Recent Parents Blog | School age - Teens PostsBackpack Safety Tips- Part IIby Myra Turner23 Aug 2006 09:19 AMHere are more tips for backpack safety. (3) BSA cautions that you should use both shoulder straps and that they fit snug but not too tight.Using both shoulder straps will distribute the weight evenly. Tips for Backpack Safety- Part Iby Myra Turner23 Aug 2006 09:11 AMWith the beginning of another school year comes the all important decision of which backpack to buy. I found this out a few weeks ago when I took my five-year-old shopping for supplies for kindergarten. Teenage Drug Abuse Statisticsby Teresa McEntire23 Jun 2006 11:08 AMAlthough the use of many drugs have recently declined among teenagers there are still a significant number using illegal drugs. Smoking Ads Attract Teensby Teresa McEntire21 May 2006 11:09 AMIf you are like me you have noticed the anti-smoking ads on T.V. that are targeting teens and their parents. The reason is simple 90% of adult smokers started smoking in their teens and then could not quit. Your Child's Been Invited To A Pox Party!by Teresa McEntire09 May 2006 12:13 PMWhat's the latest trend in parties for kids? Pox parties! Pox parties are cropping up around the country, no it has nothing to do with music or the latest fad, instead they center on a common childhood illness chicken pox. Soda In Schools? No More!by Nicki Bradley03 May 2006 09:57 AMWe recently moved to a new school district and we couldn't believe that our local elementary school had fully stocked vending machines, accessible to kids, full of sodas, candy and other unhealthy snacks. Talking To Your Kids About Drugsby Teresa McEntire29 Apr 2006 11:50 PMParents often fear that if they discuss a subject like sex or drugs with their child that will push them towards the behavior. In fact the opposite is true. Children whose parents are open with them and frequently discuss irresponsible behaviors are less likely to engage in the behaviors themselves. Signs of Drug Abuseby Teresa McEntire29 Apr 2006 10:37 AMDrug abuse is a problem that many teens face, especially if the teen has frequent feelings of not fitting in, low self-esteem or depression, or if there is a family history of drug use. As parents we often don't know exactly what our teenagers are involved in and it isn't always easy to tell. The Difference Between Drug Abuse and Addictionby Teresa McEntire28 Apr 2006 02:43 AMAlthough the use of illegal drugs among teens is dropping in the United States, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse 50% of high-school graduates have tried illegal drugs, 23% will have used them within the thirty days before the survey, and anywhere from 0. Celebrating Menarcheby Nicki Bradley15 Feb 2006 05:53 PMDo you remember how you celebrated your first menstrual period? Were you happy? Horrified? Shocked? A little of everything? Many years ago, talking about our periods was not something that was encouraged and many girls only found out what menstruation was after the first (often scary) blood. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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