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Weary Parent: Parenting Tweens & Teens

November 2nd, 2008

Sunday Reading

First 90210 came back. Now there will be a new Melrose Place. And in the theaters there will be a Footloose remake (with Zac Efron) and a new Fame. Everything old is new again.
Help our underachieving teen find success in school.
Is today’s education “dumbed down” for our teenagers? Teens today are better at instant responses, […]

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October 19th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Colleges are feeling the financial crunch as more students are seeking financial aid.
Another option is the Blogging Scholarship. If your teen is a blogger have them check it out.
Cell phones are bring families together.
Teach your kids to stand up for the right thing even when it’s unpopular.
Now you can order a Pizza Hut pizza right […]

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October 12th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Kids see porn on the internet; either intentionally or not.
Hearst is closing down Cosmo Girl after the December 2008 issue. But don’t worry, CosmoGirl.com will continue.
One magazine closes and another starts. Hearst is starting a new magazine, Mis Quince, a magazine aimed at girls who are planning their quinceañeras.
Are the dyes in your child’s food […]

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September 7th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Do you know what your teen’s text messages mean?
Some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants.
Some college dorms are allowing students to bring their pets to school with them. But make sure you teen really thinks it over before he brings his pet. […]

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July 27th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Some teens are bating teachers in to fights so they can videotape it for YouTube.
Are kids learning about ethics (or how to be unethical) on the internet?
Thanks to Wal-Mart and Disney Hannah Montana will give your kid a wake up call before school.
Childhood obesity not only causes health problems, but overweight kids may be at […]

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July 20th, 2008

Sunday Reading

When it comes to discipline you need to stick to it. Don’t waiver. Make sure they know you mean it.
Do you know the teen dating terms? If not, learn them.
Schools may start putting more weight on a student’s class rank over SAT scores when considering admission to college.
We’ve seen the Miley Cyrus photos floating around […]

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July 6th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Is your teen driving? Are you worried? According to Geo Parent you should be.
Apparently Milk of Magnesium can help clear up that acne.
In some cities the police are encouraging people to text in anonymous tips to stop crimes. They are hoping this will encourage teens to report crimes.
Anti-abortion trucks with very graphic photos of aborted […]

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June 29th, 2008

Sunday Reading

97 Things To Do Before You Finish High School
Teens don’t need TVs for graduation anymore. 62% of college students are watching television online.
Teens are getting their booze for free from adults. 40% of underage drinkers say they got alcohol from adults. You may want to lock up your alcohol, because more than 80% of the […]

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June 22nd, 2008

Sunday Reading

A Canadian judge overruled a father’s discipline. His daughter posted what he deemed to be inappropriate pictures of herself on the internet and her punishment was not being able to go on a three day class field trip. The daughter was angry and took him to court where a judge ruled that was an unfair […]

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