I know that trying new things can be very hard, especially when you are in front of a whole group of people. I just went rollerblading on Wednesday and had never gone before. I was very nervous, especially because it was a school field trip.
I talked with my friends and quite a few of them had never done it before. We all went on the rollerblading rink together holding hands so that if one of us fell, we would all fall. After a couple of laps we hadn't fallen yet so we started to break apart; once I was
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Trying New Things : From A Teen’s Perspective
June 23rd, 2011 Posted by Sam P. | Adolescence, Behavior, Emotions, Hobbies, Learning, Safety, Sports, Teen Perspective, Teens
A cellphone is a device that dances a thin line between a necessity and a want. There are certainly valid arguments for both sides. But as a parent, a cellphone is also a device that requires a tween to be responsible and can also be the source of arguments.
Tweens are individuals. As such, your child will probably be at a different maturity level than other friends of their age. While your tween may demand a cellphone because all of their friends have one, it doesn't automatically make them responsible enough to handle one. They are still in the growing/learning
Tweens are individuals. As such, your child will probably be at a different maturity level than other friends of their age. While your tween may demand a cellphone because all of their friends have one, it doesn't automatically make them responsible enough to handle one. They are still in the growing/learning
Prescription Drugs and Teens
May 23rd, 2011 Posted by Lori S. | Adolescence, Behavior, Health, Safety, Teens
Parents of teens beware. A new health threat looms on the horizon. What is this new danger? The abuse of prescription drugs by teenagers. Information supplied by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) states that “Every day, 2,500 youth age 12 -17 abuse a pain reliever for the very first time.” If that isn’t scary enough, they also report that “Among 12 and 13 year-olds, prescription drugs are their drug of choice."
The dangers are real. For example, a large dose of prescription painkillers or central nervous system (CNS) depressants can cause breathing problems and even
The dangers are real. For example, a large dose of prescription painkillers or central nervous system (CNS) depressants can cause breathing problems and even
A visit to a water park in the Wisconsin Dells a few years ago proved to be a terrible experience. Why? Because I witnessed a young mother standing (for what seemed like hours) in the wave pool, an infant sleeping in her arms. What made me so upset? The baby was fully exposed to the burning rays of the sun. I tried to focus on my children playing in the waves, but my attention kept going back to the unprotected skin on the baby’s tiny arms, legs, and head. That day continues to haunt me,
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Children love dogs and dogs love children. Long walks, playing “catch,” and cuddling are just a few of the fun activities kids and dogs can share. Yet, with spring comes a hazard that parents of elementary age children may forget – dog bites.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that “among children, the rate of dog bite-related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites than adults.” Of those children bitten, statistics show that more boys are bitten than
Children love dogs and dogs love children. Long walks, playing “catch,” and cuddling are just a few of the fun activities kids and dogs can share. Yet, with spring comes a hazard that parents of elementary age children may forget – dog bites.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that “among children, the rate of dog bite-related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites than adults.” Of those children bitten, statistics show that more boys are bitten than
