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Are The Sacrifices Made For Children Worth It? - Ronyae
I want to share a personal story with my readers, supporters and friends as a submission of a collection in reference to the sacrifices we make for the youth. Oftentimes, we make sacrifices to help them out, when they don't want the help; where do we go from there? Should we feel something more... Submitted 2 years 203 days ago.

Raising Resilient Teenagers - Tracy Tresidder
Webster's dictionary defines resilience as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change". Teenagers learn to understand the depths of their resourcefulness and resilience through adverse conditions such as failure, disappointment, loneliness, grief and sadness. Our job as... Submitted 2 years 209 days ago.

10 Tips For Keeping Peace When Traveling With Kids - - Marilyn Bohn
Vacationing with kids in a car is no vacation. Or another way of saying this is "being cooped up with the kids in the car is the pits". If you don't plan on popping in a DVD and letting the kids watch endless movies here are sanity saving ideas for your car trip. Long trips can be boring for... Submitted 2 years 218 days ago.

A Letter From An Eating Disorder - - Casey Starkweather
Congratulations, you skipped two meals today. Feels good right? Already you feel lighter. But tomorrow it will not be enough. Tomorrow will you eat at all? No, you won't. Tomorrow you will not eat. You will exercise and move and jitter. Never stay still, you gain weight sitting still. Today... Submitted 2 years 239 days ago.

Fisher-Price/Mattel To Pay $2.3 Million Penalty For Lead Paint Scare - Abigail Richards
Remember when we searching through kids toys box by box as endless toys were being recalled because of lead paint being used in the products. All of our made in China toys were facing scrutiny as word was released that the Chinese factories were using paint with lead to decorate the toys. ... Submitted 2 years 245 days ago.

Alcohol and the Teenage Brain:Top 10 Tips - Tracy Tresidder
What the latest research is saying! The Teenage brain is still under construction and with new modern imaging technology scientists can actually view the human brain while it is alive and functioning. Neuroscience can help parents understand the importance of delaying their teens' alcohol... Submitted 2 years 253 days ago.

The Wonderful World of Children's Minds - Sandra E. Graham
Yesterday, May 13, 2009 , I was invited to my granddaughter's forth-grade class to discuss my books and writings, and getting published in general. Having never talked with such a young group before, I must admit that I was a bit nervous and concerned about what I could and could not discuss... Submitted 2 years 273 days ago.

Cell Phones, Children And Surgery! - Michelle Mackin
Can someone help me? I don't know why I'm surprised as I have been through this scenario before with one of my twins. I have had to go to the school to talk to the teachers and pick up their phones. My son needs cell phone surgery as his cell phone is attached to his ear. It won't come off no... Submitted 2 years 284 days ago.

Does the Expectation of Chastity Place Undue Stress on Teens? - Avis Ward
Don't answer a question with a question, we've been told. Here's another question for you, then. Does anyone expect teens to remain chaste? Is it a great expectation? Of course I have my opinions about each of these questions and they are not popular. Having the audacity to hope my child... Submitted 2 years 294 days ago.

My Children Know Everything - Just Ask Them - Michelle Mackin
Saturday was quite an interesting day as I reflected back to what my children often said to me and in return what I have said to my mom when I was young. I believe that at some point all of our children think we were born this old and never experienced a childhood of our own. Not only was it... Submitted 2 years 310 days ago.

School Break, and the Kids are Back - - Brianna Popsickle
We've been empty nesters for six months. Both our children went off to university last fall. Things changed drastically around our house. Dinner, which had always been my favourite time of day, grew suddenly quiet. Uncomfortable with the silence, my husband said, "I've got an idea, lets eat at TV... Submitted 2 years 311 days ago.

I Was a School Bully and I'm Sorry - - Ryan Stroud
Recently, I began reading the self-help book Please Stop Laughing at Me , by Jodee Blanco. It's technically a biography about her life growing up and her struggles with bullying. For me, I share some of her pain of being bullied, but at the same time, I was just like many of the children in... Submitted 2 years 315 days ago.

Lebron James, Shaq ONeal, Domestic Violence, and Hope - - Steve Kovacs
Recently I did an interview with the Executive Director of The Domestic Violence Center in Northeastern Ohio . We discussed the state of affairs regarding domestic violence in Northeastern Ohio and across the United States . This well versed and passionate expert stunned me with statistics of... Submitted 2 years 319 days ago.

Teen Sex Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid Teaching Sex In School - - Tracey Watson
Did your heart just start beating faster? Even the term "sex" or "family life education" brings panic, fear, and increases the heartbeat and sweat glands in most adults. However, once the panic subsides, the debate over whether to have sex education in American schools or not - is done. A new... Submitted 2 years 335 days ago.

Ah, Unrequited Love - Sandra E. Graham
Quietly she peeked into her parent's room and listened to their unified snoring. New Year's Eve hats and confetti littered the floor from last night's regalia. Sighing as she softly closed the door; it would be hours before they would wake for the day. The house was so cold and her bare feet... Submitted 2 years 350 days ago.

How to know when Softball is not Your Daugther's Sport - and the Day Coach T Retired - Teresa Ortiz
Family dates are great. The problem is, we still haven't figured out which is better; the actual event, or the drive to the event. Such was the case last night. On the way to "Flashbacks at the Movies", Brittany, our daughter, decided the topic of conversation would be regrets. She went first.... Submitted 2 years 356 days ago.

Why Are We Failing Our Kids Through Abstinence Education? - Avis Ward
Studies show abstinence doesn't work and abstinence pledges aren't enough. Should we rethink how we approach teenagers about sex? You bet! One approach that would be most effective in communicating with teens is sharing the truth. Sounds too obvious to be stated, doesn't it? Credibility and... Submitted 3 years 1 day ago.

Forcing Your Relationships on Your Children: Is It Fair? - Ronyae
I'll start this vent off with a short story: A young lady has six school-aged children, and they are making the best of what they have. The young lady meets a guy that she totally adores. This was a friend from her childhood that she had a major crush on. So, when he met her children and... Submitted 3 years 16 days ago.

8 Reasons Your Teenager Wants Sex, and the 1 Thing Every Parent Can Do - Mogama
Besides the biological fact that their hormones are raging like a house on fire, why are teens having so much sex? In his book, How to Help Your Child Say NO to Sexual Pressure , which is recommended reading for every parent, author and speaker Joshua McDowell discusses several causes... Submitted 3 years 21 days ago.

Teens Have Sex Because It Feels Good - - Mogama
If you've worked with the culturally exposed teens of our time, you know that sexually active teens are the norm. Teenagers are having sex left and right. In the classroom or bathroom of the school. In the backseat of the car. In the park. At home. On the beach. Wherever and whenever youngsters... Submitted 3 years 22 days ago.

Senior Year, Finals, and Surgery - Teresa Ortiz
In just a few hours, my son, Justin, will be having surgery on his right shoulder. We knew this day would come the moment he fell in love with dirt bikes. Five dislocations later, the day has finally arrived. We were hoping he would get through his senior year before having the surgery, but... Submitted 3 years 22 days ago.

Parenthood Bites! - Ronyae
Parenthood may 'bite' to some, but believe me, it's worth the pain. I'm going to share my opinion on this from a person without children's point of view. Recently, I had the pleasure and pain of keeping my cousin's 11-month old son A'Dahreyon (pronounced ah-dah-ree-on ). And I must admit that... Submitted 3 years 49 days ago.

Evidence Ties Teen Violence to Media Violence - - Avis Ward
The results of a study released only yesterday comes as no surprise and only confirms what many concerned parents had suspected. According to a new study, children who get heavy doses of media violence may be at greater risk of violent behavior as teenagers, even when a range of other... Submitted 3 years 76 days ago.

A Sweet Escape - Sara O'Rourke
'Good morning, Starshine, the Earth says hello!' Welcome to my candy shop - take a browse of the rows of colourful, fruity pills, and don't forget to try our new fizzy drinks; guaranteed to give you the mind trip of a lifetime. Not after anything sweet? Choose from stickers, stamps, gels and... Submitted 3 years 79 days ago.

A Coach's Words - Tony Price
"Words can either Inspire or Douse the fire of the Receiver" Tony Price What an amazing feeling I just experienced, as I wiped the sweat from my brow and headed for the exit door. I just wrapped up one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had in a while as the guest speaker at a... Submitted 3 years 83 days ago.