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The New Highs: The Drugs Teens Are Taking Now and What You Can Do About It

Teens are using totally different drugs and substances than the ones you worry about. Here’s how to handle it.

Corey, a 16-year-old high-school junior, stands before the open medicine cabinet in his parents’ bathroom and pulls out his cell phone, texting his friend Melanie. “Got xbrs, vic, sktls kpc.” Translation: “Got xanabars (slang for the antidepressant Xanax, Vicodin (a prescription painkiller), skittles (any over-the-counter cold pill containing DXM, the active ingredient in cough suppressants). Keeping Parents Clueless.” Read more

Taming the Overachieving Monster

We push our kids too hard and too fast. Find out some great ways to slow it all down.

Seventeen-year-old Chicago senior Kyle S. knows what it’s like to be stressed. An A student, he is involved in his school's drama club, the school newspaper, and participates in the local Chicago Children's Choir. In addition to a heavy load of AP and IB courses, Kyle has started applying to college. He hopes that his best will be enough to live up to his parents’ standards for him. Read more

You’re Getting Divorced...But Not From Your Teen

If you’re splitting up, this is the time to really give your teen a lot of attention. Learn ways to get closer to your child at this time.

In the best of circumstances, it’s tough being a teenager. But for teens whose parents are divorcing, the transition can be even tougher. At a time when the young person’s job is to separate from family, it’s the family that’s changing. Read more

PARENTING ON THE RUN:

Teens and Chores: It’s a Family Affair

Nagging isn’t the solution, but you can really light a fire under your teen if you follow some simple rules. Read more

TALKING TO PARENTS AND TEENS:

A Little Tolerance, Please

Hear from parents and teens about their attitudes and practices of racial tolerance. Read more

BOOK EXCERPT:

Shape from Body Drama

An excerpt from Nancy Redd’s eye-opening new book Body Drama designed to help you help your teen girls – and you! – think differently about body image. Read more