825 articles on "teens"

Parenting After Weinergate: Talking to Your Teens About Lying

With Anthony Weiner no longer front-page news now that he has resigned in disgrace from public office, what's a parent to make of that perfect storm - a mix of politics, power, sexting and lying? The media frenzy over the ex-Congressman's b...

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Be a Believer: Gaming"s Good for You and Your Kid

According to Kate Connally of AddictingGames.com, 78% of teen girls and 82% of teen boys play online games. Most probably, your kid is included in that percentage. Every parent with kids ages 6 and up should consider that this generation is a new gam...

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Teenagers Taking Risks

Teenagers Taking Risks by: Carol Shepley It can be hard being a parent with a teen going through what I term the 'I'm Invincible' phase. This is the phase when teens start doing scary and dangerous things (according to us parents)...

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Decorating a Kid\'s Room

The most important thing to consider when decorating a child’s room is to make the child comfortable. You want to surround them with fun, playful items. The way this room is designed is going to have an effect on the psyche of the child, so allow r...

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Hair Style Should Depend on Your Hair Texture

Hair Style Should Depend on Your Hair Texture by: Stuart Simpson When deciding a hair routine, you first have to determine you hair type. Hair texture is an important part of determining how your hair is cut, how you wash it and even what types ...

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Trying to Talk to Reach Teens? Maybe a Teen Quiz can Help

Trying to Talk to Reach Teens? Maybe a Teen Quiz can Help by: Brian Fong Q. I'm a new 8th grade teacher and I don't have a lot of experience with teens. Could you help me with a teen quiz that will get them thinking? A. Before I help y...

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13 Ways to Spend Time with your Teenage Daughter

The older my daughter gets the more its sinking in that I dont have much time left to spend with her! Shes turning 16 in a couple of months, and I know I wont be seeing her much after she gets her drivers license. Its hard to find things to do with y...

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I Hope You Are Responsible

Where is Yesterday? Really where did it go? I mean.............. How can 24hrs just disappear? Awareness, Education and Responsibility. One of the best ways that i have found to build a healthy personailty involves understanding yourself and your...

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ABC's of Becoming an Effective Teen

ABC's of Becoming an Effective Teen by: Lin Miao A: Acquire a Strong and Positive Attitude B: Break Out of Your Shell C: Characterize Your Hero D: Demand Respect For Your Standards, Yourself and Your Beliefs E: Energize Yourself Everyday Wi...

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Teaching Kids the Value of Money

My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted to go to a winter retreat with her church youth group last year. Price of trip – $45. I told her Id talk to her dad about it. "HOW much is it?" he asked, "didnt she just go somewhere with the ...

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