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Denise's Parenting Teens Blog August 2004 Archive

By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide to Parenting Teens

Family Budget

Monday August 30, 2004
I always take a look at the family budget just before I start planning out the fall and winter holiday season. Generally, I try and find places where I could ... Read More

Ten Signs Your Teenager is Burning Out

Sunday August 29, 2004
Is your teenager burning out? Believe it or not, in this day and age, it is quite possible. Here are ten signs of burnout in teenagers.

Ten Tactics Parents Use to Stay Involved

Tuesday August 24, 2004
Getting more involved with your teen today will help you stay connected tomorrow. Not only that, it will help your child make better decisions, even about things like smoking.

Did you remember gym shoes?

Monday August 23, 2004
There is always something every year that I forget to pick up while doing back-to-school shopping. My teen daughter isn't much help in this area either. Well, not until we ... Read More

New Harry Potter Fan Submitted Rumors

Monday August 23, 2004
Facts About the Hand of Glory The Lestranges Dean Thomas maybe the Half-Blood Prince

Nose Piercing

Friday August 20, 2004
Should your teenager be allowed to have a nose piercing?

School Violence Poll: Zero Tolerance?

Tuesday August 17, 2004
Should all schools adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of violence? While the safety and security of our children is of the utmost importance, is it pausible to write ... Read More

All About the SATs

Monday August 16, 2004
In one months time, high school students will be taking the last batch of the 'old' SAT. Help them get prepared!

Preparing Youth for Peer Pressure

Friday August 13, 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

Teenagers and Sleep

Wednesday August 11, 2004
Studies show that teenagers generally get an average of only 7.4 hours a night. This is far short of the desired quota for healthy teens. Read here for why teens ... Read More

Empty Nest Syndrome

Friday August 6, 2004
College students will soon be on there way. The transition between being a parent of a teenager and a parent of an adult child is yet another difficult time for ... Read More

Tips on Setting Curfews

Wednesday August 4, 2004
If your having trouble getting your teenager to come in on time, try these tips from your Guide and the Parenting of Adolescents' community.

How Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed?

Monday August 2, 2004
No one test can be used to diagnose JRA. A doctor diagnoses JRA by carefully examining the patient and considering the patient's medical history, the results of laboratory tests, and ... Read More
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