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Weary Parent: Parenting Tweens & Teens

August 3rd, 2008

Sunday Reading

Do you know how to talk to your teens about LGBT issues? Even straight teens need to be informed about LGBT issues so they can put an end to intolerance and bullying.
What should you do if your daughter encounters a mean girl at school?
Cell phone companies are coming up with ways for parents to restrict […]

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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 13th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Teenagers are so much fun to tease.
What would you do if your teen wanted to go to a party without adult supervision?
Teens often forget how permanent and visible the internet is. With a few mistakes they can easily damage their reputation online. But they can take steps to repair the damage to your online reputation?
Now […]

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June 15th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Happy Father’s Day to all you dads! Put the lawn mower away, drop the power tools and step away from the grill. Today is our day to pamper you. So sit back and surf the net while your wife and kids take care of you.
When you ask how school was, what response do you get […]

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June 1st, 2008

Sunday Reading

The Body Project is helping girls stay away from eating disorders. “According to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, the risk of developing eating disorders was reduced 61% among Body Project participants. And they continued to exhibit positive body-image attitudes as long as three years after completing […]

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May 18th, 2008

Sunday Reading

There has been a lot of talk on the internet about the MySpace mom. The Today show spoke to both Lori Drew’s attorney and Megan’s mom, Tina Meier. It was very interesting to hear her lawyer speak about her innocence because from what I understand she admitted to police that she set up the MySpace […]

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April 20th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Dr. Robyn gives us tips on helping our teens make good decisions even in the face of peer pressure.
Convince underage girls not to drink by letting them know their drunken antics will be the butt of many jokes. Humiliation goes a long way with a teenage girl. Watch the videos on ALot2Lose.com with your daughter […]

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April 13th, 2008

Sunday Reading

There is an Undies Contest to promote safe sex. You can design your own underwear and win cash.
Should you use a DriveCam in your teenagers car? On one hand you can keep track of them and make sure they are safe. On the other hand they don’t really have their privacy.
How knowledgeable are you about […]

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April 6th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Vanessa Van Petten tells us how to handle senioritis. She also gives us five ways girls can be leaders.
Adventures in Parenting has the sixth and final article on effective discipline. Check out the series.
Online Teen Magazine has some tips for overcoming jealousy in a relationship.
The WSJ has an article about teens abusing prescription drugs.
A Long […]

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