Barbara, About.com's Guide to Teen Health, has counseled numerous families on every kind of teen health concern.

Experience:

As a certified pediatric nurse practitioner, Barbara has worked as a medical health provider helping parents of teens with issues from asthma to ear infections to behavior. As a nurse home visitor for a nonprofit organization, she is out in the community and sees first-hand what some of the most pressing health and lifestyle concerns parents of teens face.

Education:

Barbara received her bachelor's degree in biology from Lehigh University. She received her bachelor's degree and master's degree in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.

From Barbara Poncelet:

As a nurse practitioner and the stepmother to a teen, I know that the teen years can challenge any family. With a little knowledge and a lot of patience, we can help lead our teenagers to a healthy and happy lifestyle.