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More Articles from Information for Kids and Teens: | RELATED ARTICLES Dont Go In- Free Short Story To Add To Your Fiction, Sci-Fi Ezine Dont Go In War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is no such thing as “useful instant messaging”. Your crafty child might try to take advantage of your lack of “Techie” know how when they say in that whiney voice... “But Mom…I’m IMing my friends about homework.” Don’t buy it! They are simply playing up the school is important bit so they can get you off their back. Good Friends, Great Life! While I was in high school, I developed this habit of always watching people and how they responded to things. When I’m walking, when I’m talking, and when I’m eating, I love to watch people. I don’t know why I do it, but I think it’s just my curiosity of wanting to understand all of the various human characteristics. The Top 10 Life Lessons Your Child Can Learn from Playing Golf During the last seven years, I have watched my son and his friends grow up in the world of Junior Golf. This amazing sport has brought out the best in these young men, and has taught them so many valuable life lessons. I am forever impressed, in particular to the following ten qualities that I have observed my son develop as a bi-product of the great game of golf. Who Says Nothing Lasts Forever In a world of instant gratification and so much that is made to be tossed out after one use, there are some things worth preserving. Childhood memories are among those things worth safeguarding. Gaining a Childs Trust My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks ago. They were having a blast playing in the freezing cold water as I tiptoed around the waves, trying to keep my feet from becoming frost bitten. Next to us in the water was a mother with her daughter who was no more than 18 months old. This woman was holding her frightened little girl hostage in the ocean as the bitter cold waves crashed into her and rushed back with a fierce undertow. The poor child was screaming and crying, begging to be rescued from the torture. Her mother thought this was amusing. She laughed at her baby’s fear and grinned at everyone around her. I was disgusted and horrified. I finally told the mother that I didn’t find the situation at all funny. I have no idea if my words had any impact. By then, my own kids had finally remembered they had nerve endings and were shivering uncontrollably, begging for the warmth of their dry towels and warm sweatshirts. We left the water’s edge and the sickening site of mother traumatizing baby. Birthday Party Fun: Goodie Bag Alternatives If you’re looking for alternatives to pricey goodie bags, here are a few ideas that will make your guests--and wallet--happy. Of Drugs and Youth Today, the problem of drug abuse among the youth has assumed a greater significance and heightened concern in various socio-cultural and economic strata. Though no accurate figures are available to measure the actual extent of the problem, drug addicts reporting to counseling in the country points out that the problem has spread among various age groups, and much among youths aged 16 to 25 years. Teach Your Child About Money What are we teaching our children about money Hopefully something! The Rep As a young girl, while growing up in Junior High, if you show that you are too eager to be with boys, or even a certain boy, you will, sooner or later, be seen as "desperate". Come High School, reputation becomes more important to girls than looks. Imagine if you have a bad hair day, your next day you can still shine. But if you get a bad rep one day, your entire year can suffer. At least thats the case in High School in Junior High your bad rep is forgotten the moment someone else becomes news. A Child Can Make a Difference Sometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th, 2000, my daughter and I traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, because of a dream my daughter, Amanda, has to make a difference in this world. Amanda then a 6th grader entered McDonalds Millennium Dreamer contest and told them about her contributions to the humane society and her dream of making the world a better place for animals. Amandas dream is to help homeless pets find homes, and she makes this dream a reality by writing a newsletter and donating all her profits to the humane society. Her entry won her and a parent an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World to meet with other Millennium Dreamers from all over the world. 2,000 kids were chosen in all--1,000 from the U.S., and 1,000 from 90 other countries. The kids accomplishments were recognized in an awards ceremony where Christopher Reeves and the CEO of McDonalds corporation were among the key note speakers. Each congratulated the kids on all they have done and encouraged them to continue their efforts, emphasizing the fact that their contributions are the key to our future. One of the most exciting parts of the trip was trading pins with the kids from other countries. Amanda came home with pins from Germany, South Africa, Israel, Korea, U.K., and Indonesia, just to name a few. The kids were given free passes to all the theme parks and treated to firework shows, parties, and lots of other entertainment. It was quite an event! Fun as well as inspirational. Rasing a Violent-Free Teen in 10 Easy Steps Thedisquietingbehaviorofteenagersin the 21st century, isbeing hailed by experts as a disturbing trend among troubled youth.Such an interpretation may be factual, but mental heath advocatesmaintain there are guidelines parents can utilize before problems reachthe critical stage. The Last Day of Who Cares Yesterday was the last day of ‘Who Cares’ for my oldest child.Today is his first day of high school.From now on, his choices will have a long-term effect on his life.Nothing will ever be the same for him. ABCs of Becoming an Effective Teen A: Acquire a Strong and Positive Attitude Seeing Purple: On Pens and Paying Attention Its back-to-school time once again, and purple is IN. Im not talking about fashion trends--though the September issues of most magazines are singing the praises of plum and berry shades. No, Im referring to the hottest item at Office Depot, Staples, and other school supply meccas. I Hope You Are Responsible Where is Yesterday Really where did it go I mean.............. How can 24hrs just disappear See the Birthday of Britney Spears & Other 1980s Star Babies The 1980s was a glorious decade to say the least. This decade initiated great cultural and technological advances which still are shaping the world in which we live today. Companies launched in this decade include CNN, MTV, USA Today, and technology unleashed in this decade were the video recorder, personal computer, compact discs, satellite dishes and the grandaddy of video games today - Pac-Man. How to Cope With Colic When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night and day, rocking and swaddling, singing and even crying...anything to make my new little miracle stop her endless crying.Well, everyone told me she just had colic and that it would pass.And, alas, pass it did, however I wish that I would have known then what I know now. Simple Science Help children develop a love for science, or nurture their already-growing interest, with these simple experiments. Bully Victims Need a Healthy Relationship with an Adult "Boys will be boys" and "Girls just do that" is what we hear from so many people.As a kid myself, I remembergetting teased and no one came to help or told me what to do.And, you know whatIt hurt me then as much as it hurts kids today.As a school counselor for 10 years, I have developed and tested various techniques for helping students in dealing with bullying. These programs will help the bullies too! |
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