in turn is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds in the United States.” Get the facts and protect your teen. WebMD has some tips on spotting depression in your teen.

Get your teenage girls active. Exercise in teenagers may protect them from breast cancer later in life.

Talking to your teens about sex.

One teen who felt like the legal system wronged her, went to YouTube to talk about her rape. She says she was raped by her 23-year-old boyfriend, but the prosecution dropped the case saying it was consensual.

Teens need to be aware that their right to free speech does not give them the right to defamation. Pranks on Facebook and MySpace can, not only get them in trouble, but could be against the law.

Are your teens sexting? “Privacy may be part of the appeal, but what many teens don’t realize is how easily the message or pictures they send can be forwarded to dozens of unwanted recipients.”

How does your city fare on Allstates list of cities with the highest rates of deadly crashes?

The weak dollar is causing some students to rethink their study abroad options.

If your teen doesn’t graduate from high school or get his/her GED you may face jail time. At least that’s what happened to one father in Ohio.

Kids with glasses are more intelligent and honest.

Vanessa Van Petten has some great tips to teach teens how to drink (or not drink as the case may be).

Does your teen have a curfew? Here are 10 tips on setting a curfew.

Is the next thing in texting nagging? Soon doctors may be texting teens to remind them to take their medication for anxiety, ADD and other ailments.

Now teen girls can charge up their cell phones with their bra. Um…ok.

Even good moms can have teens on drugs. How can you tell and what can you do to prevent it? BlogHer tells us.

How much do you tell your kids about what you did when you were a teen? What do you say when they ask you tough questions like “how old were you when you have sex?” and “have you ever smoked pot?”

Are social networks to blame for teen suicide?

One school banned single girls from the prom. What?!?

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