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Do We Clique?

by Lori Sciame February 18th, 2013| Tweens
Until middle school, children tend to be more accepting of each other.  Then, around the age of 11, children will begin to group themselves (and each other) into cliques.  There are the jocks, the nerds, the goths, the drama/music kids, the popular group, and more.  Although the names of
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Kids and Careers

by Ronald A. Rowe February 15th, 2013| Elementary
I read the results of two unrelated studies this week. One surveyed working Americans of all ages and economic levels. The results indicated the 85% of Americans hate their jobs. HATE. The other asked Americans at retirement age about their greatest regret in life. The #1 response was not
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Tween Revenge Web Posting

by T Akery February 13th, 2013| Tweens
There are certain things parents should be aware of when it comes to the internet. One of those things has been rumbling around the internet. It concerns breakups and what lengths people will go to get revenge. They are called revenge websites. While they are supposed to be pictures
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Communications: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. February 5th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Communication is a critical aspect of all relationships, whether they be work, romantic, or family.  This remains true in the case of the parent-child relationship, especially with teenagers.  As a teenager, you are reaching a point in your life in which you expect to be given the same respect
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Love Is in the Air

by Lori Sciame February 4th, 2013| Elementary
Very soon children in the United States will begin gearing up for Valentine's Day if they haven't done so already.  There are cards to buy, candy to select, and projects to make in art class.  What parent doesn't remember his or her own Valentine's Day experiences from elementary school? 
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Preschool Cartoons

by T Akery January 29th, 2013| Preschool
Preschoolers typically have their favorite cartoons when they come home. They like the characters and the action. But cartoons may be holding your preschooler back a little bit. It is a question of growing up. It is up to you to determine if that cartoon they are watching is
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How to Test Your Preschooler for Kindergarten

by T Akery January 24th, 2013| Preschool
If you aren't sure if your preschooler is ready for kindergarten, you can create your own test. This has two advantages. The first is that you can determine what you and preschooler should work on this summer. The second is that this gives them a little experience
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Tweens and Tablets: Bad Mix?

by Lori Sciame January 23rd, 2013| Tweens
Years ago, hula hoops topped the list of what tweens wanted.  A generation later, tweens latched onto pogo sticks, and still later, that generation's children loved the scooter. What tweens want now, however, costs much more than many parents can afford, and the item curtails physical activity
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Being in a Relationship: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. January 22nd, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Several weeks ago, I began dating a girl.  She shall remain anonymous, so I shall refer to her as "N."  Anyway, "N" and I have been dating for the month of January.  While thinking of what to write, I realized I have never written about relationships before. 
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Tweens and Xbox Live

by T Akery January 15th, 2013| Tweens
The Xbox is one of the most popular game consoles and gaming platforms. But like the Internet, the online feature has a few things that parents might not be aware of. Just like the Internet, parents need to be aware of these things before letting your tween
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Signs Your Toddler Has Not Outgrown Nap Time

by T Akery January 9th, 2013| Infants/Toddlers
Nap time is such an important time of day for both parents and toddlers. But sometimes, your toddler just does not want to take a nap. You should not take this as a sign that they have suddenly outgrown their need to take a nap. While you
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Tweens: What They Can and Can’t Do

by Ronald A. Rowe January 4th, 2013| Tweens
One of the greatest challenges of being a tween is knowing what you can and cannot do. To the tween mind, the world appears wide open. Anything kids can do is fair game but so is anything a young adult can do. The great misconception of tweenagedom
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