From state requirements to local programs, here’s how to help your teen get started safely. Learning to drive is a major milestone, but it’s also one of the biggest responsibilities teens take on. That’s why driver’s education is more important… read more
High school (16–18+)
The Dangers of Drinking: Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking
Parents worry about their children. That is just a fact. And once a child moves into their teen years, many parents start to worry that their child might try alcohol. Although parents cannot be with their children every second of… read more
Hitting the Brakes: Why Less Teens are Getting Their Licenses
There are few moments that ignite a sense of freedom and excitement quite like your first time driving alone as a teen with your license. That initial journey from your childhood driveway marked a commencement into the (somewhat) liberated world… read more
How to Promote a Healthy Body Image for Your Teen
In 2010, the Obama administration launched the Let’s Move! campaign and a task force on childhood obesity to bring awareness to unhealthy patterns of eating and sedentary lifestyles. Since then, schools have provided healthier food choices, started growing fruits and… read more
Vaping: An Adolescent Health Scare
Vaping — a national health concern sweeping America’s youth. For years, the allure of flavored e-cigarettes and the misconception that they are a safer alternative to traditional smoking have contributed to a surge in popularity among teenagers. This has left… read more
Teen Driving: What To Know and How to Help
When it comes to teen driving, it can be overwhelming to get behind the wheel for the first time. It can also be extremely risky. The best thing for a new driver is to feel comfortable, knowledgeable and prepared, and… read more
The Dangers Lurking Behind the Computer Screen: Teaching your children to beware of cybercrime
By Jennifer Jensen We lock our doors to keep out intruders. We set alarms to take it one step further. We install baby gates near stairs to prevent accidents. We put protectors in sockets to ensure our little ones do… read more