The ACT remains, as it has since 2010, the more popular of the two standardized college entrance exams. The recently redesigned SAT, however, appears to be making inroads
Teens & Tweens
9 Great Benefits for Teens Attending Camp
Summer camp is often a place to send elementary-age kids so they aren’t sitting around the house bored and so they’ll make friends and learn new things while
Help Your Teen Find a Summer Job
Often considered a rite of passage, a teen’s first summer job is not only a way to earn money, but to gain skills that will position him or her for future success.
How to Recognize and Treat Eating Disorders in Adolescents
Throughout elementary school, Alexis was a star of her community swim team. But after she got her period, she didn’t like the way her figure started to change. She
6 Negative Effects for Children Playing Video Games
“He has developed eye and neck tics,” I told the doctor. After discussing the issue in more depth, the pediatrician felt the tics (defined as a habitual spasm
How to Talk to Your Teen After Watching "13 Reasons Why"
As tough as it was for me to finish all 13 episodes of the controversial Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” released last spring, my 20- and 23-year-old daughte
Helping Girls Transition into Adulthood
A few short years ago, you and your daughter had an unbreakable bond. You hung out in your jammies watching the latest Disney Channel movie. You snuggled under the covers
Home Activities for Teens and Tweens on Spring Break
My 12-year-old daughter came from school and announced that she was the ONLY one staying home for spring break this year. She went on to tell me how bored she would be, h
My Teen is an Eyerolling Gold Medalist
Moms like to brag about their kids. It’s a given. It starts with how long the mother labored and how much her baby weighed. It moves on to the first tooth, earliest
Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
Your child is 16, has passed the driving test and clutches his newly minted driver’s license in hand. You have lectured him about being safe on the road. No texting
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