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Denise's Parenting Teens Blog October 2003 Archive

By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide to Parenting Teens since 1997

Teen Girls and Smoking

Sunday October 26, 2003
Concern about weight and the drive to be thin increase the risk a girl will become a daily smoker by the time she’s 18 or 19 years old, according to ... Read More

Medicating Young Minds

Sunday October 26, 2003
Time is reporting that drugs have become increasingly popular for treating kids with mood and behavior problems. But how will that affect them in the long run? According to the article: ... Read More

Dentists Can Detect Eating Disorders

Friday October 24, 2003
Physical changes in the mouth are often the first signs of an eating disorder. According to an article in the Health Day News, Frequent vomiting and nutritional deficiencies associated with eating ... Read More

Parent - Teen Intervention May Reduce Teen Driving Risk

Thursday October 23, 2003
An NICHD program that teaches parents how to set limits on their teens' driving greatly reduces the teens' chances of risky driving behavior that could lead to accidents, according to ... Read More

Few Parents Help Kids Fight Acne

Thursday October 23, 2003
The Health Day News reported that according to a survey done for the American Counseling Association, even though most parents realize acne affects their teenagers' self-esteem, few take their children ... Read More

Video Shows Columbine Gunmen Practicing

Thursday October 23, 2003
According to the AP News on Yahoo, a video tape released on Wednesday shows the Columbine shooters, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris taking target practice. The video also shows Mark ... Read More

Bill Cosby Biography

Thursday October 23, 2003
Read about one of the world's most beloved actors, writers, and most of all fathers. Also, try out the Bill Cosby Online Trivia Quiz for even more fun information about ... Read More

Many Obese Teens Have Condition That Precedes Type 2 Diabetes

Monday October 13, 2003
Many obese children and adolescents have impaired glucose tolerance, a condition that often appears before the development of type 2 diabetes, according to researchers funded by the National Institutes of ... Read More

Harry Potter Book 6 Rumors

Monday October 13, 2003
New rumors for the 6th book in the Harry Potter series: The Red Haired Man Harry- Head Boy? Neville Longbottom to kill Voldemort The Veil Will Snape be killed?

Teen Friendships and Racial Diversity

Saturday October 11, 2003
Teens are more likely to choose friends from within their own racial group in moderately racially mixed schools, with this likelihood greatest in schools where diversity is moderately high, according ... Read More

Halloween Recipes

Friday October 10, 2003
Having the little ghouls over for a party or do you just want to make a snack for your little gobblins? Here is our every growing list of Halloween Recipes ... Read More

Girl Scout SWAPS

Thursday October 2, 2003
Special Whatchamacallits Affectionally Pinned Somewhere. SWAPS are a Girl Scout craft in which girls trade with each other to promote friendship. When girls swap their pins, they make new friends, ... Read More
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