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Safe Relationships

by Sam P. January 17th, 2014| Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
As teens it may often feel like society pressures us into relationships. But as a teen I completely understand that we don't always want a relationship. We see intimacy and couples all around us and oftentimes it is easy to give into the pressure and start dating. And as
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Apps Tweens Should Be Warned About

by T Akery January 16th, 2014| Safety, Tweens
Smart phone usage is on the rise among Tweens. While you may think that it is a good idea for them to have one, you still need to watch out for what is put on their phones. More and more apps are trying to circumnavigate parental controls because they
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Sleepover Safety

by Ronald A. Rowe January 15th, 2014| Elementary, Safety
Many parents worry about their children going to a sleepover at a friend’s house. But not as many give proper thought and concern to safety issues surrounding having your child’s friends sleep over at your house.

There are liability issues, among other things. You need to be concerned with not
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Grades are Rigged: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. January 10th, 2014| School, Teen Perspective, Teens
No, I'm not here to profess some conspiracy theory about how the educational system is rigged to help some students more than others.  Rather, I'm saying that the system is rigged for all students.  Grade inflation is rampant throughout the school systems in the U.S.

A "C" is supposed to
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Kids in Charge?

by Lori Sciame January 8th, 2014| Behavior, Elementary
On a recent family outing, I noticed an elementary aged child put in charge.  While it's great to give a child this age a chance for self-expression, it's another thing to let him or her run the show.

Think about this example,  a group of 40 or so family members
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2 Rules for Tween Dating

by Ronald A. Rowe January 2nd, 2014| Social, Tweens
As we’ve discussed so often on this site, the Tween years bring a whole slew of new parenting challenges. From the increased school work to social pressure to safety issues, there is never a dull moment when you’ve got an 11-13-year-old in your household. But there is one big
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Driving: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. December 27th, 2013| Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
Like most 17-year-olds, I have my driver's license.  While this is not a big deal, it becomes one around this time of year.  This will be my second year as a licensed driver, but that makes the weather no less of a concern. With car accidents being the leading
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Winter Sports Safety

by Lori Sciame December 26th, 2013| Safety, Tweens
Winter sports can be exhilarating.  The biting wind, and lots of fluffy snow and slippery ice, combine to send shivers down the spine -- not just from the cold, but from all the fun!  While many adults hate freezing temperatures, tweens not only accept them, they actually embrace them.

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Ways Kids Can Share During the Holiday Season

by Tania Cowling December 25th, 2013| Elementary, Social
The holiday season is a perfect time to help children show they care about their world and the people they love. It’s also the time when kids think of fun and getting presents. Raising three children, I felt it’s never too early to teach them about caring and giving
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How Teens Can Earn A Free Rein

by Sam P. December 20th, 2013| Behavior, Teen Perspective, Teens
Many teenagers complain about not having any free rein and not being allowed to do anything.  But with that sort of trust from the parents comes responsibilities.  And many teens aren't trusted with those responsibilities because their behavior doesn't reflect that they can handle them.  If you can't remember
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Safety Training at Home

by Ronald A. Rowe December 18th, 2013| Elementary, Safety
Virtually all parents are concerned about the safety of their elementary-age children but few know what to do about it. Worrying doesn’t do much to keep our children safe. Despite the fervent wishes of more than a few moms that I know, we cannot wrap our children in bubble
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Managing Your Money: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. December 13th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
As a teenager, I often find myself with a list of expenditures on my hands and not much money to pay for them with.  This can cause problems, especially as life continues to get more expensive every day.  This not a problem unique to me, though, but one shared
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