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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:14:01 +0000

Get in the Habit of Checking Planners Together

One of my goals this year is to check all of our planners, together, every week. This involves all of our family being in the same room at the same...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:32:01 +0000

Make a Beaded Bookmark

Need a school craft for teens? Check out this beaded bookmark! It’s an easy craft to make and looks wonderful – not to mention useful and economic. So economic, in...

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:16:27 +0000

Have a Family Competition and Feed the Hungry at the Same Time

I saw this site in the news and was reminded of it by a friend, FreeRice.com. According to the site, its purpose is twofold: Provide English vocabulary to everyone for free....

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:07 +0000

How To Talk to Your Teen About Smoking

Starting a conversation about not smoking really isn’t as hard as you may think. Your teen is expecting for you to say something – he/she knows that most parents do....

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:55:32 +0000

School Lunch: Does your teen pack or buy? Does he/she eat it?

When I went to high school, everyone bought lunch and these days it seems that they still do. However, there are teens who prefer to pack. I had one of...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:30:52 +0000

What time is bedtime in your home?

My teen and preteen tend to get very quiet when I’m starting my 5-year-old’s bedtime routine. They seem to think that if they are silent, I will believe that they...

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:00:46 +0000

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Deadline August 31st

Just a reminder, if you haven't done this already: Your teen can help local underprivileged teens in your area by collecting school supplies for DoSomething.org. American Idol 2007 winner,...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:07:54 +0000

Teens Say Prescription Drugs Easier to Buy Than Beer

I’m not sure how to feel about the new CASA(National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) survey that’s out. I’m glad to hear that beer is getting harder to buy...

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:47:20 +0000

Tips on Setting and Obtaining Goals

The start of the school year is a wonderful time for teens to define their acedemic goals - today is our first day of school. They don't have to be...

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:26:53 +0000

The August Edition of the "All About Parenting Blog Carnival"

The Guides in the Family channel at About.com have begun hosting a monthly "All About Parenting Blog Carnival." First, Heather's Baby Products Blog hosted a carnival about road trips. Then,...