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Summer Shopping Sprees: Friend or Foe?

by Sam P. July 18th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Before I even start debating against myself, I will say that this article is most certainly aimed towards the majority of  female adolescents.

Almost every teenage girl loves to shop.  And specifically with her friends, and no adults.  And why not?  You get new clothes, new shoes, new makeup, and

Fad Diet Don’ts

by Lori Sciame July 17th, 2012| Elementary
I've written about it before; elementary age children face a grave health concern, one that most parents never had to worry about at the same age -- obesity. This health problem may seem harmless, but being overweight can cause a variety of health issues for children.  To put the

Parenting Predicament: Inappropriate Gifts

by Jane Wangersky July 16th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
What should you do if your teen daughter is given an inappropriate gift (like lingerie) by a friend or the friend's parent? Talk to the parent? Just not let your daughter keep the gift?

Solution: Too Old for Tantrums?

by Editorial Team July 13th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My five-year-old is still having occasional tantrums, and I'm worried about kindergarten in the fall. But I don't want to go to a doctor if this is just normal behavior -- is it?

Most sources say tantrums should be rare after age four.

Evans Army Community Hospital has some advice on

Tweens Can Love History

by Lori Sciame July 11th, 2012| Tweens
As a tween, history class bored me to tears.  I despised learning about people and events that had  long since passed.  My viewpoint changed, however, when my parents and grandparents began taking me to places of historical significance in our home town and across the United States.  Suddenly, I

Toddlers and Puppies

by T Akery July 10th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers and puppies are cute together. They are a natural photogenic couple. But before you dive into getting a puppy for your toddler, you should think about a few things. Yes, those cute faces practically beg to be adopted. But they can also add twice the work and twice

Starting Middle School

by Ronald A. Rowe July 6th, 2012| Tweens
Middle School is a time of transition, a time of growth, and a time of distraction. Tween boys are faced with a sudden influx of options - more sports, more extracurricular activities, more freedom to choose. Add in a sudden and inexplicable interest in girls and you've got a

What to Expect When You’re in Labor

by R. Carnavale July 5th, 2012| Pregnancy
Your pregnancy is drawing to a close and your little one will soon be born. Just before giving birth, you'll experience labor, so-named because your body will need to put forth physical effort to push the baby down and out.

Signs labor is approaching (you may or may not experience

Long Car Rides

by Sam P. July 4th, 2012| Teen Perspective
In a large family, flying places gets quite expensive, and quickly too.  Because of that, my family tends to drive everywhere.  Sure, always driving is boring and slow, not to mention cramped.  But almost always it is much more financially intelligent, especially with six people in our family, because

Tweens and Cooking

by T Akery July 3rd, 2012| Tweens
Cooking is a life skill that will serve tweens well into adulthood. While this doesn't necessarily mean that they will eat better, it will be easier for them to make the adjustments to a healthier lifestyle if they understand the basics of the kitchen. There is no better instructional

Solution: Facebook Forever?

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil June 29th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My twelve-year-old gave a fake birth date and opened a Facebook account. Of course I want him to close it down, but I'm afraid if he admits he lied he'll never be able to open one when he's old enough. How do I shut him down for the short

Three Things Preschoolers Crave

by Lori Sciame June 28th, 2012| Preschool
The stages of your child's life each present themselves as a gift.  A newborn, helpless in every way, requires complete care from parents.  Once your son or daughter becomes a preschooler, he or she can do many things on his own, from eating to getting dressed to brushing teeth;
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