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Loosening the Reins: Increasing Teens’ Privileges
How do we know when it's time to extend a curfew or let our teens use the car after school? Here's some expert and parent advice for giving your teen more leeway.
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The Battle Against Binge Drinking
Underage drinking is illegal no matter how much alcohol is consumed. But binging, or drinking 5 or more servings of alcohol in one sitting, is a high-risk behavior. Find out what parents can do to stop the binge before it starts.
Also in this Issue:
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Teens' Eye View: Breaking Out Is Hard To Do
ParentingTeensOnline talks to teens about the heartbreak of acne.
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Expert Answers: Technology and Media
Several of our experts — Renee Hobbs, Ph.D. Donna Secor, LMSW, Jennifer Williamson, and Dr. Anthony Wolf — answer your questions about the media messages, technology, and teen behavior.
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What Parents Don't Know and What Teens Aren't Telling. The Chairman and CEO of SADD offers practical, common sense advice on opening lines of communication with your teens around substance use and abuse.
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Resources and links on current hot-button teen issues:
• Setting Expectations for the New School Year
• Teens and Dating
• Teens and Athletic Training
• Teen Lingo