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Happy Belated Mother’s Day!

by Jacob P. May 14th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
I know that it is the day after Mother's Day, but I figured it was better late than never to post an article about Mother's Day.  Also, if you are this far behind the eight ball, maybe this can help you save face.

As a teenager, Mother's Day is one

Packing for an Overnight School Vacation

by Sam P. May 7th, 2012| Teen Perspective
If your school does any big vacations for certain grades that include sleeping over somewhere, you need to pack an overnight bag.  For some unorganized people, it may seem like a daunting task.  And that is why I am here to help you.  I am an OCDish neat freak,

Solutions: Carnivorous Teen

by Jane Wangersky May 4th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
We've found a couple of solutions to this predicament:

My teen doesn't like vegetables or carbs but just wants to fill up on meat. I know this is not a balanced diet. It's also expensive. What should I do?

Glenda Gourley of New Zealand is the author of love life food

What to Do While Lodging: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 30th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Last week, my family and I went on a vacation to Maryland.  It was a successful trip; we visited Philadelphia, Baltimore's inner harbor, Loyola (Md), and family during our time there.  The trip was five days long, so we spent four nights together (two nights in a house and

Teen’s Perspective on Middle School Drama

by Sam P. April 24th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Middle school will probably end up being some of the worst years of your life because everybody is going through puberty, so girls are extra emotional and guys are getting acne.  (Well, actually everyone gets acne.)  Normally when you think about eighth grade, you think of a bunch of

Predicament: Carnivorous Teen

by Jane Wangersky April 23rd, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My teen doesn't like vegetables or carbs but just wants to fill up on meat. I know this is not a balanced diet. It's also expensive. What should I do?

Readers -- give us your ideas in the combox.

Family Sports: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 18th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
On a nice day, like today, there is nothing like spending your day outside in the sun.  Nobody wants to spend their time inside watching TV.  Many families like to spend their time outside playing games together.  In fact, I just finished playing whiffle ball with my cousin, sister,

Early Planning on Next Year’s Easter for Teens

by Sam P. April 11th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
I love Easter.  It is my all time favorite holiday.  I just love the colors, and the weather is normally beautiful.  The crisp breeze against the warm sun always gives me shivers of delight!  But there comes a time when Easter becomes a hard holiday for teenagers to celebrate,

Parenting Predicament: “But All My Friends . . .”

by Jane Wangersky April 5th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
This week, we answer the question:

When I object to my son (age 13) talking disrespectfully to me, he says that's just the way his friends always talk. I tell him they probably don't usually talk to their parents that way, but as he never sees them with their parents,

Learning to Drive: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 2nd, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
I am going to turn 16 in about one month.  In my home state of New Hampshire, that means that I can drive if there is an individual 25 or older in the front passenger seat of the car with me.  In New Hampshire, this so called "learner's permit"

Teen’s Perspective on Asking for Help

by Sam P. March 30th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
If you are anything like me, you hate asking for help.  Specifically from parents, but for the most part you just despise asking for help.  I am a very arrogant, headstrong, proud person.  And at times this is a good thing, like when I am standing up for something

Music, Music, Music!

by Lori Sciame March 27th, 2012| Teens, Tweens
My ninth grade daughter sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in front of the Statue of Liberty today. Yesterday she walked onto the stage of the famed Apollo, and performed where many of America's greatest singers have also belted out memorable musical numbers. Is my daughter a hit recording artist?
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