Eden Pontz
Eden Pontz is Executive Producer and Director of Digital Content for the CPTC. She oversees digital media content development and production for parentandteen.com. She also writes, copyedits, and produces podcasts and videos for the site. Her pieces cover a range of topics, including resilience, 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.
Six Reasons to Mentor a Teen
Teens with mentors often become happy, stable, well-functioning adults who give back. Here are 6 reasons to become a mentor.
Your Kindness Creates Kindness
Showing kindness makes a difference and can improve the health and well-being of those who are kind.
Tips to Help Start Important Conversations with Teenagers
When the topic is tough, it’s hard to begin important conversations with teenagers. Gain conversation tips for when, where and how to communicate most effectively.
How to Have Important Conversations with Teenagers
It isn’t easy to bring up tough topics with teens. When it comes to hard issues, learn how to start important conversations. When, where and how you communicate are key.
Setting Firm Expectations About Risky Behaviors
As parents or guardians of teenagers we must set clear and firm expectations about risky behaviors.
10 Points to Help Parents Talk to Teens About Drugs and Substance Use
Some of the most critical discussions we can have with our tweens and teens are about avoiding substance use. Here are ten strategies to help parents openly talk about drugs and other substances.