Recent Parents Blog PostsThe Importance of Dad's in Raising Teen Girlsby Andrea HermittToday at 10:37 AMSome recent comments on a few teen based blog posts here at families.com has called out Dad's and their absence in the life of teen girls. As the mother of both a male and female teen, I have to admit that my husband and I tend to team off according to sex. Avoiding obesity in the teen yearsby Andrea HermittYesterday at 10:17 AMBy the time your kids get to their teens years, they have taken over control of their schedules, and keeping them active is a feat of monstrous proportions. With today's' technological advancements, they are much more content to stay inside than we were at their age. Researchers Find Autism Genesby Mary Ann RomansYesterday at 07:49 AMIn a recent press release from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, it was declared that recent research is showing that autism spectrum disorders may be linked to "Combination of Inherited and New Genetic Mutations Acting Together. Do You Take Your Kids to Funerals?by Michele Cheplic30 Jun 2009 11:04 PMI was asked that question last week by a friend whose second cousin unexpectedly passed away from cancer. She was debating whether or not she should bring her preschooler and toddler along to the funeral or leave them with a sitter. My answer: It depends on whose funeral it is. What Do You Do When Your Child is Obsessed With Animals?by Michele Cheplic30 Jun 2009 01:12 PMMy preschool daughter is obsessed with dogs. Fortunately, she hasn't taken to eating off the floor on all fours, but I know the thought has crossed her mind. My daughter has big plans to own a real dog one day, but for now she has to settle for being the "mother" of 34 stuffed ones. Would You Pay Your Teen NOT to Get Pregnant?by Michele Cheplic27 Jun 2009 10:55 PMYou might not, but there are some parents who have no problem allowing their daughters to accept cash as incentive to keep their clothes on. Whatever works, right? Actually, the cash incentive program is trademark of a group in North Carolina called College-Bound Sisters. Teens and Self Esteemby Andrea Hermitt27 Jun 2009 07:29 AMTeens and self esteem After watching a story on the Today show about teens wanting plastic surgery, I could only think that this was a symptom of a bigger problem. Teens who linger on the imperfections in their body, are generally suffering from a case of low self esteem. Boy Gets Revenge on "Bad Dad"by Michele Cheplic26 Jun 2009 11:22 PMSubtitle: Pi*sing off kids comes with consequences. Here's a story that may make you think twice about the way you treat your kids: UK resident William Ireland has so much disdain for his father that even when the elderly man died he couldn't bury his hatred. Michael Jackson the Fatherby Michele Cheplic25 Jun 2009 08:50 PMThey look like each other, but nothing like the man they called "dad." Still, that didn't seem to matter to the offspring of Michael Jackson. Prince Michael Jackson, 12, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11, and Prince Michael Jackson II a.k.a. Parents and Baby Namesby Michele Cheplic24 Jun 2009 10:43 AMJeffrey Dahmer murdered, mutilated and cannibalized 17 young men and boys between 1978 and 1991, and somehow his parents were to blame. At least according to some psychologists, who claimed that Dahmer's "disturbing behavior" was a result of a strained relationship with his parents. Recent Blog Comments Andrea Hermitt says... "I sincerely hope that the consensus is to not agree with the commenter..." shawspear says... ". . . I say risk it. It's a big risk I know: telling her about fat. And I mean starting at a very young age. Many though would harshly disapprove of my suggestion. You may turn her the other way and cause her to become obsessed with being thin. That's the risk. But so too is being overweight. Can you see it in their faces? The fat ones I mean. I can. Being overweight is devastating to a young girl and a young woman although they'll hide their true feelings about it. No dad wants to see his little girl hurt and being fat in American culture causes immense hurt to a woman. Yeah, I'd risk it alright, at a very young age too but I'd do my best to present it in a way that keeps her from going the other way." |
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". . . figured you wouldn't like it . . . I realize it's a problem for both; I'm just talking about the girls that's all. I believe if the problem were presented appropriately, she would grow up smart enough to resist both extremes. The other way is a subject I feel strongly about and believe if mom and dad took more interest in the matter, we'd have less problems with it particularly girls but dad, he's the key with that one but try getting him to do something about it . . . just exactly what are "wintergirls" dad?"
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