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Procrastination: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. September 4th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Like the majority of people on this planet, I enjoy procrastinating.  Why would I want to hurry to do work when I can mess around and have fun?  This procrastination may seem like an escape from stress and hard work initially, but in the end it never works out
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Solution: Keeping Toys Outside

by Editorial Team August 24th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My kids are always coming in and leaving their toys outside because they say they might go out and use them again later. The stuff gets so dirty I wouldn't want it inside anyway. But I don't want it to disappear like a lot of things in our neighborhood
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Fire Safety and the Preschooler

by Lori Sciame August 19th, 2013| Preschool, Safety
Flames can appear mesmerizing to a young child. For instance, a yellow flame dances on top of a birthday candle, and blue and orange flames appear to lick the underside of a piece of wood in the fireplace. To a child who doesn't understand the true danger, fire appears
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Making the Most of Virtual Preschool

by T Akery August 15th, 2013| Preschool, School
You have finally settled that your preschooler is going to learn through the virtual world. While this decision is one you have probably thought about a lot, it is one that will require a lot more of a commitment on your part. Virtual preschool is a little different than
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Predicament: Keeping Toys Outside

by Editorial Team August 12th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My kids are always coming in and leaving their toys outside because they say they might go out and use them again later. The stuff gets so dirty I wouldn't want it inside anyway. But I don't want it to disappear like a lot of things in our neighborhood
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Solution: Virtual Economy

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil August 9th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My 12-year-old son’s main interest is video gaming. When he wants a game or something that costs real money (not virtual) he waits for a sale and gets it very cheap. I’m glad he’s frugal, but it’s making it hard to motivate him to do extra work around
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Teen’s Perspective on Health Class

by Sam P. August 2nd, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
This is a tricky topic for me, as I am by no means  an "expert" in this field.  But it is something that needs to be talked about.  I don't think adults realize the number of teenagers that are sexually active.  I am going into my sophomore year and
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Helping Your Tween Protect Their Online Reputation

by T Akery August 1st, 2013| Tweens
Your online reputation is a big deal to potential employers, potential opportunity and other things. For your tween, their online reputation is what could make or break their future. While it sounds a little extreme to say that, it is a truth that parents can no longer avoid. Nothing
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Predicament: Virtual Economy

by Editorial Team July 29th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My 12-year-old son's main interest is video gaming. When he wants a game or something that costs real money (not virtual) he waits for a sale and gets it very cheap. I'm glad he's frugal, but it's making it hard to motivate him to do extra work around the
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What To Do in a Car Accident

by Sam P. July 24th, 2013| Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
Being only a teen, driving is a major accomplishment, not to mention a major responsibility.  And even though no teen wants to wreck their parents' car, accidents happen.  Getting into an accident is a very scary ordeal, and many teens don't know how to handle the situation.  My friend
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Tween Safety on the Road

by Ronald A. Rowe July 19th, 2013| Safety, Tweens
When you travel with a Tween, you enter into a whole new world of anxiety. When the kids were little, it was pretty cut and dried. Keep the kids in sight at all times and trust no one. Easy, at least from a parental decision- making perspective. But
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Following the Rules

by Sam P. July 10th, 2013| Behavior, Teen Perspective
On Friday, my mom let me go to the beach with my friend.  This was a first since there were no parents going with us.  My friend is 17, but I am only 15.  She was a little unsure at first, but ended up allowing me to go.  This
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