Teens come with a whole new set of parenting concerns. Here's everything you need to know about first dates, first jobs, mood swings, body image, and so much more. Plus: How to protect your teen from violence.
Mayor Jaylen Smith
This 18-Year-Old Mayor Is an Example of Black Excellence
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One Mom Looks Forward While Looking Back
Teenage Pregnancy
Good News: Teen Pregnancy Is On the Decline!
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E-Cigarettes Gaining Popularity Among US Teens
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5 Percent of US Kids Fit New 'Severely Obese' Category
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Teens Have Better Asthma Care than Young Adults
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New York High School Will Give Away Condoms at Prom
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Sleep Expert Stands By Current Sleep Advice for Kids
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Studies: Teenagers Exhibiting Fewer Bad Behaviors
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Surgeon General: Teen Smoking an 'Epidemic'
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How Stress Affects Kids and How to Help Them Cope
New ADHD Guidelines Expand Recommended Age Range for Treatment 29316
New ADHD Guidelines Expand Recommended Age Range for Treatment
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Trend: Eating Disorders Striking Younger Children
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Report: Teen Pregnancy Rate Down, Kids' Drug Use Up
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Surgery for Obese Teens Increasing, But Not a 'Quick Fix'
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New Findings on Preventing Teen Obesity
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Remote Learning Accommodations for Long COVID Could Help Kids With All Disabilities Thrive
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Teacher on TikTok Asked Students What Their Parents Do That Makes Them Cringe
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Teens Are in a Mental Health Crisis—Here's How Parents Can Help
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Teens Trolling Their Teachers Is Our Favorite Thing on the Internet Right Now
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Why We Need to Stop Outing LGBTQIA+ Students
Teen Dating Violence
How to Talk to Your Teen About Dating Violence
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A Parents Guide to Teen Dating in the Digital Age
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The 10 Best Skin Care Products for Teens Right Now
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9 Great Podcasts for Teens
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20 Questions to Help You Bond With Your Teen
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JoJo Siwa Wasn't Invited to the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards—Here's Why That Matters for Kids and Parents
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How to Feed Your Teen's Growth Spurt
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What Not to Say to Tweens or Teens During a Holiday Dinner
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Help! My Tween is Addicted to Buying Junk
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How to Help Your Teen Have the Best Relationship They Can With Their Teachers
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The Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
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What to Know About Car Insurance for Teens
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TikTok Star Charli D'Amelio's Advice to Kids (and Parents) Joining the Platform: Just 'Have Fun'
Lila Meltzer
This Teen Is Using Instagram to Flip the Script on Stereotypes Society Places on Women
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Redditor Looks for Suggestions for a 'No Questions Asked' Drawer
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Hilarious Mom Offers TikTok Challenge To Kids When It Gets Cold Outside
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5 Signs Your Teen Has a Phone Addiction
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Why Kids Are Moving Out Later and How Parents Can Deal
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Why Is It Okay to Bash Teens?
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Understanding Teen Slang Can Help Parents Better Support Their Kids
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4 Best Birth Control Options for Teens
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Your Complete Guide to All the TikTok Personas
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The Health Safety Checklist Your College-Bound Teen Needs
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10 Craft Ideas for Teens They'll Want to Share on TikTok
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Social Distancing is Hard for Teens and Tweens, Here's How to Help Them Cope
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Why Olivia Rodrigo's White House Visit Really Matters
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Teacher Goes Viral for Helping Teen Told He Can't Walk At Graduation Because of His Shoes
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Curfews for Teens: What's Appropriate for High Schoolers?
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Disney Channel Has Its First 'Coming Out' Storyline
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The HPV Vaccine: Why Both Boys and Girls Need to Get It
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Teen Depression: Statistics, Causes, and Treatment
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Teaching Kids About Money: An Age-by-Age Guide
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Could Your Child Earn Money Playing Video Games—and Should You Let Them?
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A Parents' Guide to Teaching Teens About Money
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Money Milestones for Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide
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The Best Chores for Teens—and How to Get Your Kid to Do Them
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7 Birthday Party Ideas Your Teen Will Actually Like
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Sleepovers in the Age of Gender Diversity: The Parents Guide
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Use This Dad's Genius Plan to Give Your Teen a Way Out of a Bad Situation
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The Dangers of Guns
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How to Talk to Your Child About Losing Weight
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What Parents Need to Know About Ozempic for Weight Loss