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5 Things Friday: What Teens Want To Tell You

"They probably aren’t going to tell you if they are already, or are planning to have sex. Even if you ask. Even if they are doing it in your living room while you’re at work."

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10 Ways To Parent Teenagers Without Violence

9. Use Timeouts—For Yourself!

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"I'm Especially Proud When You're At Your Worst": A Letter To My Teenage Daughter

You're 15 years old now. You're not a little girl anymore—even though you wish you were, just a little bit.

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5 Things I Want My Kids To Know About Sex

I want my kids to have an understanding of the truth of sex, the ins, the outs, the details no one wants to ask anyone—least of all their mom.

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My So-Called Neurobiology: Inside The Angsty Brains Of Teens

In honor of the 20th anniversary of "My So-Called Life," we decided to uncover the biological secrets of horrifying teen angst.

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13-Year-Old Mo'ne Davis Joins Ranks of Women of Color on Historic Magazine Covers

Mo'ne Davis has made history is more ways than one. Here are some other knock-outs who have done the same.

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When Cyber-bullying, Suicide and the Constitution Collide

Is Ask.fm to blame for the death of 16 adolescent suicides?

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Watch: Here’s How to Do Disneyland Like a Badass

If your summer travels include a trip to the happiest place on earth, consider this unique approach.

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