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Do These Ads Go Too Far? [Poll/Video]

Justin Louis — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:13:42 +0000

This image is meant to shock.

More Adolescents at Risk for Suicide Have Gun Access, Report Says [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:34:40 +0000

One in five children or teens at risk of committing suicide are able to access a handgun, according to a report presented to the Pediatric American Societies.

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Are Today's Teenagers Doomed? [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:12:37 +0000

Generation Y is more materialistic and less inclined to work hard for what they want, according to a study published this week in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

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Peer Pressure Prevents Risky Teen Driving Habits [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:46:50 +0000

Teen drivers are still texting behind the wheel when they're by themselves, but a new study says having friends in the car significantly reduces the dangerous habit.

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Minors Caught Sexting Would Not Be Branded For Life [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:00:01 +0000

Megan's Law would be revised in New Jersey under a new bill designed to improve community supervision of convicted sex offenders and to better protect kids.

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More and More Teens Eating Their Way to Heart Disease [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:35:51 +0000

It's a frightening statistic. About 80 percent of teens in the United States are eating foods that will likely result in heart disease as they get older.

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State Officials Talk Prescription Drug Abuse With Freshmen [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:15:09 +0000

The dangers of prescription drug abuse will be at the forefront at Fort Lee High School this morning where an assembly will be held for freshmen.

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Report Says One In Five High School Girls Binge Drink [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:52:12 +0000

A new Center for Disease Control report shows on average, one in five high school girls routinely binge drink.

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Driving – A Parents Point Of View

Shawn Michaels — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:06:13 +0000

Shawn Michaels, Townsquare Media

Have a 16 year old learning to drive?

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Top Books For Young Adults from NPR [LIST]

Shawn Michaels — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:59:37 +0000

Like to read ? Check out NPR's List for Young Adults .... Maybe put it on your Summer reading list

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Do Your Kids go to Summer Camp? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:13:05 +0000

As we move from May to June and the school year winds down, a lot of teenagers are getting ready for summer jobs, and a lot of younger kids are getting ready for Summer camp.

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Donation Means Second Chance For Troubled Shore Youths

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:50:58 +0000

A program that helps teens and older children at the shore overcome disdvantaged surroundings and build better futures gets a $25,000 boost to reach its goals.

Ocean's Harbor House of Toms River was given the grant by the OceanFirst Foundation for Project LEAP, which focuses on youths age 10 to 19

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Toms River Teen Escapes Serious Injury When SUV Flips

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:24:45 +0000

A Toms River 18-year-old is recovering from injuries after her SUV overturned Monday afternoon in the township.

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Actor Tyler Blackburn From ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" Joins Shawn & Sue [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:21:20 +0000

Tonights Episode of Pretty Little Liars will not disappoint!

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Grant Gustin ( Sebastian ) from GLEE Joins Shawn & Sue [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:52:55 +0000

Glee Tonight On Fox....The Winter Finale'
Check out Glee's Webpage

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OMG! Secret Acronyms Your Teens May Be Using

Meredith Chambers — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:59:04 +0000

Wouldn’t life be great if all parents were given a manual called, “What to expect when your kids are texting”? In a world of smartphones, Facebook and twitter, keeping up with your kid’s activity can sometimes seem impossible.

Don’t worry parents, we launched deep into cyberspace to decode some of the most current teen-talk. You may recognize some of these internet acronyms, but many of them are shocking!

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