Teens

While technology is a useful resource, it can turn dangerous for teens as they face the potential of being cyberbullied and lured away from their homes by online predators. Parents have to balance allowing their kids to become digitally literate people and protecting them from harm. It’s not easy, but there are tools to help. ...

For student athletes, the struggle to maintain balance is even more challenging, with practices, games and team activities all vying for time. Several educators and coaches offer parents and teens tips for managing academics and athletics, while making sure students don’t fall behind in either area. ...

The Hudson Library & Historical Society's Teen Room is undergoing a refresh to incorporate new technologies, more visible display areas and flexible seating arrangements for individuals and groups. ...

Winning a scholarship can be as competitive as gaining entrance to the college of your teen's choice. These tips will help your teen prepare scholarship applications that get him or her noticed - and could earn some extra cash to pay for school. ...

Caddying can offer more than just a summer job for young men and women in Ohio. It can offer lifelong connections, new friends and life lessons about humility and respect, discipline, persistence and determination that can lead to a once-in-a-lifetime shot at a full college scholarship. ...

The college search process is complex. The many moving parts are daunting and it’s important to stay focused on what lies ahead. When launching into the throes of the college search, the following tips can help ease families into this exciting time. ...

Golf caddying offers more than a summer job for Northeast Ohio young men and women; it could lead to a college scholarship through the Chick Evans Scholarship. ...

Teen dating violence isn't a myth. Here are some ways to help teens cultivate healthy relationships and know the warning signs of dating violence. ...

As parents, it’s hard to know how to guide your teen and support their needs to become strong, independent adults. Teen stress is a very real issue. Most likely, he or she is overloaded. ...

This unfamiliar territory, coupled with the desire to fit in, can bring about body image issues even for seemingly confident teens. It’s important for parents to help teens instill a healthy respect for their bodies and to keep an eye out for unhealthy behaviors when it comes to eating and weight. ...