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.
May 08, 2026
People can bet on just about anything online, and ads for gambling blanket our inboxes and airwaves. Teens are getting in on the gambling action with little to no supervision. Here's what you need to know.
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Apr 22, 2026
It's hard to know the right time to give your child their own cellphone, but research guides us to an answer.
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Apr 15, 2026
The teens Jennifer Wallace interviewed felt valued for who they were and knew they added value to the world. In other words, they mattered.
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Apr 11, 2026
The symptoms of depression in teens may look different than depression in adults. Learn how to spot the signs.
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Apr 02, 2026
Here are nine free or low-cost ways to grab anywhere from a few minutes to several hours with your teen.
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Mar 31, 2026
Routine healthcare is also an opportunity for clinicians to help teens and their parents during adolescence and allow for a smooth transition from adolescence into adulthood.
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