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What to expect from your teenager
 
Relaying the Rules of the Road
It’s that time. You need to teach your teenager to drive. Don’t panic. A patient and calm attitude is sure to benefit you both.... more
Tips for Talking about Alcohol with your Teen
It’s a sobering fact, but according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, almost 80 percent of high school students have tried alcohol. What’s a parent to do? ... more
Should your child get a job?
Maybe it’s because he wants a cool, new wardrobe. Maybe he wants to save money for college or his first car. Your teen says he wants to venture out into the working world, but is he ready? Some signs may help lead you to the answer.... more
Gift Ideas for Grads
If you’re a parent of a soon-to-be high school graduate, you’re probably wondering what token you should get him or her to celebrate the occasion. We’ve got some great gift ideas.... more
Teach Your Teen to Journal
Teens are filled with emotions and daydreams. A good way to get out all they’re feeling is to write in a journal. Here are some ideas to make the idea an appealing one.... more
New Year's Resolutions can help teens focus
It isn’t just the adult crowd that looks to turn over a new leaf at the start of the year, teens make New Year’s resolutions, too. Here's how you can help your teen achieve success in 2010.... more
Before Your Child Becomes a Babysitter
Think your older child is ready to watch the little ones? Is it a great way for her to earn some extra money? First, you need to know if she’s ready for the responsibility. You might want to ask yourself these questions from safesitter.org.... more
Internet Bullying: More Common than You Think
Online communities like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube are making it easier than ever for bullies to target and harass children. Cyber-bullying is not uncommon; 43 percent of American children have been cyber-bullied because it is so easy to do. ... more
The 80s are Back!
Teenagers are picky, but understanding your teen’s fashion sense does not have to be painful. The same trends that were popular in the early 80s are once again in style. ... more
Teens Leading By Example
Sometimes, the best and most inspirational leader is not an adult with loads of experience, but a teenager who is passionate about his or her cause. These years are perfect to allow your kids to use their knowledge about going green to inspire others – both younger and older – to treat the planet with respect. ... more
Keeping Texting Safe
With cell phones being an everyday accessory for today’s teens, text messaging is a popular form of communication among junior high and high schoolers. Despite the convenience it offers, texting also comes with dangers.... more
Church-going teens take fewer risks
Whatever you call it — be it religion, faith, spirituality or the somewhat silly-sounding religiosity (as it is referred to by researchers) — participation in religious life can be a positive factor in an adolescent’s life.... more
The 4-1-1 for Teens
New from the editors who bring you Central Penn Parent -- a teen resource filled with information about scholarships, jobs, relationships, dorm living, military service and more! ... more
Shakespeare Never Blogged
A recent National Center for Education Statistics study reports only one out of four high school seniors is a proficient writer. ... more
Teens' Teeth Tell
If you think dentists just check for cavities, think again. ... more
Central Penn Parent's 2008 Education & Child Care Report
Each year, Central Penn Parent brings you the annual Education & Child Care Report because we understand the importance making informed decisions about your child's education. ... more
Drama and your teen
If dramatic scenes rivaling those of an Academy Award-winning performance routinely play out in your house, chances are you have a teen- or tween-aged child. ... more
Kids & Alcohol: Are You Setting a Good Example?
Children are trying alcohol as early as age 12 and even younger, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). ... more
Preparing for Womanhood
Physicians are often asked by their adult women patients, “When should my daughter have her first gynecology appointment?” ... more
Is their music too loud?
Huh? What? Turn that down! A familiar phrase to many, but are our children listening? It’s not easy to get kids to listen to much, unless it’s blaring out of their own personal stereo.

More than 3 million people, many of them children and young adults, own an mp3 player, an Ipod or other personal listening devices. Many experts believe that the frequent use of these devices, especially at high volumes, is contributing to the increase in noise-induced hearing loss.

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