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Helpful Hints For Parents About Teens, Dating, and Sex
By Kim Fredrickson
There are many new and wonderful experiences that teens often can't wait to delve into. For parents, this season of parenting brin... Read more
Solutions for Today's Top Five Internet Dangers for Teens
By Michelle Hainer
It's hard to imagine what life was like before the Internet, when your social network included people you'd actually met in person... Read more
Help Your Teen Stay Safe During Graduation Celebrations and Summer Months
For teens, summer months bring high-school graduation parties with friends and extended curfews allowing for later nights. This time of year can also mean that teens hav... Read more
It's a question every parent will face eventually--should I let my child take on a summer job? Whether it's dog walking, house-sitting, or a formal job at the local grocery, there are many issues to consider before giving the go-ahead.
When kids start talking about summer jobs, too often their focus is on the money they can earn and how they can spend it. They spend much less time considering the logistics of the job itself and the responsibility that comes along with taking on this kind of activity. As a parent, you can help them through the planning stages and give t
... Continue reading Kids and Summer Jobs.
High School Fundraisers - 6 Fun Ideas
by Jamie Jefferson
Whether you are a parent of a teen or a teen yourself, you know the importance of having funding for extracurricular activities. Youth groups, sports teams, bands and other high school activities all need to raise money. Fundraisers can be fun if you know how to put a new twist on typical fundraisers.
Successful fundraising is just a few steps away if you follow these ideas.
1. Baked Potato Dinner. A lot of groups do pancake breakfasts or spaghetti dinners, but serving baked potatoes and all of the fixings is a great way to raise money. Pot
... Continue reading High School Fundraisers - 6 Fun Ideas.
Helping Your Teen Deal with Credit
by Katriena Knights
It's a fact in American society--credit is a way of life. While some people have sworn off credit cards, the majority of us still depend on our plastic to pay for everything from everyday groceries to large, special purchases.
However, it's also a fact that the majority of Americans are drowning in credit card debt. How can you teach your teen to use credit responsibly, avoiding the pitfalls of too much debt on too much plastic, but making wise use of the benefits of a credit card?
The day your child comes to you and asks if he can ask a girl out is the day when you realize he's not a baby anymore.
But is he old enough to date? When should he date? What happens if your girl accepts a date without asking you? What is dating these days anyway?
Don't panic, mom. There are answers to your dating questions. First, much has changed since we were in the dating world. As we hear so often, kids these days grow up much faster than we did. But that doesn't mean that we have to allow exposure to things we can control. We might not be able to control
... Continue reading When Should Kids Date--How Old is Old Enough?.
Tutoring Services in Minneapolis-St. Paul
by Megan Torrini
The school year is more than half over and the struggles your child has been facing these past few months have not gone away. Now is a great time to evaluate how your child is performing in school, and to hire a tutor if need be. If your child is having a little difficulty or just needs a bit of enrichment, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has plenty of options. Private tutors as well as large companies that offer tutoring services are available throughout the metro area for kindergarten through college age students.
Should Students Take a Year Off After High School?
As your high school seniors race to finish college applications or wait nervously for early decisions, some may be having doubts about being ready for college. Here are some things for you and your child to consider.
by Bob Roth
As High School students approach their senior year, an important question sometimes arises. Are they ready for college?
Students will always be apprehensive about leaving home to attend college. They usually worry about the amount of work, fitting in and making the grades. Parents worry about the expense and whether their children will do well
... Continue reading Should Students Take a Year Off After High School?.
Getting the Facts
by Five Mom, Christy Crandell
As a mom, I know that talking with teens can be tough. I also know, however, that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs at home are up to 50 percent less likely to abuse them.
That's why it's so important to have these talks. And the first step is to learn the facts ourselves. We need to be able to communicate the real dangers of drug abuse to our teens in an open and honest way.
And let's not fool ourselves. Each of our own teens is at risk of drug abuse, including cough medicine abuse. For example, did you know that one out of 10 teen
... Continue reading Getting the Facts.
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