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Prom season is upon us, which means excited kids and worried parents. Get the lowdown on prom safety, including how to talk to your kids about prom-night temptations like drinking and sex.

The recent shootings at Virginia Tech have once again turned the spotlight on kids and violence. Learn how to identify the warning signs of violent kids, and how to read between the lines of violent writing. The most important thing you can do to prevent future tragedies is to talk to your kids about violence.

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Prom Night
Before your teen heads out to the prom, make sure you understand each other's expectations.

What's New About Prom Night? The Senior Prom and Drinking Prom Night Tips for Parents Prom Safety

After-Prom Parties Poll: Prom Night Spending What to Tell Your Teen About Sex More on Parenting Teens

Kids and Violence
With school shootings once again in the news, find out how to separate fact from fiction concerning violent kids.

The Violent Child in a Violent Society Violent Kids: Warning Signs Teen Boys and Violence When Student Writings Set Off School Alarms

Talking to Teens About Violence The Facts About Kids and Violence How Kids Get Guns More on Kids and Violence

Dating Safety

		Whether it's the prom or dinner and a movie, make sure your kids know how to watch out for themselves on a date. Teaching Teenage Girls to Say No Dangerous Dating Test Your Teenage Daughter's Safety Know-How Talking to Our Sons About Sex and Limits Is It Enough to Abstain? Let's Talk About Sex More on Dating Safety

Summer Movies
Last weekend's release of Spider-Man 3 kicked off the summer movie season. Find out what other summer blockbusters will be lighting up the silver screen at your local theater over the next few months.