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Sexting among Hispanic teen is on the rise - but talking to your child about it can be a challenge for any parent.

Talking to your kids about sexting: why you need to do it now

By Katherine Doble-Cannata and Christine Clavijo-Kish, LosTweens.com

Today’s tweens and teens, kids ages 7- 17, have more ways to communicate than any generation before.  Advances in digital technology have created new … Read More

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Texas students take a stand against teen abuse

By Erin Murray, KVEO, Mission, Texas

The color is purple. The cause is ending abusive relationships among teens. "Here at the high school level we kind of see it, we just don't say anything … Read More

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Feds say teen recruits smuggling drugs across border

By Tony Shin and Monica Garske, KNSD, San Diego, California

Federal agents in charge of monitoring drug smuggling along the U.S.-Mexico border say more and more teenagers are getting involved in the smuggling trade – … Read More

Daiel Nieto (first row, 3rd from R) stands with a team of students for the nonprofit organization A World of One's Own who are ready to building. (Photo Courtesy A World of One's Own)

Helping Hands: Teen raises money for kids in Nicaragua

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This is the first installment of our "Helping Hands" series for this week where we give thanks to those extraordinary Latinos whose mission is to help … Read More

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Texas city to enforce texting and driving ban

By Erin Murray, KVEO Edinburg, Texas

Texting while driving will get you a ticket in Edinburg, Texas. A new ordinance passed Tuesday was declared effective immediately. Police Chief Rolando … Read More

A new report shows the US is experiencing the lowest birth rates ever.

Study: Teen birth rates among Latinas falls to new low

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Latina teen birth rates have hit a new low. According to the new study by the Center for Disease Control, Hispanic teen birth rates have fallen 11 percent from … Read More

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ESTELLE RABONI teaches teen pregnancy prevention as a path to prosperity

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Estelle Raboni does not just talk to Bronx, New York teens about teen pregnancy prevention. She and her staff fold the importance of avoiding teen pregnancy … Read More

Preventing bullying has found renewed focus in the Obama administration

Bullying prevention summit shines light on bystanders, role of technology

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The U.S. Department of Education put together a two-day Bullying Prevention Summit in Washington D.C. to make sure anti-bullying efforts are based on the best … Read More

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Latina teen pregnancy is down 33 percent, says study

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Even though shows like “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” might give the impression pregnancies amongst young women and teens are on the rise, a recent … Read More

New study says the main cause for obesity among Hispanic children is lack of exercise.

Teen struggles to manage diabetes shine light on prevention

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A study on teenagers and diabetes is being seen as a stark warning for overweight teens and putting the spotlight on the importance of prevention. A third of … Read More