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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today Back to School Troubled Teens From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Teen Boys Masturbate More Than Teen Girls Color me perplexed, but I thought this was a given? National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior has done a study on masturbation among U.S. adolescents. It found that boys start earlier and do it much more often than girls. No surprises there. Some of the findings... read more and comment. Related Resources: What is Mutual Masturbation? 10 Essentials Your Teen Needs to Know About Sex All Teen Sex and Teen Sexuality Resources Money Saving Tips: Help Your Teen Plan a Wardrobe Instead of shopping for an outfit that goes together, help your teen plan a couple of outfits that can be mixed and matched to make more combinations. They can do this by buying separates that match each other, often hitting a BOGO sale in the process. For example, a hoodie that is in a print with many colors that will match more than one top and pair of jeans - and tops are always on sale during the back to school or holiday seasons. The more your teen can mix and match their wardrobe, the less full outfits you will need to buy. More: Fall 2011 Fashion Trends Your Teen Will Want to Have for School | 101 Money Saving Tips for Families Follow the About.com Parenting & Family's Thrifty Thursday: Take Advantage of Beaches Resorts' Single Parent Family Fun Weeks You know you're a parent of a teen when... It is a scary time, when your little angel enters adolescence. All of a sudden, they are thinking for themselves, making decisions and following them through without you. While you may not know the exact moment of when you became a parent of a teen, I'd bet there was something that told you the metamorphosis had begun. Read what other parents have said and add your opinion here. More from Our Parenting Community: Caught Your Teen Drinking Alcohol? What Did You Do? Best Tips for Parenting Teens in the Digital Age What rules have you set for your teen's curfew? 4 Steps to a Healthier Family Lifestyle Teens today face many different obstacles than we did when we were their age. But they also are armed with more information and resources. Teens know about health issues, from dealing with stress, drugs and sex to eating too much junk food, the warning signs are available to them now more than ever... read more. See More About:  teen health  talking to teens  setting expectations Featured Articles Life Skills for Teens: Goal Setting and Obtaining Skills Parenting Quiz: Are You Sabotaging Your Teen's Social Life? 5 Good Reasons Your Teen Needs a Strong Sense of Belonging Parenting Quiz: What is Your Parenting Style? Be Your Teen's Parent, Not Their Friend How to Raise a Teenager Successfully   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More> 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 © 2011 About.com   Free Parenting Troubled Teens Class Survive Your Troubled Teen Day 1: How to Know if Your Teen is Troubled Analysis Quiz and Completion Certificate Advertisement