Your Child, Ages 12-18

Dear Parents,

Before your family vacation this summer, find out how to ensure smooth travel with teens. And download a printable checklist to make sure you've locked down your home tight.

Has summer boredom taken over your home? Keep boredom at bay by encouraging your teen to read great books, find volunteer work, and try other ideas to squash summer boredom.

Finally, get the lowdown on what your teen is doing on the Web: browsing MySpace and Facebook, chatting with instant messages, or seeking out adult websites.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Family Vacations
Traveling with teens presents special challenges.

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Beating Summer Boredom
Avoid the summer doldrums with these ideas.

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Teens and the Web
Get to know what your kids are doing online.

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