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Renee Sklarew studied social work at Catholic University while working with at-risk teens. She and her husband are native Washingtonians and have two daughters. Sklarew also explores family issues for Northern Virginia Magazine. Send Renee a message.

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Road Dawgs (Don't Associate With Gangs)summer camp impacts teens in Loudoun County

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

(AP Photo Damien Dovarganes) A wish I would grant to every DC Area teen is the opportunity to explore our...
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"Scary" facts about teen drinking Halloween night

Halloween is a popular night for teens to do daring things. So, it's no surprise that teens sometimes abuse alcohol...
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Teens explore healthy dating in group therapy

Many people view therapy as an unaffordable luxury, but for many teens, it’s as important as going to the...
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Screen time and other factors that affect attention in teens

My husband and I are always worrying about the amount of time our kids spend on the internet or watching TV. During...
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The most important mother in America - Part I

Click here to read more about Marian Wright Edelman and the Children's Defense Fund. Edelman's new book, The Sea Is...
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DC Area teens need more volunteer mentors

To connect with regional mentoring organizations, click on DC, Maryland and other counties in Virginia. Fairfax...
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Home alone-Is your teen prepared? Northern Virginia authorities spell out the facts

Are you wondering whether it's okay to leave your teen alone? I think most parents have a vague idea about the laws...
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Swine flu - what it's really like for this DC survivor and her teens

H1N1 virus– what is it really like? That's the question I am hearing over and over again, since I re-emerged...
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Keeping calm when your child starts middle school - some tips

If your child has recently entered middle school, as mine has, you must have noticed an increase in the level of...
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Therapy helps parents establish boundaries with teens

Interview Part II with Dr. Lynn Bufka, Assistant Executive Director, Practice Research and Policy, American...
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