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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School Teen Health From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens I Knew I Was a Parent of a Teen When... Kids grow in leaps and bounds and while we think we are paying attention, often they catch us off-guard. One minute we are driving our kids to basketball practice and the next we are handing over our car keys. All parents of teenagers can point to a moment - or ten - that took them aback. It's a time when you realize that you are a parent of a teen. Enjoy these stories from parents of teens in our community and share your own. 10 Ways to Send a Clear Message to Your Teenager A sure-fire way of inviting problems into your relationship with your teenager is by sending mixed or unclear messages. Clear communication is an absolute must if you want to have... Read more Levels of Care in Treating Troubled Teens When making a decision about how to help a teen experiencing mood, mental health or behavior problems it's helpful to have a clear understanding of the different levels of care available - what they mean and why they exist. Understanding the lingo of levels of care will help make the process of choosing treatment options for teens easier to navigate... learn more. More: Mental Health Terms Used in Treating Troubled Teens | Parenting Troubled Teens Articles See More About:  parenting advice  teen rules and responsibilities  parenting troubled teens High School Education Fact sheets and articles about summer school, homework help and getting into college. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Troubled Teens Help Troubled Teens Troubled Teens Camps Parenting Guide Parenting Children Featured Articles Talk to Your Teen Troubled Teens Help for Parents of Struggling Teenagers Rules, Limits, and Responsibilities Teen Dating - Dating Tips for Teens and Parents Teen Drug Use and Abuse Teen Health   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Graduation Party Planner Talking to Teens About Tough Issues Quiz: Are You Raising a Healthy Teen? Teen Birthday Party Planner Parenting Teens: Your Teen's Body Image   Follow me on: Advertisement