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Q.I’m a grandma and my heart is broken. I love my grandson so much. My son-in-law just called to tell me they found he’d been looking at pornography on his tablet! My daughter is also brokenhearted. He is the sweetest little boy. He’s only 11. I guess my son-in-law asked him if he was ...

Thoughts about the #MeToo movement

Q.Mary Jo, I would love to hear your thoughts on the #MeToo movement, since you are on the front lines daily helping kids navigate these issues. I’m a parent. I want to be on top of these issues for my daughter’s sake.<em>– Concerned ...

Teen Outreach’s ninth annual Washington’s Got Talent finale will be held at Chartiers-Houston High School from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28.Traditionally I dedicate the columns prior to the finale to our young finalists. They respond to three questions: 1. Why do you enjoy performing? 2. ...

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Teen Outreach’s ninth annual Washington’s Got Talent finale will be held at Chartiers-Houston High School from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Jan 28. The show is our only fundraiser and is perfect for our mission. More than 200 young people are involved in planning and producing the event, led by our ...

Teens offer their New Year’s resolutions

Since the cold kept many schools closed, our Ask Mary Jo Peer Educator Advisory Board met online to offer their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions. Happy 2018!<strong>Siarra Demichele:</strong> 1. Get into college; 2. Get scholarships so I don’t have to pay a ...

In honor of the 14th consecutive year of the Ask Mary Jo column, I’m printing a vintage question from January 2018. Sadly, the topic remains relevant.Q.I don’t know how to decide if I should narc on someone. The someone is my sister. I know that she’s drinking and I’m pretty sure ...