Unhealthy Teen Friendships
Should parents step in or stay out?
Teens
How to Cope With Your Teen’s First Romance
Plus: Warning signs of a toxic relationship
10 Tips for Using Social Media Positively in 2020
The new year is a great time for students to reflect on their past posts, likes and follows on social media.
Helping College Students With Social Anxiety
Learn how to identify social anxiety disorder in college students, some of its causes, and how to help.
The Truth About the “Freshman 15”
A UNC student uncovers the truth about the "freshman 15" and why students sometimes eat less healthy food in college.
Applying to NC Colleges? Take an Inside Look at 16 NC Public Schools
These profiles detail everything from student-to-faculty ratios to acceptance rates and the percentage of students who successfully graduate in four years.
The Monster in the Room
A local mom of a special needs child shares her experiences of managing the lack of understanding from some at the North Carolina State Fair.
Welcome to the New Age of Tobacco Advertising
Large tobacco mega-corporations have stretched regulations and abused loopholes in order to promote their brands through the feeds of social media stars and hashtags
Planet Fitness Challenge Lets Teens Work Out for Free All Summer
Here's how to get a free Planet Fitness gym membership for your teens this summer
The College Admissions Scandal from the Perspective of an Admissions Consulting Firm
Naturally, the public is wondering: Is this what independent college counselors do?
How to Life-Proof Your Teen
6 skills every young adult should master before graduating from high school
Duke Sports Medicine Offers Free Spring Sports Physicals
Plus, read tips on how to avoid being sidelined in rehab.
Social Media Advice for Parents: Huddle — Don’t Helicopter
When it comes to teens and technology, take a conversational approach
Advice on Tracking Your Teens
When — and how — parents should do it
Why Teens Hesitate to Drive
Busy lives and licensing requirements are among the reasons teens wait to get behind the wheel
Wake County High School Student Competes in Junior Olympics
Omar McBride was the only U.S. high jumper representing the Americas.
Rube Goldberg Machine Competition in Durham Seeks Teen Competitors
A Rube Goldberg Machine accomplishes a simple task in the most complicated – and craziest – way possible.
GoTriangle Youth GoPass Gives Triangle Teens Free Transportation
Students ages 13-18 can use the passes to ride GoTriangle, GoRaleigh, GoCary and GoDurham buses for free.
NC Countdown to College Kicks Off
Take advantage of activities and special savings to help high school seniors complete residency, FAFSA, and admission applications in October.
How to Talk to Your Child About Healthy Dating Relationships
Tips on how parents can play a role in how their children think about romantic relationships.
The Importance of College Alumni Networks
Connecting with alumni is a solid investment.
Bullying, Comments and Likes — Oh, My!
What your teens what you to know about social media.
Parenting in the Digital Age
Life in the digital era requires intentional efforts from parents to put devices to the side and focus on interactions with their children.
Only If It Helps: Finding Solutions to Your Child’s Stress
Parents often make these two well-intended mistakes when trying to help their child during stressful times.
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