Teens

Maria Paparella, 18, of Akron, founder of the nonprofit organization known as Chair-ity, which provides furniture and household goods to teenagers who have emancipated through Summit County Children Services, was selected as the winner of the 2016 Russ Pry Youth Award. ...

Summer is here and it’s time to shed that backpack and officially put all things academic aside, right? Not just yet. For rising juniors and seniors, this is actually a great time to focus on preparing for fall ACT and SAT exams. The first ACT and SAT exams for 2016-17 are given soon after the start of the school year, so students should take advantage of this time without other academic obligations to focus on test preparation. ...

What do you do when your teenager eats poorly? How can you help guide them back toward healthy habits without it turning into a food fight? Struggles with food among teens are common and normal. Experts say by trying to control their diet, you will likely end up doing more harm than good. ...

Teen Tech Week is when libraries make the time to showcase great digital resources and services. Library staff around the region are offering teens an opportunity to engage in a variety of free STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities. ...

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. ...