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.

Build Tweens’ Resilience by Tapping Into Their “Superpowers”

Aug 03, 2023

A Q&A with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, about resilience, what middle schoolers and superheroes have in common, and more.

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Category: Q&A Series

Five Tips to Get Teens Talking

Jun 06, 2023

Strategies to encourage open dialog.

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Why We Must Embrace the Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Mar 01, 2023

Teens' intense feelings – both positive and negative – are a key part of development.

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Category: Q&A Series

Warning Signs Your Teen Could Be at Risk for Suicide

Nov 23, 2022

Learn to recognize the signs of suicide and how to keep your teen safe.

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Why Marijuana is Not the Answer to Teens’ Anxiety

Nov 10, 2022

Dr. Krishna White discusses the risks marijuana poses for teens.

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