Helping an adolescent become a caring, independent and responsible adult is no small task.  Adolescence can be a confusing time of change for teens and parents alike. But while these years can be difficult, there's plenty you can do to nurture your teen and encourage responsible behavior. 

The following information is provided to help in understanding and guiding our teens for success.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/
A Frontline episode from pbs.org that explains how the teenage brain works and the site gives information about the research, and offers advice and guideline to help support your teen.

With the growing number of teenagers who own phones and the increase of the use of social media the impact of technology use has become a concern for parents and educators alike.  The constant use of cellphones and other technology at home and in school has created a new dynamic of teenage behavior that is often difficult to understand and respond to.  Many questions have been raised about the effect of electronic use on the teenage mind and behavior and this informational section has been created as an aid in answering those questions.  Click here for "A Parent Guide to Cyberbullying."  Click here for the brochure "Symptoms and Solutions for Cellphone Addiction".  To find out more about how to limit your child's cellphone use, read A Parent's Guide to Mobile Phones.