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.

Important Ways Parents Matter to Teens

Sep 04, 2026

Teens need your guidance more than ever.

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Category: Role Modeling

How To Help Your Child Manage Their Mental Health in the Back-to-School Season

Aug 21, 2026

The back-to-school season can mean a range of emotions. Parents can help their teens manage their mental health.

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What You Need to Know About Teen Gaming

Aug 12, 2026

Online video gaming is a major part of life for many teenagers. It offers social benefits but also comes with the potential for addiction.

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3 Key Ways Parents Can Get Involved in School (Without Leaving Home!)

Aug 06, 2026

Parents and teachers working together to support students in school leads to higher grades and motivation to do their best work.

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5 Ways To Ensure You Matter

Jun 22, 2026

If parents want to instill a sense of “mattering” in their children, they must first feel they matter themselves.

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The Parenting Style That Will Make You an Effective Parent

May 22, 2026

Consider a parenting style that is tried and tested and that we know works, generation after generation. 

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