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How the Choices You Make When You Are a Teenager Affect Your Future. - - Kathy Somers
At one time I was a teenager just like you; now I am 42 years old. Like you, I thought I was grown up and that I knew everything. "I am an adult now and I can do what I want." This is how I thought when I was 16. I remember my mother telling me what not to do. I just did the opposite, not to... Submitted 3 years 336 days ago.

Are Kids Safer In School Or Out - Susan Thom
Right now, out. It is as simple and scary as that. I have a junior in High School. Someone put a home made bomb on one of the buses, but it didn't detonate. Hopefully, that was the idea, and the perpetrator just wanted to scare everyone, or it was a dud. There have been two full evacuations... Submitted 3 years 346 days ago.

The Power of The Father - Abigail Richards
The amount of kids growing up in a single parent home without a father continues to rise. I have all the respect in the world for single moms, but the influence of a father figure can mean the difference between a successful child and a struggling child. My husband recently started mentoring at... Submitted 3 years 350 days ago.

Tired Of Your Kids Not Playing With The Toys You Bought? - Stephany Springer
There are few times in my life when I have referred to something as genius. The inventors of Google rank up there in that category. The inventors of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream can be referred to as genius. Even the inventors of the swimsuit that hides all your fat (you know the one that is so... Submitted 4 years 1 day ago.

My Son's 250 KTM: The Rest of the Story - - Teresa Ortiz
It was raining and 28 degrees outside when we left home for the motocross raceway. "Man, this is going to be a messy race." My husband says, as we pull into the parking lot. "Mom, do me a favor; go buy some cooking spray." "Cooking spray?" "It's to keep the mud from sticking to my bike." "Oh... Submitted 4 years 5 days ago.

Mean Girls and Bully Boys: If Your Child Is Bullied - J. Louise Larson
It's Not Natural One of the fundamental mistakes adults make is to assume that bullying is simply a natural part of life. "Teachers, like parents, don't recognize that bullying does affect kids for life," said Jodee Blanco, author of Please Stop Laughing At Me. http://jodeeblanco.com/ "The worst... Submitted 4 years 9 days ago.

Mean Girls and Bullying Boys: Doing Something About It - J. Louise Larson
Most People Know What Bullying's Like Teens might not know this, but most adults can remember a time where they were ridiculed, picked on or ostracized - or when they did this to someone else - or watched silently as it was done to someone else. That horrible feeling as a flush rises until your... Submitted 4 years 9 days ago.

How to Make A Bad Kid Good Again: The Story of Michael, Peter & Harry the Cat - - Mary Campbell
It is sometimes said that the truth should never be allowed to get in the way of a good story. Sometimes, however, it is the true events that turn out to be the stories that tell us the most. This is the case with the story of my friend's cat. My friend, Rachel, has a cat. Nothing special... Submitted 4 years 17 days ago.

My Son's 250 KTM: Is This Why I Am Awake? - - Teresa Ortiz
It's 3:45 a.m. and I can't sleep. (Itch - itch, scratch - scratch.) I can't help but think about my son's endurance race set to begin at 10:00 a.m. this morning. (An endurance race is one that is won by consistency. The riders have an hour and a half to complete as many laps as possible. It is a... Submitted 4 years 30 days ago.

O’ Christmas Tree - Cher King
Living in the country and on a farm sometimes money is tight and you have to really think about how you spend your money. Our tradition since we moved here six years ago is to search the woods for a Christmas tree. My husband dreads it so and complains about it because he grew up with the fake... Submitted 4 years 68 days ago.

Activities for American Indian Heritage Month - Stephany Springer
It is well known that November is the month in which Americans let out a collective sight as they finish their overly abundant meal on Thanksgiving Day. A little lesser known fact, however, is that November is also American Indian Heritage Month. The Native American culture is rich with... Submitted 4 years 93 days ago.

Meandering Thoughts on Hug Ban - - Justine Musgrave
In present day and age, parents have become increasingly concerned about what goes on in public and private schools that their children attend. The increase in drugs, violence, and depression are just a handful of worries. Along with bullying, skipping class, and bad grades, parents are finding... Submitted 4 years 95 days ago.

Personal Security On & Off Campus - - M Badler
Improving your personal security as a college student does not have to be very complicated or time consuming. This may be the first time you are away from home and you probably have not thought too much about you personal security until now. Even worse, many students think, "It can't happen to... Submitted 4 years 157 days ago.

Latest Toy Recall Is Definite Sign To Stop Trade With China - Stephany Springer
The latest news in the China Saga has parents of kids once again scrambling as Mattel has issued a toy recall only weeks after Fisher-Price had to do the same because of the use of deadly lead paint. Around 9 million of the Chinese made toys ranging from Barbie to Batman to Polly Pockets to die... Submitted 4 years 181 days ago.

A Parental Guide to Text Messaging - Stephany Springer
I have come to realize that I am officially old. Yes, I am admitting it. I am about to say something that I heard my parents and grandparents say a million times. I have to admit I am a little shocked about it coming out of my mouth. "The kids and teenagers of today have their own language.... Submitted 4 years 231 days ago.

She'll Be Apples? - New Light On An Old Temptation! - Tom Broadbridge
For the team at The Kids Bible Company LLC, producers of ‘The Animated Kid’s Bible' Collectable DVD Series, maintaining Biblical integrity was of utmost priority, but so too was the capacity to thoroughly engage & 'edu-tain' young audiences. With this in mind, a panel of writers was... Submitted 4 years 249 days ago.

Internet Use and Teenagers - Tracy Tresidder
Teens everywhere are using the computer to connect to family, friends and even strangers. My Space and MSN are two very popular avenues they use to communicate with one another. Teens love the convenience of being able to log online and talk with people from all around the word. Unfortunately... Submitted 4 years 257 days ago.

Kids Say the Shattiest Things! - Peggy Butler
What a pity, that we’re raising a generation of egotistical brats, that say and do anything they deem appropriate. Unfortunately, we still have a few adults who refuse to be bullied by these ingrates, and are putting their feet down, one toe at a time. It was nearly two in the morning, when... Submitted 4 years 259 days ago.

Kids, Drugs and Alcohol, Whose Fault Is It - Susan Thom
Several months ago, I was talking to my older son who is nineteen, about some of his friends, as well as about some of his past experiences with drugs. I already knew alcohol was being used by kids starting in their teens and continuing through their twentys. I grew up in the seventies, and knew... Submitted 4 years 268 days ago.

Real Facts About Spiders - Anna Miller
Myth: Spiders are insects. Fact: Actually, not everyone believes this. Around half of my callers did learn in school that spiders are not insects, but I find it rather appalling that the percentage is not higher. And how often, in mass media, we read or hear a phrase like "spiders prey on other... Submitted 4 years 291 days ago.

A Bully Gets What He's Got Coming -- Revenge Of The Nerd - Marty RicKard
I can't forget "Fatty McFarland". I remember the day he got what was coming to him. I can still feel the warmth of his blood as it soaked my shirt. I can smell his breath. Fatty was the Astrodome with legs, not solid, just big. Put him on a spit over a fire for an afternoon and he would melt down... Submitted 4 years 295 days ago.

Give us a Chance! - Sara O'Rourke
It is often argued that your average sixteen year old knows as much about politics as your resident golden-ager, and that there would be as much sense in giving them the vote as there would in blowing out a fire. However, is the government really in a position to deny them the vote, when they so... Submitted 4 years 330 days ago.

Spring Rain Can Be a 'Fun Time' for Kids - Jan Hayner
We all look forward to spring; fresh air, the birds chirping, a clean house and the feeling of freedom! The doors can be opened occasionally and we can get rid of the cabin fever blues. Even the kid's change their dispositions when the sun is shining but what happens when it rains? You know... Submitted 4 years 332 days ago.

Oh, How Priorities Can Change! - Terry Mitchell
Young people need to realize that many of the things that are so important to them now may not be such a high priority for them when they get older. With the passage of time, those things tend to get replaced with new priorities. Circumstances change (especially after one graduates from high... Submitted 5 years 18 days ago.

How To Avoid Power-Struggles With Your Kids - James P Krehbiel
Inevitably, sometime within your parenting career, you will face a power-struggle with your child. If you don’t, you may be too intimidating, your child may be rather compliant, or you have mastered the art of managing conflict. Power-struggles occur due to a variety of factors, but invariably... Submitted 5 years 65 days ago.