Tween & Teen Articles |
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Home Alone
One of the realities of today's society is the pressure for children to stay home alone for a short time after school until a parent returns from work. But according to Canada Safety Council president Emile...
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Be a Parent, Not a Pushover
The truth is, there are a lot of wimpy parents. They don’t trust their own judgment. They treat their kids as if they are delicate crystal that might shatter with even the gentlest handling instead of fairly...
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Beyond The Blues: Kids and Depression
Over 11 million prescriptions were written last year for kids with depression. That did not include those who didn’t even see a doctor. Growing up is never easy. It is a time of upheaval and emotional...
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Am I Fat?
Most husbands would agree that to hear that question from their wife is akin to being asked to boil oneself in oil. However, what about when a child asks or needs to be informed? As recently reported...
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Stay connected to your kids
A May 2007 study by TNS Canadian Facts reveals that teenagers make up more than 80 percent of those visiting social networking sites. Short of creating your own Facebook profile and joining your teen's...
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My Child is Odd
The child or teen may act the class clown. The child may prefer to hang out with the adults. The child likely uses phrases, innuendo, jokes or sarcasm heard from others...
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Out of Control and Pseudomature Teens
It seems to go hand in hand; Out of control teens who can argue a point to death, enough to put their parents on the defensive. Objectively, the teen is drinking, doing drugs, engaging in risky sexual...
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Halloween Safety
From finding the perfect costume to carving the spookiest pumpkin, people put a lot of thought and creativity into Halloween. But it’s easy to overlook some important safety precautions; have a safe and...
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Teen's first job
A teen’s first job is a right of passage. It provides the teen the ability to earn money independently and teaches them new meanings for responsibility. The first job also enlightens the teen to the...
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Solving Sibling Rivalry
Squabbles between siblings are as inevitable as they are exasperating. The good news is that a certain amount of sibling rivalry is normal. In fact, the wrangling between brothers and sisters can teach children...
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"Space" Podcasts for Students
Astronauts must train years for any one given spaceflight, but what kind of specific training is required to work in the unique environment of space and why is it so important? Have you ever wondered what...
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The Popularity Game
As a mother and a professional therapist, my heart has been broken many times listening to the tales of life in the fast lane of 5th and 6th grade girls. I have likened the experiences to that of prisoners trying...
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Talking to your child about tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
Discussing any topic with tween or young teen can be difficult. Sometimes it’s tough to simply start a conversation, let alone get an...
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Top Three Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe from Video Game Bullies
Online multi player games (like Sims Online, Halo 2) are one of the most popular activities for kids on the Internet - especially for boys. If...
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5 Secrets for Handling Difficult Teen Parenting Situations
The most common issues between parents and teens arise due to poor communication, power struggles and a lack of empathy. If you use the same...
