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Video Games: Friend or Foe?

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The battle of words over the danger or safety of video games continues to rage.

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Bullying and Your Teenager

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The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that one out of every three students in grades six through 10 is the victim of bullies.

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Rites of Passage in Adolescence

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Every day, it seems, someone says teenagers are so different than they used to be. We hear about drug and alcohol use, violence, disrespect, and a myriad of other ills that are affecting our adolescents, including low self-esteem, anger, depression, and family problems. But it seems that little is said about how to create a positive transition from adolescence to adulthood. Here are some ideas for parents.

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10 Ways to Help Kids to Really Say No and Buck Peer Pressure

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Michele Borba, EdD "What were you thinking?" "But didn't you tell the kids it wasn't right?" "You did what?!!@!" Are you concerned that your kid always seems to go along with...

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A Crisis of Confidence: Teenage Girls and the Risky Years (Part 2)

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In part two of this article, read how girls entering puberty often face a "crisis in confidence" which makes them vulnerable to risky behavior, and these bad choices can have devastating lifelong consequences.

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A Crisis of Confidence: Teenage Girls and the Risky Years

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Find out how mentors can help teenage girls survive the risky years and how you can find a mentor for your teenage daughter or become a mentor yourself.

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Being an Effective Parent

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Parents often become less involved in the lives of their children as they enter the middle grades. What can I do to be a good parent for my early adolescent child?

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Bumps, No Boulders

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Mention being the parent of a young adolescent and other adults may roll their eyes and express their sympathy.

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Bringing Teens Home for the Holidays

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The secret to having kids look forward to spending time with mom and dad lies in treating teens as if they are already adults.

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College Bound! The First Year Experience

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Remember your first year? Now it's your child's turn.

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