Teens

Teens

How High Schools Are Navigating AI Use

According to Pew Research, 54% of teens who use artificial intelligence use it for schoolwork, while 42% use it to summarize books, articles or videos. As AI explodes in

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Read the Fall 2026 Northeast Ohio Parent High School Guide

It features the best options for course selections, explores how schools are addressing AI usage, and provides information about area school options. ...
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Starting the Conversation Early: How Parents Can Talk to Teens About Alcohol Without Fear

As a parent, talking to your teen about alcohol can feel daunting. Many caregivers worry about saying the wrong thing, sparking curiosity, or being met with silence or eye rolls.

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Exploring College and Career Pathways for High School Students

High school and college administrators agree that there is more than one pathway to post-secondary education and a future career. Students might start down one road and end up

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Age-Restricted Products and Teens: What Ohio Parents Should Know

A teenager standing at a pharmacy counter with a bottle of cough syrup can be asked for photo ID in Ohio, even though the product sits on an open shelf

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The Politics of Middle School Communication: Navigating the Group Chat

The modern middle school playground lives inside message threads, Snapchat, WhatsApp, groups and Discord servers. These spaces are the main stage for early adolescent life, where friendships are made and social power is traded. Understanding them is no longer just about tracking screen time because it is now a necessary step in protecting our children’s emotional well-being. ...
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Middle School Years Checklist: Grade-by-Grade Advice for Families

Middle school is a time of transition for children and their families. This can look differently depending on what middle school grade the children are in. Here is a grade-by-grade breakdown of what parents need to know to navigate these middle school years.  ...
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Why is it so Hard to Get my Teen Out of Bed?

The alarm rings. You call their name, turn on the light and remind them that school starts soon. Five minutes later, they’re still asleep. Before assuming your tween or teen is being lazy, consider what is happening inside their body. ...
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At-Home Drug Testing: What It Can and Can’t Tell You

If you have a teenager in Ohio, the question of marijuana use probably feels closer than it did a few years ago.  read more

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Podcast #116: What Your Teen Wishes You Knew

In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner, talks with James McLamb, founder and CEO of Generation Youth about practical ways parents can help their teens build confidence, stay connected, and prepare for what's ahead. ...
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