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Teen depression is sometimes hard to recognize. Is your teen depressed?
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Father of the Teen: Growing Up With Your Kids
Many dads find they need to adjust their role as their kids get older. Get some good tips on fathering a teen.
Also in this Issue:
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Parent-to-Parent: Staying Sane During the College Application Process
One father talks about how to get through the grueling task of helping your teen apply to college -- and come out on top.
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A Parent's Guide to Body Decoration
Piercing, tattooing, dyeing, and shaving seem to be a rite of passage for many teens. What can a parent do? -
BOOK EXCERPT: Respect: The Critical Tool for Adolescent Parenting
An excerpt from Michael Bradley’s book, Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy! Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind, that tells parents exactly how to build respect with their “new millennium adolescent” and calm the craziness.
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Short Takes on Teen Topics:
• More Girls Than Boys Get Diplomas
• Limiting Junk Food in School
• Teen Brains are Too Rational
• Swimming the Best for Exercise-Induced Asthma
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Resources and links on current hot-button teen issues:
• Special February Hot Topic: Helicoptering
• Teen Gangs
• Teens and Music
• Single-Parent Families