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Dieting Teens Become Dieting Adults, Study Shows

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 28th 2011 4:30PM

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Concerned your teens' dieting and body image issues could be more than just a passing chapter in their lives? There may be reason for worry.
A new study finds dieting and unhealthy weight loss is often carried ...Unhealthy dieting methods rose among both boys and girls as they aged.
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TV Not to Blame for Teens' Sleepless Nights

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 17th 2011 1:55PM

Teenagers are not staying up late at night to watch television. Credit: Corbis The good news is that your teenager daughter is not spending the night with Jimmy Fallon. The bad news your son might be losing sleep over a fourth-level ...True time bandits are the Internet and video games. Curse you, Lara Croft!
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Should You Give Condoms to Your Teen? From Dr. Drew

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted May 13th 2011 5:00PM

A conflicted mother asks sex and addiction expert Dr. Drew whether or not she should supply condoms to your sexually active teenager. Watch the video to see what Dr. Drew advises!
if(typeof ...A conflicted mother asks sex and addiction expert Dr. Drew whether or not she should supply condoms to your sexually active teenager.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rare in Teens, but When it Hits, it Hits Hard, Study Shows

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 20th 2011 3:00PM

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Only a small fraction of teens end up with chronic fatigue syndrome. Credit: Getty Images With the late-night hours they keep, it's hard to believe more teens aren't chronically knocked off ...The condition affects parents of teens, too.
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Does It Have to Be a Chore to Get My Daughter to Do Chores?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Apr 18th 2011 9:00AM

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Teen Drug Use of Marijuana, Ecstasy on an Upswing

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 7th 2011 4:30PM

Drug and alcohol use are on the upswing among teens. Credit: Getty Images
Just when you thought you could take a breather from stressing over your teen doing drugs, a new study shows pot, booze and ecstasy use are on the upswing.
...Ecstasy use among teens is up 70 percent since 2008.
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Should Teens Be Required to Have Parental Consent for Abortions?

by Brett Singer, Posted Apr 6th 2011 9:00AM

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In Delaware, "Legislation introduced Tuesday in the House would require parental consent for minors under 18 to get an abortion," according to DelawareOnline.com.
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It's True: Teens Really Are Going to Be All Right

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 4th 2011 5:00PM

The kids WILL be OK. Credit: Corbis For parents of teens, it seems like every day brings more news of sex, drugs, bullying and stalking on the Internet. It makes you want to freeze your tweens and tots before they enter this land of ...Cheer up, Mom and Dad! Teen pregnancy and suicide are on the decline.
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Is it OK To Take Underage Kids To R-Rated Movies?

by Brett Singer, Posted Apr 1st 2011 9:44AM

Former "Friends" star David Schwimmer has directed a new film called "Trust", which tells the story of "a family torn apart after their daughter is victimized and sexually assaulted by a man she meets online," according to MTV News. "Trust" is rated ..."Trust", a new film directed by David Schwimmer, is rated R, but the actor turned director thinks parents should bring their teens... what do yout think?
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SmackDown: Is College Sex Site Worse Than Your Average Hookup?

by Tom Henderson and Jennifer Mattern, Posted Mar 31st 2011 11:15AM

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Here's a Thought: Hit the Books, Not the Sack! by Jennifer Mattern Ah, college! One's first foray into adulthood, a time of self-growth, newfound wisdom, and rampant casual ...Is an online booty call worse? Two parents duke it out.
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Books Can Help in Talking to Kids About Sex

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted Mar 31st 2011 11:00AM

Are you ready for "the talk"? Credit: Amazon
When it comes to raising children, sometimes you just want to be told the right thing to say or do.
Debra Haffner, a former president of the Sexuality Information and ...You might not be able to find the right words to talk to your kids about sex, but these books can help.
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Facebook Can Lead to Depression in Adolescents, Report Says

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 28th 2011 2:00PM

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Facebook depression is common among teens. Credit: Getty Images 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 ...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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Help! I Can't Get My Teen Out of Bed in the Morning Without Shouting and Drama!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Mar 28th 2011 11:00AM

if(typeof ...Does your teen seem tired all the time? She's probably not getting enough sleep.
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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 1:30PM

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 driveway with your 20-something son hopping out and saying "Hey, Mom, I'm back," you're in good ...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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Teen Sex Ed Taught Mostly by Schools, Families, Study Shows

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 15th 2011 6:00PM

Girls are more likely than boys to be exposed to information about hormonal birth control. Source: Getty
Ask most parents, and they'll agree it's crucial kids receive accurate, trusted information about sexual issues.
But while you ...Schools and family are the most common and trusted sources when it comes to sex ed.
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