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Teen

And, just like that they are teenagers. We’ve got evidence-based tips, practical advice and emotional support to help you—and them—thrive during this thrilling stage of life.

Issues

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Teen Issues

Helping my young teen cope with middle school

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Teen Issues

How to create a safe space with your teen

Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.

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Teen Issues

Neurodiverse teens face challenges in romantic relationships: Here’s how to support them

Learning to navigate romantic relationships is difficult for everyone, but being neurodiverse can add an extra layer of challenge.

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Teen Issues

How to talk to a teenager—and get them to talk to you

There's so much in the world that can be unpleasant to talk about, but it's almost always worse to leave things unsaid.

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Safety

What parents need to know about the new ‘sextortion’ cases with teens

An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.

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Teen Activities

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert

Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

Nutrition

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Teen Health

Are teens consuming too much caffeine?

A new national poll shows that 1 in 4 teens are consuming caffeine daily. But many parents say they don’t know the safe or appropriate caffeine levels for teens.

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Teen Nutrition

The 5 best vitamins for teens, according to a dietitian

Most teens rely on processed foods for calories, but vitamins can help.

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Food

These are the best Trader Joe’s snacks for kids — tested and approved by actual kids

Overwhelmed by all the choices? Start here!

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Parenting

Only 2% of teens eat enough veggies—here’s how to start healthy habits early

Parents everywhere: yup, that sounds about right.

Health

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Teen Health

Are teens consuming too much caffeine?

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News

The Surgeon General just called for a warning label for social media apps—here’s why

“It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents."

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Children's Health

Are girls’ periods starting earlier? Study says yes

A new large-scale study found that the age at which girls start menstruating is getting younger—and cycles are taking longer to become regular.

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Teen Health

When it comes to teens, this psychologist has one major tip—no tech in the bedroom

This tip can make a world of difference in your teen’s mood, mental health, and online safety.

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Children's Health

How to raise a healthy gamer, according to an expert

There is room for video games in a well-rounded kid’s life—if you’re smart about it.

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Viral & Trending

Parents go viral on TikTok for *genius* ‘period board’ idea for their daughters

A period board is just what the doctor ordered when it's that time of the month.

Activities

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Teen Activities

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert

Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

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Viral & Trending

TikTok says they’re implementing a new time limit for users under 18

And, just like that they are teenagers. We’ve got evidence-based tips, practical…

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Food

10 easy meals your tween can make themself

Empowering your child to cook for themselves is an all-around win.

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Motherly Stories

When your kids are all grown up and summer doesn’t feel the same

It’s every old cliche, good-intentioned advice, “The days are long but the years are short.” But no one tells you how short.

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Children's Health

Even 5 hours of screen time per day is OK for school-aged kids, says new study

And, just like that they are teenagers. We’ve got evidence-based tips, practical…

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Parenting

Let your kids have regrets: New study shows that makes them wiser

Little regrets today can help children side-step bigger mistakes later.

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Parenting

Smartphones can depress teens—but they don’t have to

A few smart parenting rules can make your teens’ relationships with their phones + peers much healthier.

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Teen

And, just like that they are teenagers. We’ve got evidence-based tips, practical…

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Teen Issues

Helping my young teen cope with middle school

The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.

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Teen Issues

How to create a safe space with your teen

Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.

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News

Meta attempts to ‘prioritize teen safety’ by making Instagram accounts private—but is it enough?

The change will automatically make teen accounts private by default.

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Teen

I actually love raising Sephora tweens

Many of us are here with our daughters at this playground for discovery, curiosity, creativity, joy and individuality. Because at its core, beauty and self-acceptance are truly ageless.

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