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Have an Opinionated Teen? This Might Protect Against Peer Pressure

Do you have an opinionated, outspoken teen in your house? If so, here's a good reason to encourage your child's inner debater. According to researchers at the University of Virginia, teens who openly express their own views with their moms - whether or not they see eye-to-eye on the issues - are more likely than other teens to resist peer pressure to drink or use drugs. Read More

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Debbie Glasser, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker specializing in parenting and child development

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