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Is Text Messaging Contributing To Teenage Sleep Deprivation? - Tracy Tresidder
Most kids go to sleep with their phone plugged in right by their heads. Every ping of an incoming message is a temptation to pick up the phone. They know talking on the phone might wake up their parents, but if they text, it probably won't. Teens are famously sleep-deprived already, but... Submitted 5 years 9 days ago.

How To Get A Gemini Man To Notice You & Ask For A Date: Is He Your Soul mate? - Fran Larson
First of all, you have to understand what a Gemini man is like before you try to get his attention. That is my first point. It will be so easy for you to get his attention because he is a social butterfly. He loves to talk and make many acquaintances. He loves to just talk and talk about almost... Submitted 354 days 7 hours ago.

Being A Teen Is A Nightmare:Everyone Asking "What Are You Going To Do?:No Job & No Money-Depression - Fran Larson
”Glenda, could we get an apartment together?” I desperately tried to keep my voice on at an even tone. “I would like to do that but my parents are footing the bill for Tampa Business College. When I get a degree from the school, I could have an awesome job but until then, I... Submitted 358 days 9 hours ago.

8 Ways For Girls Not To Have Sex Before Getting Married - Richard Bench
Why do girls have sex before marriage? The bottom line is self control. Girls get pressure from their peers, society, and boyfriends to have sex before getting married. Here are 8 ways for girls to avoid having sex before getting married. 1. I can say no : My boyfriend will have to accept my... Submitted 2 years 40 days ago.

Why I Believe In Character Education in Schools - Fran Larson
I was just thinking... If only character education had been available for me when I was in school. I wonder if my life would have turned our differently? I wonder if my life would have been easier? Yes, my parents loved me and provided for me, but somewhere along the line I missed the boat. My... Submitted 2 years 220 days ago.

Teaching My Son To Drive Is Driving Me Crazy - Roschelle Nelson
By the time we made it to the highway, beads of sweat were pouring down my brow. My hands were wet and aching from me gripping them together so tightly the nails almost popped off from the pressure. My butt cheeks were clasped together in an iron vise that most assuredly was going to cause my... Submitted 3 years 315 days ago.

Libraries: They Need "T-Spaces" - - Jean Purcell
I took a trip to the library that led to an unexpected and thought-spurring teen encounter. The library is out-of-town for me but I visit it often. When I made the left turn into the parking lot, "school's out" was not on my mind. Focus was on sending a PDF document through a convoluted e-mail... Submitted 3 years 328 days ago.

Teenage Drinking, Society, And You - Michael Kocis
One of the toughest hurdles facing many teens is the subject of alcohol, I'm not sure if more kids are drinking now than in previous generations, or if they are starting at a younger age ? I'm sure there are statistics on this somewhere that may possibly show an increase over the years with... Submitted 4 years 84 days ago.

A Divided Heart: Just Thinkin' out Loud - - Teresa Ortiz
As a parent, you probably understand what I mean when I say I have a divided heart. I am experiencing the joy of one child, while experiencing the pain of heartbreak for another. On Friday, my daughter and her fiance', announced that they have set a wedding date. August 23, 2008! Oh my, only... Submitted 4 years 104 days ago.

The Child of Today vs The Child of Yesterday - Sara O'Rourke
To compare today’s child, teenager, to the one who grew up a mere two dozen years before, you would see remarkable change. As I was discussing with a lovely patient of mine during my volunteering at the local hospital the other evening, society seems to have opened up a great number of new... Submitted 4 years 320 days ago.

Taking the Sting Away from Teen Issues such as Peer Pressure or Bullying - Fran Larson
As I was reading the wonderful articles on teaching teens and children about such issues as bullying, self esteem and peer pressure, I thought to myself, If only this had been available for me when I was in school. I wonder if my life would have turned our differently? I wonder if my... Submitted 4 years 336 days ago.

When Your Kids Grant You Your Dismissal Papers - James P Krehbiel
I believe that the primary goal of parenting must be to teach our children a sense of self-direction. We should teach them to gradually rely on their own resources rather than ours. We should want our children to develop into independent adults. Through coaching, nurturing and parental discipline... Submitted 4 years 359 days ago.

Parents Guide to “Emo” Music – Understanding Your Teen’s Music - Ryan Stroud
Some parents claim to not understand their teenager or the loud racket that blares from their stereo. For those parents who want to understand where your teens are coming from and why, just why, their son feels he should wear girl’s jeans and eyeliner, this list of “emo" albums is for you. Emo... Submitted 5 years 128 days ago.

Children’s Television. What Impact Is It Making On Your Child? - Nicki Leavens
Ever wondered what impact the television is having on your child? I know we all swear blind we will not allow our own children to watch as much television as the neighbour's children. But how many of us can truly say we haven't bunged little Johnny in front of the television to be able to get a... Submitted 2 years 89 days ago.

10 Reasons Why Christians Shouldn’t Date - - Angie Lewis
We have all grown up thinking that dating is normal and something that people do to meet others for the possibility of marriage. The Christian culture of today promotes dating, but it wasn't always so. "Dating" is not scriptural and in fact, scripture clearly reveals the opposite of the dating... Submitted 2 years 91 days ago.

Why Won't My Kid See It My Way...!!! - Bill Morris
It seems that since the beginning of time there seems to be a communication failure between the parental unit (mom & dad) and their offspring (son/daughter). Well, that's because parents and kids, (a) speak different languages, and (b) have different needs, wants and desires. For example, as... Submitted 2 years 160 days ago.

Child & Teen Depression Therapy: Helping Kids Cope & Overcome - - Krystal Kuehn
Depression is serious and often goes untreated in children and teens. Symptoms are commonly overlooked or minimized as part of growing up or something that will pass with time. Depression has a negative impact on a child's development, school performance, and relationships. Children and... Submitted 2 years 188 days ago.

Gay Teens Coming Out - Ronyae
Homosexuality among our youth hit home for me when my 16-year old neighbor shared a story of how his best friend told him, and the rest of their friends that he was 'gay'. After drilling in reporter-style to find the source of why his friend 'came out' to them, my neighbor finally gave in, and... Submitted 2 years 279 days ago.

Young Love Series III - - Marijo Phelps
So Long Ago, the Summer Can they be captured? Those child-like dreams Held by both But admitted by neither That summer Which now seems to long ago. Those shattered dreams Every piece of which Seems so important now Or are the fragments too small And the summer Too long ago? Parting We... Submitted 2 years 281 days ago.

Young Love II - - Marijo Phelps
Discovery Pen works. Brain doesn't. Can't conceal my thoughts, About you. Only wish you were here now. Don't know what it is, But it's there Like two would-be children Tripping through A picture book together, Comfortable, close, curious, About to discover What's on the next page. ... Submitted 2 years 281 days ago.

Fostering Foibles - - Jay Hopson
So, how do you handle it when two foster daughters come back from town with numerous little trinkets you know they had no money to buy? Well... here is how we handled it. Whether right or wrong,I think you will find humor in the situation. I've had the pleasure of sharing in the raising of... Submitted 2 years 293 days ago.

Teenagers Deal With Hormones, Parenting and Trying To Be Someone; Its Tough--Find Out How To Help - - Steve Kovacs
Teens have such a hard time. Their bodies are changing towards adulthood and their minds are now probing in different areas. Hormones are also changing but in many cases, they are out and out raging like a locomotive barreling down a hill. Teenagers are trying to make a stand in their lives. They... Submitted 2 years 296 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 313 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 344 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 357 days ago.