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British PM Cracks Down on Sexualization of Children ... Politely

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 6th 2011

Under the proposed legislation, retailers would be asked not to sell salacious so-called "lad's mags" in brown sleeves. Credit: Getty ...Cameron urges "social responsibility, not state control" in protecting children.
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Free to Be ... Not Anymore

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted May 25th 2011

Watch a video on how to prevent bullying!
According to current statistics, one out of every four teenagers across America is bullied in ...Marlo Thomas sends a message to parents reminding them of a time when just being a kid was good enough.
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Facebook Can Lead to Depression in Adolescents, Report Says

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 28th 2011

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Facebook depression is common among teens. Credit: Getty Images Just when you think you've got ...Just when you think you've got the whole social media thing covered with your tween or teen, a new tech-related monster rears its ugly head.
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SmackDown: Should Parents Drug Test Their Kids?

by Dori Hartley and Jessica Samakow, Posted Mar 24th 2011

Is drug testing your kids a deterrent or a sign that you're not paying attention as a parent? Illustration by Dori ...Would you drug test your kids at home? These two ParentDish writers duke it out.
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When 20-Somethings Move Back Home, It's Not Such a Horrible Thing, Study Says

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Mar 18th 2011

It's OK if they move back in! Credit: Getty Images If you happen to look out your window only to find a moving van backing up into your ...A new study that finds young adults are heading back to the homestead in rising numbers -- and that it's alright, Time magazine reports.
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CDC: Fewer Teens Having Sex

by the editors at AOLHealth, Posted Mar 4th 2011

Credit: Getty Images Apparently, fewer teens and young adults are having sex, according to a federal study which offers numbers, but ...Apparently, fewer teens and young adults are having sex, according to a federal study which offers numbers but doesn't examine the reasons.
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School Officials Often React Poorly to Student Suicides, Experts Say

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 25th 2011

The outpouring of grief over a suicide could be seen as glorifying the person who completed suicide, which may cause other teens to think ...The outpouring of grief over a student suicide could be seen as glorifying the person who completed suicide, which may cause other teens to think they want all that attention.
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Try This: How Do You Punish a Teenager?

by Advertiser, Posted Feb 1st 2011

if(typeof ...Moms chime in on what works.
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