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.

Combat Racism Using Cultural Strengths

Aug 15, 2024

Dr. Griffin talks about instilling cultural, racial, and ethnic pride in children to help protect their mental health.

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Benefit From Cultural Strengths of BIPOC Families

Aug 13, 2024

Dr. Griffin discusses ways to build and help ensure good mental health, identify when a young person may be in distress, and use cultural strengths to support teens.

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Talking to Teens About Drugs

Jun 04, 2024

Ten strategies for helping teens avoid substance use.

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What’s Going on in the Teen Brain?

May 16, 2024

A documentary wants to help us better understand what’s going on in the teen brain.

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Category: The Teen Brain

5 Ways to Support Teens With Depression

May 14, 2024

Learn about the signs of depression and how to offer support.

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What Adults Need To Know About “The Breakthrough Years”

Apr 29, 2024

We spoke with researcher and author Ellen Galinksy about her new book, "The Breakthrough Years."

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Category: Q&A Series

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