Eden Pontz

Eden Pontz is Executive Producer and Director of Digital Content for CPTC. She oversees digital media content development and production for Parentandteen.com. She also writes, copyedits, and produces articles, podcasts, and videos for the site. Her pieces cover a range of topics including teen development, peer pressure, and mentoring. Eden brings years of experience as a former Executive Producer of Newsgathering at CNN, as well as a field producer, writer, and reporter for CNN and other news organizations.

How to Help Motivate Your Teen

Oct 01, 2024

We sat down with motivation expert Dr. Wendy Grolnick to learn more about helping teens to increase their motivation. 

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Why It’s Essential to Support the Real-Life Teen Emotions in “Inside Out 2”

Sep 20, 2024

“Inside Out 2” introduces audiences to new emotions, but these feelings are essential to teens in adolescence. 

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How to Build and Maintain Connections Between BIPOC Youth and Their Communities

Sep 05, 2024

In this Q&A, we discuss how to help teens make connections with their families and communities. 

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Category: Q&A Series

11 Ways Parents Can Get Involved in Schools

Sep 01, 2024

Strategies for engaging with your teen's school community.

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How to Support Teens’ Racial and Ethnic Identity Development

Aug 28, 2024

We spoke with Dr. Rivas-Drake about ways to support teens as they develop their racial and ethnic identity and how it can help protect their mental health.  

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The Importance of Building Teens’ Racial and Ethnic Identities

Aug 28, 2024

In this Q&A with Dr. Deborah Rivas-Drake, we discuss the importance of building teens’ racial and ethnic identities.

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Category: Q&A Series

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