Dorm Life
Recent graduates of local universities give us an insider's look at college dorm life.
Tweens & Teens
Summer Student Jobs
How and where teens should look for a summer job in Philadelphia, the 'burbs, South Jersey and Delaware
How to Be a Babysitter
Philadelphia-area classes that teach tweens and teens how to be a babysitter
Kids & Weight Loss Surgery
What parents of obese children need to know about kids and weight loss surgery
Raise a Mini-Mogul
Put kids on an early path to entrepreneurship. Plus, meet Max Levin, the Stock Pick Whiz Kid.
Parents and Teen Dating
How parents can support first love without alienating their child.
Teen Travel Camps
Adventure travel camps and teen tours broaden horizons, foster independence and make lifelong memories.
Help Teens Learn from Their Mistakes
Learn to turn a teenager's mistake into a valuable teaching moment.
High School Superlatives
A fun listing of academic, club, sports and campus bests from the area's public high schools
Middle School Talk
Real tweens dish the dirt on life in the middle school trenches.
How to Stop a Bully
This anti bullying strategy teaches kids self-defense with social skills.
Teen tooth-whitening tips
What parents should know before you let your tween or teeen reach for the bleach.
A Firestorm of Distractions
Graduated teen driver's license laws seek to counteract a difficult climate.
Teach Your Tween To Say 'I'm Sorry'
These 5 steps can help children learn the Art of the Apology.
Recognize & Prevent Cyberbullying
Here's how parents can respond to online attacks and to recognize and prevent cyberbullying.
Help Kids Cope with Acne Anxiety
Insecurity about appearance is common for tweens and teens. Here's how parents can help.
Mom, I Want To Be a Vegetarian!
Here's how to support teens when they choose a vegetarian diet, including ways to make sure they get adequate nutrition.
Are Energy Drink Safe for Kids?
There are now at least 200 energy drinks on the market. But is it a good idea for kids or parents to get an energy-drink buzz?
Teens: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
The dating and break-up cycle is often difficult. Parental support can help to get a teen through it.
Tanning Beds: Just Say No
Increased use of tanning beds by teenagers has contributed to a sharp rise in melanoma rates in young people, often unaware of the long-term consequences of increased skin cancer risk and premature aging.
Rebels with a Cause
Teen “rebellion” is really establishing an identity. Experts advise parents to remember their own adolescence.
The Joy of Text: A Parents' Guide
Here's how to help your teen develop common-sense cell phone habits, plus the latest research findings on teen cell use.
Help Her Like Her Body
In today’s media climate, girls often need their parents’ help to feel good about themselves.