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How To: Help Your Kids Pack for College

by Louise August 23rd, 2010| Teen Perspective
Helping your child pack and subsequently move into college can be a huge ordeal. The whole process is typically very stressful, and that's coming from the teen perspective. Here are a few tips to make the process run as smoothly as possible:

  • Make checklists and keep questions to a minimum.

Vacationing With Grandparents: From the Teen’s View The Final Volume

by Jacob P. August 16th, 2010| Teen Perspective
As you can see, this is the third episode in an epic saga.  For all you Twilight freaks/aficionados, I was actually referring to my series of articles about vacationing with grandparents, not your beloved book/movie series.  My first volume is essentially where I established my creditability on this subject

Vacationing with Grandparents: From the Teen’s View Volume 2

by Jacob P. August 6th, 2010| Teen Perspective
As I am writing this article from an awesome room in Jersey City, I am peering across the Hudson, with my sister, mom, and step-dad on a lovely vacation to New York City (specifically Manhattan).  Now this trip reminded me of my last article, about my past travels with

Vacationing With Grandparents: From the Teen’s View Volume 1

by Jacob P. July 28th, 2010| Teen Perspective
As far back as I can remember, every year I went somewhere on a vacation with my grandparents.  I have always felt that I am exponentially lucky to have grandparents who are willing to take me on such vacations every year out of their own will and pocket.  I

Chores: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. July 21st, 2010| Teen Perspective, Teens
Now, I know that an article by a teen about chores could sound like a "Let's abolish chores because I dislike them" article, but it isn't.  Now that I have said that, let me begin:

I understand that chores are very important because they teach you responsibility and to work

Summer Fun: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. June 23rd, 2010| Teen Perspective
The summer can be a rather long and boring time for some families, because, no matter whether the kids will admit it or not, without school, they get very bored.  There are some methods to handle summer boredom, but many will empty your bank account.  I have some ideas

Graduation Gifts

by Louise June 16th, 2010| Teen Perspective
It's graduation time! What do you get a graduate?

If you simply know a graduate, who you'd like to congratulate with a gift, there's really only one question you need to keep in mind when getting one: will the graduate definitely be able to use this wherever he or she is

Dealing With Senioritis: From the Teen

by Jacob P. June 9th, 2010| Teen Perspective
At the end of every school year, kids begin to get bored and feel that the school year is almost over, so why keep trying.  This is known as senioritis and is a major problem, as this can make or break a school year.  Here are some anti-senioritis strategies,

A Teen’s Reflection on Middle School

by Jacob P. June 2nd, 2010| Teen Perspective, Teens, Tweens
As this school year comes to a close, I am beginning to look back and reflect on my middle school experiences.  On June 17th, I will graduate middle school and move on, leaving that part of my life behind.

Middle school is a confusing part of your life, as you

Long Distance Field Trips

by Jacob P. May 17th, 2010| Teen Perspective, Tweens
I just got back from the 8th grade  field trip to Washington, D.C.  Long distance, over-night field trips are a blast!  Unfortunately, they can be tricky, so I am going to post some tips and tricks on the trips.

  • Pack well: Getting there and finding out you lack an important

School Breaks: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. May 3rd, 2010| Teen Perspective
Last week, in New Hampshire, the students were celebrating their spring break, along with many other students nationwide.  This break is one of the biggest events of the year for many students.  We all look forward to it and are so glad to see it happen.

Parents, it is a school

Cooking With Kids: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 19th, 2010| Elementary, Teen Perspective, Teens, Tweens
Just a few days ago, I  had a school project where I had to make an atomic model, and I could use food to make it.  I, as with most of the class, chose food.  Now, cooking with children can be dangerous, but fun, if done right.

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