TeenLife Blog

The Dangers of Driving High vs. Driving Drunk

Posted August 6, 2014, 2:00 pm by Customer Service

Contrary to popular belief, driving after using marijuana is just as dangerous as driving drunk. A recent study (JAMA Pediatrics) of 315 college students from two state universities found that...

How to Prepare for College Before High School

Posted July 31, 2014, 2:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

With competition for college admission becoming stronger, parents are recognizing the need to begin college prep early. That doesn’t mean that you start drilling college into your toddler’s head (although...

10 Tips for Parents with Teens Traveling Abroad

Posted July 28, 2014, 2:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

Although my daughter has spent summers away from us before, this is the first summer that she is travelling to a foreign country without us. Even though I am excited...

How to Talk to Your Teens About Risky Behavior

Posted July 27, 2014, 3:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

Risky behavior. It’s something that can start in middle or high school and carrying into college. Why? Teens and young adults believe they are invincible. They are young and carefree...

5 Tips to Lower Your Teen’s Car Insurance

Posted July 23, 2014, 2:00 pm by Sladen West

Ask any parent about the most expensive thing in their life, and most of them will probably give you the same answer—their children. You love them and would do anything...

The Technology Debate: Is it Taking Over for Better or Worse?

Posted July 18, 2014, 2:00 pm by Sara Zhou

In the nineties, it was MTV. The Internet was next, making photos and videos available within seconds. Then mobile technology allowed us to browse feeds while waiting in line or...