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Letting lying teens lay?
Sometimes I feel, if a political figure would like to win his or her campaign, then they should hire a teen as their campaign manager; our children can be wonderful "spin" artists. Have you ever...
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Fun Friday: Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm gets my vote!
Well, I have to admit I’ve not had so much wholesome fun since the Tilden Carousel I wrote about. In keeping with a holiday tradition, I took the girls (my daughters) to the local pumpkin farm. It...
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Teen drug use: numbers are falling, but what about in your home?
So, the kids are sitting around the table doing their homework, and as one pulls books from their backpack, a home made bong falls to the floor. They quickly try to hide it, but it’s too late...
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Fun Friday: A time of thanks
Well, mom and dad – it’s finally November, and it time to reach down deep and think of all the things we are thankful for. Keep in mind however that if you ask your teens what they are...
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I didn't do it: A review of personal responsibility
“I didn’t do it”. As parents we have all gotten used to hearing these four words from our children, from a very early age. I wonder where they learned these words. Do they merely come from...
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Diabetes awareness month: How aware are you?
The month of November is diabetes awareness month. Along those lines it is important to note that Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among our teens. So what exactly is diabetes? In a nutshell it is the...
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Do you know why your kids are home from school today?
The schools are closed today (most of them) and your teens are home ravaging the fridge, but do they really understand what today is about? Are you flying the American Flag outside your house today?...
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Are you a helicopter parent?
Are you a “helicopter mom” or dad? That’s what your kid’s teachers call you if you hover over your children too much. I can hear many of you, even now, saying; “there&rsquo...
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Skinny jeans: fashion statement or health hazard?
Skinny jeans; are they a new fashion statement or a health hazard? Well, first off, they of course are not a new fashion statement. Peg legs, stovepipes, drainpipes, skinnies, skinny jeans – they’ve...
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School backpacks: book bags or bootcamp?!
I was walking across campus the other day, of a Bay Area Middle School; I really could not help but notice the size of the backpacks. At one point, the kids piled their packs outside of the room...
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The ultimate in sibling rivalry
frustrated studies photo by lusi / stockexchng.com He’s sitting at the kitchen table trying to do homework, nearly in tears with frustration – you are sitting next to him also frustrated and confused...
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Home alone
She comes home from school, and immediately disappears into her bedroom, and you don’t see her till dinner time. You know she’s not on the phone with her friends, but you’re not really sure...
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Happy New Year: a plan for 2010
Tomorrow begins the New Year – Happy New Year to all my readers everywhere. As parents we think about the future all the time; especially the future of our children. For us, the idea of goal setting...
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Fun Friday: East meets West in the east bay
So here we are, the first Friday of a brand new year! How will you spend this weekend? I would like to spread the word about a wonderful experience of East meets West.Coming to the historic El...
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I hate you! and other fun things your teen might say.
Our teens say a lot of thing; things that can pierce us like a sword. As parents, however we have to remember that we’ve heard it all before, and quite likely have said it once or twice too...
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Fun Friday: The movie of the year!
OK, I don’t normally write about going out to see a movie, because that’s pretty common and you can see a movie pretty much any time. However, if your teen (or you have not TAKEN your...
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How good is your communication?
So, do you talk to your teens? Do you have open communication with them? We all know how important communication is, not only with our teens but with every relationship we have. Communicating with...
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Teens need love too: How to show affection to teens without them calling you...
So, did you know when you signed onto being a parent, you’d also learn to become a tightrope walker? That sure is what it feels like sometimes once your children hit the teenage years, yes? Between...
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Sexuality: even the prettiest roses have thorns.
I’ve written in previous articles about how we as parents must deal with what appears to be the growing sexual nature of our children. Let’s face it; kids are more experienced than ever regarding sex...
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They do it, but they don't have all the information!
Sex. There I said it. It’s not too difficult only three little letters. All to often however those three little letters get stuck in our throat like bread laden with creamy peanut butter when it comes...
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