When we think of pets being good for our children, we usually think of elementary age kids. After all, they're at the age when it's good to start learning responsibility. Teens, not so much. Your teen probably already has a
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No Sweat, Active Indoor Games for Kids
by Tania Cowling June 16th, 2025 | Elementary, EntertainmentVacations With Preschoolers and Fun for Parents
by Joe Lawrence June 9th, 2025 | Preschool, SeasonalTake a Summer Learning Walk With Your Child
by Tania Cowling June 2nd, 2025 | Development, Infants/Toddlers5 Ways Having A Pet Helps A Teen
by Jane Wangersky May 26th, 2025 | Social, Teens
6 Ways to Be the Sitter Everyone Recommends
by Jane Wangersky February 10th, 2025| Social, TeensFinding work as a babysitter depends a lot on word of mouth and the reputation you have in the community. For such a sensitive job, most parents would rather turn to a sitter recommended by someone
3 Social Influences for Teen Health
by Jane Wangersky February 28th, 2022| Social, Teens
Getting a teen to live a healthy lifestyle is one more of those things that take a village. It takes more than just parents, anyway -- though your example is a strong influence, your teen is likely too intent on becoming an independent person to let that show. (That’s why
Teen’s Perspective on Procrastination
by Sam P. April 15th, 2016| Social, Teens
While it is true that everyone procrastinates, it seems to be getting worse, especially within the teen society, I being no exception. I am currently writing this article past when it was due, and while I got an extension and cannot remember the last time I turned in an article
Teens, Technology, and the Need for a Listener
by Jane Wangersky December 11th, 2015| Social, Teens
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, psychologist and author (novels The Truth, Diary Of A Gutsy Tween and Secrets: Diary Of A Gutsy Teen, also the stage play The Locket), is addressing teen issues in a new format -- film. Her short film The Truth, now
Teens, Trends, and Back to School: The Good News
by Jane Wangersky September 11th, 2015| Social, Teens
Although schoolwork is the number one worry for teens going back to school (according to a survey by the Nemours Foundation), social issues and appearance come in a close second and third. For teens, the two are closely connected, often more than they should be. Sadly, a
