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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School 101 Fall/Halloween From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Halloween Family Dinner Menus Try these Halloween dinner menus with pictures of Halloween food, Halloween recipes and suggested items that go together to make a creepy Halloween Family Dinner. The Gravely Grill Howlin' Italian Possessed Picnic Food Wholesome Spookiness Kathy's Korner: Dealing With a Defiant Teen Who Runs Away A distressed mom asks for help on the blog: I have a 17-year-old daughter that has runaway at least 10 times in the last 2 years. Each time she leaves, I wait 48 hours then call the police. I am very frustrated with this and am stuck at this moment with what to do. She is not at home as I am writing this. She has called me and when she does, she acts like nothing has happened. She is now refusing to come home and I really don't know what else to do. I love her with all my heart, I have had her in home counseling and outpatient therapy, she is just defiant and wants to do things her way. Rules are just not followed at all. The smallest thing, like not using the phone or saying no to a football game because she was in trouble at school or skipped school that day, will lead to her either leaving after school and doing just what I said no to. I am at the end of my options... read the rest of this mom's question, Kathy's response and give us your opinion here. Kathy's Korner is a blog posting on the new and useful resources from our Troubled Teens Writer, Kathy Rudlin, LCSW. Look for it regularly and please feel free to leave Kathy a message in the comments area. Halloween Costume Ideas: Piece of Gum Stuck to Sneaker Piece of Gum Stuck to Sneaker is so funny and is very easy to make, find out how here! More: Halloween Party Planner | Halloween Costume Ideas Teen Mischief and Halloween Tricks - A Warning From a mom on our forum: Please warn parents to talk to their teens about 'minor' vandalism and the possible repercussions. At this time of year, around Halloween and Homecoming,... Read more Parenting of Adolescents Ads Halloween Parenting Teen Counseling Teen Lying Depressed Teens Featured Articles Teen Drug Use and Abuse Teen Health Teen Sex and Teen Sexuality - What Your Teen Needs to Know About Sex Family Fun and Teen Activities Parenting Questions and Answers for Parents of Teens Teen Crafts - Crafts, Projects and Ideas for Teens   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Raising Healthy Teens Quiz: Are you raising a healthy teen? 4 Steps to a Healthier Family Lifestyle Quiz: Is your teen over-scheduled? Advertisement