How Much Freedom for Preteens?
Friday March 26, 2004
Our Question of the Week: How much freedom should you give your preteen? Check out what the Parenting of Adolescents community has to say on the subject.
Who's at Risk of Joining a Gang?
Sunday March 21, 2004
Anyone — male or female, wealthy or low-income, from any ethnic or racial background,from a functional or dysfunctional family may decide to join a gang. Gang involvement can begin as ... Read More
Fun with Your Teen Daughter
Sunday March 21, 2004
When is the last time you did something 'just for fun' with your teenager daughter? Check out the Beauty Freebies on the About.com Freebies site and have a blast together.
What Is the Prom Promise?
Sunday March 21, 2004
A detailed description of what the prom promise is and includes links on how your teen's school can get involved in the Prom Promise Contest.
Does Your Daughter Have a Positive Body Image?
Thursday March 18, 2004
Girls tend to struggle with body image in far greater numbers than boys. Studies show that boys don't focus as much on their body shape and size as do girls. ... Read More
Scrapbooking Freebies
Thursday March 18, 2004
Whether your teaching your teenager to journal or saving the memories yourself, free is always the right price! Check out this resource from Stuff-2-Do.com:
Free Scrapbooking Cutouts
Free Tips Index
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Saint Patrick's Day Craft
Friday March 12, 2004
Safety pin seed bead patterns for a Pot of Gold, The End of the Rainbow and a Four Leaf Clover.
Helping the Child or Adolescent Trauma Survivor
Friday March 12, 2004
Early intervention to help children and adolescents who have suffered trauma from violence or a disaster is critical. Parents, teachers and mental health professionals can do a great deal to ... Read More
Tips on Setting Limits & Rules
Monday March 8, 2004
Sometimes you may feel that you need all the help you can get when setting the rules in your home. Try out some of these tips to help rule making ... Read More
Preparing Youth for Peer Pressure
Friday March 5, 2004
Peer pressure—it’s more than just a phase that young people go through. Whether it leads to pink hair or body piercing, peer pressure is a powerful reality and many adults ... Read More
Free Graduation Craft Projects
Friday March 5, 2004
A listing of free graduation craft projects for teenagers and older kids. These make great gifts for friends who are graduating high school plus some party decorating crafts.
The Myth of the 'Bad Kid'
Monday March 1, 2004
Myths about children's behavior make it easy to play the "blame game" instead of trying to help children. Often, in making assumptions, we "write off" some children. Read all about ... Read More
The Basics of Braces
Monday March 1, 2004
When to start looking for an orthodontist.