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Your Teen

Your Teen

Welcome to the teenage years! Emotions run high for both parents and children. Our experts will guide you through this emotional roller coaster. It will be a few thrilling years.

Parents Not Taking Concussions Seriously Enough

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

A recent study warns, children who suffer a concussion don’t just have a minor head bump, but a brain injury that parents, coaches and teachers need to take more seriously. (more…)

Keep Teen Drivers Safe

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Your parenting style can make a huge difference in your teen’s safety once he or she gets behind the wheel of a car. (more…)

Underage Alcohol Use & Binge Drinking Numbers Climb

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Parents take note:  the incidence of underage alcohol use and binge drinking continues to rise and the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new policy statement on this topic. (more…)

Teen Drug Use On The Rise, Again

Friday, July 16th, 2010

After nearly 10 years of declining numbers, teen drug use has reversed course and is rising among 9th-12th graders. (more…)

Earlier Bedtimes May Fend Off Teen Depression

Monday, June 21st, 2010

A new study shows that one key to having happy, healthy and less depressed children is to have earlier bedtimes. (more…)

Kids Using Inhalants To Get High

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Take a look around your house. Do you have hairspray, furniture polish or air freshener?  Lock it up!  A recent study reveals children as young as 12 years old are more likely to use these products to get high than marijuana or alcohol. (more…)

Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids’ Asthma, Allergy Risk

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Swimming in pools disinfected with chlorine may increase the odds that a child will develop asthma or allergies.   (more…)

Puberty May Trigger Sleep Apnea in Overweight Kids

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Teenagers who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. (more…)

One Third of Teens Say They’ve Texted While Driving

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

A study confirms what many parents suspected: one third of teens ages 16 and 17 say they have texted while driving a study shows. (more…)

Sex Infections Still Rising Among Teens

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Sexually transmitted diseases continue to rise according to the latest study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)