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Denise's Parenting Teens Blog July 2007 Archive

By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide to Parenting Teens

Parents Saying Online Classes Are Easier

Tuesday July 24, 2007
An article on Pantagraph.com explains the benefits of online summer school, ‘With a growing number of schools around the country allowing students to take classes and make-up credits online, summer ... Read More

Poll: Credit cards for teens?

Friday July 20, 2007
When my oldest took a trip abroad with her high school travel club, many of the parents had their teens tote around a prepaid credit card that they could check ... Read More

Discipline, Caring Aren't Opposing Ideas

Wednesday July 18, 2007
Wonderful article on BaltimoreSun.com by reporter Joe Burris. He is asking a pretty tough question, when you think about it: ‘Are we parents doing a better job than those who ... Read More

So, your teen wants decorative contacts, huh?

Monday July 16, 2007
Decorative contacts, like ear piercing and hair highlighting, is strictly for appearance purposes. While you’ll need to watch body image issues, this can be considered a personal choice and you ... Read More

Is Facebook Safe?

Friday July 13, 2007
A mom asks for opinions: “One of my daughters, who is 16, wants to get Facebook. I took a look at the site, and it doesn't seem safe to me ... Read More

Can Texting Kill Your Teen?

Tuesday July 10, 2007
USA Today is reporting about a joint survey conducted by AAA and Seventeen magazine where teens admitted to talking on cell phones and texting while driving. The survey of 1000 ... Read More

Improving Your Parenting Skills

Monday July 2, 2007
In some respects, only some, I look at parenting as a job. (Mostly, I look at it as a privilege.) And since I like doing a good job when I ... Read More
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