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teen: 12-18 yrs.

Adolescence can be a challenge for parents. Your youngster may at times be a source of frustration and exasperation, not to mention financial stress. But these years also bring many, many moments of joy, pride, laughter and closeness.

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Helping Teens Connect With Their Community

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A Minute for Kids: Teen Resilience (Video)

A Parent's Guide to Teen Parties

A Teenager's Understanding of Death

Babysitting Jobs

Beyond the Buzz: Tips for Managing Social Networking Sites

Going to the Mall

Helping Teens Connect With Their Community

Independence, One Step at a Time

Information for Teens: What You Need to Know About Privacy

Managing Money

Meningococcal Disease: Information for Teens and College Students

Mental Health and Teens: Watch for Danger Signs

Next Stop Adulthood: Tips For Parents

Stages of Adolescence

Staying Out Late and Curfews

Summer Jobs for Teens (Audio)

Tampon Safety and Toxic Shock Syndrome

Teen Friendships and Relationships (Audio)

Teen Sleep Patterns (Audio)

Teens and Acne

Teens and Headaches

Ways To Build Your Teenager’s Self-Esteem

What’s Going On in the Teenage Brain?