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Teen’s Perspective on Family Vacations

by Sam P. August 14th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Family vacations. Two words that can send shivers of horror through most older adolescents' bodies. Terrifying memories of being forced to smile while standing next to the clearly fake and quite creepy mouse for the fifth year in a row flash back in a whirlwind of fear and boredom.
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Six Ways to Make Ultrasounds Less Uncomfortable

by Jane Wangersky August 13th, 2013| Pregnancy
You'll probably undergo at least two ultrasounds during your pregnancy, once between 10 and 13 weeks, then later between 18 and 22 weeks. If you're carrying multiples or have a history of problems, there'll be more. Though ultrasound is safe and not painful, it's not exactly comfortable either. You'll
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Predicament: Keeping Toys Outside

by Editorial Team August 12th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My kids are always coming in and leaving their toys outside because they say they might go out and use them again later. The stuff gets so dirty I wouldn't want it inside anyway. But I don't want it to disappear like a lot of things in our neighborhood
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Solution: Virtual Economy

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil August 9th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My 12-year-old son’s main interest is video gaming. When he wants a game or something that costs real money (not virtual) he waits for a sale and gets it very cheap. I’m glad he’s frugal, but it’s making it hard to motivate him to do extra work around
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What to Do If Your Preschooler Hates Preschool

by T Akery August 8th, 2013| Preschool, School
Your preschooler was all excited about going to preschool. They were looking forward to playing with friends, making craft projects and the other various activities. Then all the excitement changed to dread and drama about going to preschool. If this has happened to you, then you are not alone.
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College Applications: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. August 7th, 2013| School, Teen Perspective, Teens
On last Thursday, the newest edition of the Common Application was released.  With this release, the unofficial beginning of college application season has begun.  Students are now clambering away to begin their work, so that they can reach that four-year pinnacle of education known as college.  With this also
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Protecting Your Toddler from the Sun

by T Akery August 6th, 2013| Care, Infants/Toddlers
Summer means spending time outside playing under the summer sun. Even though this is a fun activity, the summer sun is also very brutal on skin. A sunburn is very painful for toddlers who already have a hard time expressing their feelings. This means more meltdowns and less sleep
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School Success Guaranteed!

by Lori Sciame August 5th, 2013| School, Tweens
A complaint that I hear often from middle school teachers: lack of parental involvement.  For some reason, parents who have previously taken an active role in their child's education tend to back off once a child reaches middle school and the tween years.  The reasons vary from parent to
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Learn to Stay in Love (Updated)

by Editorial Team August 2nd, 2013| Elementary, Helpful Hints
One of our own parenting specialists, Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, is now offering an online course -- Marriage and Relationships: Keys to Success.  If you like Dr. Bonnie's answers to our Parenting Predicaments, you'll love her advice on building a solid bond with your partner.

She says,
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Teen’s Perspective on Health Class

by Sam P. August 2nd, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
This is a tricky topic for me, as I am by no means  an "expert" in this field.  But it is something that needs to be talked about.  I don't think adults realize the number of teenagers that are sexually active.  I am going into my sophomore year and
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Helping Your Tween Protect Their Online Reputation

by T Akery August 1st, 2013| Tweens
Your online reputation is a big deal to potential employers, potential opportunity and other things. For your tween, their online reputation is what could make or break their future. While it sounds a little extreme to say that, it is a truth that parents can no longer avoid. Nothing
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