How to Protect Your Child From Cyber-Bullying

Bullying has always been a problem for parents and, with the rise of the internet, texting and social messaging sites, you may be wondering how to protect your child from cyber-bullying.  Gone are the days when a bully’s torments ended at the school gates, or when hurtful and slanderous comments were forgotten, at most, months [...]

Be Prepared For Halloween

Halloween is a kid’s favorite holiday.  If you start early then you won’t be stressed.  Start saving your money bit by bit in order to throw a Halloween party or buy your child a costume.  They usually run from $20 to $50 depending on what your child wants to be for Halloween.  Don’t fret!  You [...]

Courtney Stodden: Too Young to Marry?

Courtney Stodden, age 16, was recently married to actor Doug Hutchison, age 51. Do you think that there is a problem here? Is she too young to marry and is the age difference appropriate?  How would you feel if your 16 year old daughter came home with a 51 year old man that she wanted [...]

Teen Life: Part 1, Love

Being a woman in my thirties, I am finding ways to teach my teen valuable lessons without being overbearing. My daughter and I have a great relationship and we can talk about everything without walking on egg shells. One of the benefits of having a child before I was 25 years old; I am now [...]

Create A Prom Up-Do For Your Teen

Prom season is here and up-do’s seem to be the trend at every prom. Share this video with your teen and practice! Why spend the extra money at the salon if you can follow these easy steps? The less money you spend on your teen’s hair, the more money you can put towards the dress! [...]

Prom Budget

Prom season is just around the corner and while your children may be getting excited, you may trying to map out a prom budget to make their night fabulous. If you attended your prom you remember the weeks of planning: Gowns, tuxedos, hair appointments, manicures, pedicures, limo, flowers, spending money. Seeing your baby all dressed [...]

Teens and Concert Safety

Now is a good time to start a conversation with your teen about concert safety. School bells will stop ringing and concert venues will be packed. Concerts are thrilling. Unfortunately, they’re a haven for underage drinking, drugs, and fighting. Here are a few safety tips that may help you decide whether or not your teen will [...]

Teens and Drug Abuse: What You Need to Know

The percentages relating to teens and drug use may surprise you, but educating yourself on what you need to know may eliminate future consequences. Our stress levels grow right along with our children. Teen driving, boyfriends, girlfriends, PMS, fighting, mood swings-the teen years. One of the obvious, and biggest fears-drug abuse. Peer pressure is imminent. We have all [...]

Sibling Rivalry: Solutions

“He has more icing on his cupcake”, “I’m telling!”, “No fair!” Out of the mouths of young siblings!. The fights are usually over prized possessions, food, bathroom breaks, and bedtimes. Your children may very well be aware of the fact that their sibling, in fact, did not hide their toy. Some siblings go as far as planning [...]

Bullying: A Story of Struggle and Victory

A young 15-year old girl full of life, was quite the athlete. Her older Brother was her inspiration, since he was one of the best at Nanticoke High School. Her Brother graduated seven years before her, so she had big shoes to fill. Her Brother’s number was “48″, so that was the number she wore [...]

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