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Centennial High Student Dies After Bogus Basin Snowboarding Incident

The West Ada School District is providing counseling and bereavement services for students and staff.

Memoir Offers Teens Candid Look at Addiction and Recovery

Author Tracy Viola shares her personal journey in "Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery"

Indiana Sets Limits on Social Media Features for Under-16 Accounts

New law aims to restrict negative impacts on children by requiring parental permission and limiting certain features.

Free prom dress shopping event returns to Duluth

Northwood Children's Services continues decade-long tradition of providing free prom dresses to local students

12-Year-Old Georgia Girl Dies by Suicide After Alleged Bullying

Ava Little's family is raising awareness about bullying and childhood mental health after her tragic death.

Peer Influence Shapes Teens' Behavior in Distinct Ways

New study finds best friends impact emotional well-being, while popular peers influence social media use and appearance

Community Rallies After Death of Middle Georgia Student Allegedly Linked to Bullying

GoFundMe raises over $28K for funeral expenses as family, friends mourn 12-year-old Ava Little's passing

Sonoma County volunteer curates donated teen clothing

Clothing donations are presented in a way that appeals to local high school students

Girl Scout troop aims to give back with cookie sales

A brand-new Girl Scout troop is working to sell 1,000 boxes of cookies to fund their future and donate to the homeless.

Grand Junction nonprofit works to make prom accessible for all teens

Grand Junction Free Promwear held a prom wear donation drive to collect formal clothing for local teens.

Marine Surprises Brother in Joyful Trunk Reunion

Corporal Skylar Herron hid in his mom's car trunk to surprise his younger sibling Evan.

Cobb County Libraries Host Free Prom Swap Events

Teens can browse donated dresses, suits, and accessories for their perfect prom look.

Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Sparks Debate on Parental Responsibility

20-year-old Kaley sues Meta, Google over social media addiction, but critics question where her parents were.

Central Minnesota Family to Build Sportsman's Club Honoring 2 Brothers Killed in UTV Crash

Will and Harry Dahl's parents aim to create a space for outdoor activities in their sons' memory.

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Kicks Off

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois invite cookie lovers to celebrate annual event

Fairy Godmothers of Rochester Open 2026 Prom Fair Season

The nonprofit organization provides free prom dresses to students in need across Western New York.

Beachwood Police Respond to Chaotic Teen Party, Investigate Thefts at Local Stores

Authorities also looking into suspicious phone calls and mail security issues in the area

San Antonio Nonprofits Help Teens Shine at Prom

Operation PROM Drive and Project Prom Dress San Antonio seek donations for formal wear.

Idaho Lawmakers Introduce 'Bill of Rights' for Foster Youth and Residential Treatment Children

New legislation aims to protect the rights of young people in state care and residential facilities

Jackson Teens 'Say Yes' to Prom with Free Gown Fittings

More than 200 students receive free prom gowns, scholarships, and dorm supplies

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