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Message to My Graduating Senior - Deirdre Reilly
I can hardly believe it, but my middle son Matt is graduating from high school. How did this happen — where did the time go? I believe that every family has a Matt — that person who asks so little, and gives so much. Happy by nature, always one of the funniest people on the planet — Matt has... Submitted 5 years 2 days ago.

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.

Summer Fun Activities For The Whole Family - Laura Trahan
Summer is fast approaching. Of course, I have already begun planning on how to entertain my kids through the long days of summer. Ok, not really, but now is as good a time as any to share some summer fun ideas for you to survive the summer with family in tow. It only takes a day before I hear... Submitted 6 years 31 days ago.

Study Shows Self-Harm To Be Common Among Teenagers With Implications - Joel Hendon
A scientific study in Australia of 2,000 adolescents, covering a period of fifteen years shows that one teenager out of 12 will self harm before adulthood. The most common methods of self harm was cutting or burning themselves. Some of these acts occurred only once or twice but others, numerous... Submitted 188 days 8 hours ago.

Violence And Discontented Youth - Neglected Children Act Out - Jennifer Stewart
Who says the British aren’t emotional and passionate? Shortly after the riots in England I saw a man interviewed on BBC whose restaurant had been destroyed by out-of-control kids. I really felt for him; he had ploughed his everything into that restaurant and now he had nothing. He was so... Submitted 273 days 11 hours 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 8 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 10 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.

What Age is a Toddler? Child Development Stages From Infant to Adolescent - Mogama
One afternoon, I looked closely at my later-comer daughter, who celebrated her 5th birthday on October 20, 2009. She's been telling me to remove her booster car seat from the vehicle, so she can sit on the main seat like her teenage siblings. I told Favor, "You're still a toddler... How much do... Submitted 2 years 79 days ago.

Be Careful What Your Kids Watch! - - Kevin D. Moore
I always find it amazing when a "so called" expert on children tries to tell people how to raise their kids. I especially find it amazing when the expert doesn't have any children of their own. Better yet, I find it amazing when the expert now has children who are adults and for some strange... Submitted 2 years 103 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.

The Wonderful World of Children's Minds - - Sandra E. Graham
Yesterday, May 13, 2009 , I was invited to my granddaughter's fourth-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 3 years 12 days ago.

Through The Ages - Sara O'Rourke
I remember it well, the way I once was. To be young again, to be free of self-conscious thought and misconceptions, to be spirited, confident and free. This year had been the first time I had seen a large part of my Italian family - some of the aunts, uncles and cousins I had never met before. We... Submitted 3 years 152 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.

Mean Girls and Bully Boys: Defining Bullying - J. Louise Larson
What is bullying? According the U.S. Department of Education, bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional or sexual in nature. Now it's on the Internet, too. "I think the worst thing ever to hit the Internet is a blog called MySpace. It has no filtering system, so when kids post mean stuff... Submitted 4 years 113 days ago.

Hey Yo! Gangs Ain’t Cool / Part 2 of 5 - Judi Lake
Although based on a true story, all names, dates and places have been changed to protect the innocent. Startled, I awoke to the sudden ring of the telephone. Groggy, with eyes still shut, I answered the phone. “Hello?" “Listen you @%!#%, you best leave my grandboy alone, do you... Submitted 4 years 249 days ago.

Hey Yo! Gangs Ain’t Cool / Part 1 - Judi Lake
Although based on a true story, all names, dates and places have been changed to protect the innocent. As he sluggishly enters the room, he timidly pulls out the chair across from me and sits down without making any eye contact. “Hi," I say to him as I smile. “Hey," he quietly... Submitted 4 years 255 days ago.

Should Your Kids Watch Adult Themed Movies - Susan Thom
I dont know if Im in the minority, but I truly believe that kids are affected by what they watch. My daughter, at twenty one, watched the Exorcist when she was very young, and I was out, and she still has nightmares, along with many other movies she watched. There are some movies that older... Submitted 4 years 269 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.

Be An Easy Rider With Your Student Driver - Mary Fagan
Remember when your parents popped a gasket teaching you to drive, white knuckling it from the passenger seat? If you don’t want to go around that track, better gear up for your own child’s driving lessons. Start with a couple of warm up laps. First, forget to pick up the permit application on the... Submitted 5 years 44 days ago.