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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School 101 Fall/Halloween From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Screening Quiz: Is your teen depressed? When your teen seems moody or sad, do you think its depression or it's just a phase? Believe it or not, depression is more common than we realize. According to a national study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, 61 percent of 8th to 10th graders reported feeling sad and hopeless, 36 percent reported nothing to look forward to, and 34 percent expressed serious thoughts of committing suicide. Scary to think about! It's important that parents not only think about it, but talk to our teens about it too. Talking to teens can make them feel less hopeless and help them understand or work through whatever problems they face. It will put you on your teen's side - which is right where you want to stay. Related Resources: 5 Things You Should Do if You Think Your Teen is Depressed Signs of Depression Did your teen throw a Halloween party? Share Tips Have you thrown a Halloween party for your teen that they absolutely loved? Did you get Halloween party advice that made it easier or more spooky for you or your teen? If so, please share your favorite Halloween party tips here! Kathy's Korner: Are You Tired of Your Troubled Teen? Raising a troubled teen is exhausting. Whether your teen is moping around the house or in your face explaining your shortcomings, parents get tired of dealing with your teen. You're not alone, here's what you can do about it. More from Kathy: A Day in the Life of a Teen in Residential Treatment 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. Fall Activities for Teens - Week Eleven These fall activities for teens can be done individually, with friends or with the whole family. Each week has four different types of teen fall activities: Make This (Recipe), Craft This, Learn How and Get Out and Go! Each activity idea is fun for your teen. Check out week eleven's fall activities for teens now. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Depression Help Parenting Teenage Depression Troubled Teen Help Teen Girl Depression Featured Articles Parenting Teens Ages and Stages College Information Family Life Education Talk to Your Teen Troubled Teens - Parenting Your Troubled Teen Resources   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: Do you have a case of parental burnout? Advertisement