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| Healthy Parenting - How Social Workers Help Struggling Teens |
| 2007-06-05 07:15:00 |
IntroductionThe adolescent years can be very challenging for some teenagers and their families. While adolescence can be an emotionally intense, stormy phase for virtually all teenagers, sometimes a teen’s struggles require special intervention. Many teens struggle with issues related to mental health, family relationships, friends, school performance, substance abuse, sexuality, and other high-risk behaviors.Warning SignsStruggling teens usually show signs of distress. Common warning signs include:-Low self-esteem-School failure and truancy-Defiance towards authority (such as parents, teachers, police)-Running away from home-Choosing the “wrong” friends-Impulsive behavior (such as speeding, taking other unsafe risks)-Getting in trouble with the law-D...
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| Teens with “Summer Time” on Their Hands |
| 2007-06-04 07:56:00 |
Summertime can be a risky time for teenagers. More teens try marijuana for the first time than any other time of the year. Why? The main culprit is boredom. Ensuring that your teen is engaged in positive activities, whether summer school, camps, volunteering or planned, supervised outings with friends can be a way to deter youth from things that are harmful to them, such as drug and alcohol use.The following list will help guide you and your teen toward a safe and healthy summer:* Establish a summertime curfew for your teen* Help plan activities to keep your teen busy* Schedule time together to do something fun as a family* Check in with adult supervisors, such as coaches and employers* Meet your child’s friends, especial...
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| Teenagers At Risk Of Internet Addiction |
| 2007-06-01 16:23:00 |
If your teenager spends hours huddled over a computer, there is a good chance you have something to worry about — internet addiction.The first study of the impact of internet use on Australian teenagers found a third of respondents were "in the process of becoming psychologically addicted" and teenagers, on average, spent 13 hours a week on-line.The pilot study, conducted by Dr Mubarak Ali of Flinders University in Adelaide, focused on 114 government and private-school students across a broad socio-economic range.The validity of so-called internet addiction is hotly debated, but Dr Ali, a mental health expert, said it appeared to foll...
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| Understanding And Preventing Teenage Runaways |
| 2007-05-31 21:51:00 |
One of the greatest fears that parents can experience comes when they discover that their child is missing or has run away. Parents will experience a range of emotions. The stress of the situation and the different ways in which parents, family, friends and police respond can reach crisis proportions and create further crisis within a family. The Difference Between a Runaway Child and a Missing ChildThere is a difference between a child who has runaway and child that is missing. A runaway has left home or left a supervised environment. They usually run to escape or avoid something, or they are running somewhere to find or get something. A missing child might be lost, abducted, injured or held against their will by others. A runway is not necessarily missing. A runaway in not the same as a ...
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| The Terrible Teens; The Challenge Of Parenting Teenagers |
| 2007-05-30 16:55:00 |
Parents who have been through it will often remark about the difficulties and frustrations of the “terrible twos” – a time in which toddlers set about finding and asserting their own individuality and independence. It can be an enormously demanding time for parents who – up until then – had complete control over the activities of their child. Suddenly, they are thrust into a world where their word is challenged and their once complacent child has been replaced with an unpredictable person who knows their own mind and isn’t afraid to say so.But what few will tell you as you go through this frustrating time is that it’s just the beginning. That these small toddler tantrums that seem so earth-shattering at the time are merely the appetizers t...
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| Father's Day Gift Ideas |
| 2007-05-30 06:10:00 |
Alternatives to Traditional PresentsTired of buying that "tired" ole tired for your father for Father's Day? Do you have more than one dad to buy for on Father's Day? Try doing something unique and different this year for the men in your life.Father's Day gives all blended families a day to honor and recognize the one man or men that truely have meant a great deal to them. Whether the "father" that is being honored is referred to as "dad" or "step-dad" is of no consequence. He who works hard to provide for his family and is a positive male role model in the home deserves a day of rest and relaxation. If you are at a loss for ideas, consider some alternatives to traditional Father's Day gifts<...
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| Parenting Your Teen On Peer Pressure |
| 2007-05-29 21:36:00 |
Peer pressure is such a strong and stressful subject with teenagers in today's times. They have so much more on their plate to deal with than we did as parents in our times as teenagers. When my teenagers come home with the stories of what they have faced in their day at school I shudder and shake to think what it must have been like for them. It is so totally unfair and unjust that they should have to be subjected to that when all they should be doing is enjoying being teenagers and getting an education.We as parents need to give them a solid foundation at home and give them all the support we can and send them off with an emotional hug so when they are subjected to all this peer pressure they will have the strength to say no to the drugs, cigarettes, pre-m...
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| Your Teenage Daughter Is Pregnant |
| 2007-05-28 17:30:00 |
If your teenager daughter comes to you and tells you she is pregnant, it is "not" the end of the world parents! It is definately a wake up call for her and for you but if ever she needed you it is NOW. Too many parents are more concerned about the stigma of what everyone "else" thinks and how it looks on them as parents instead of what their daughter has to be going through.True, she messed up but don't you think she is paying dearly enough guys? Wake up! Be parents and stand beside her instead of hiding your heads in the sand. I know you blame yourselves, your parenting skills and wonder where you went wrong. Folks, it had nothing to do with you unless you were NOT paying attention and the ones of you who weren't know...
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| Your Teenage Daughter Is Pregnant |
| 2007-05-28 17:30:00 |
If your teenager daughter comes to you and tells you she is pregnant, it is "not" the end of the world parents! It is definately a wake up call for her and for you but if ever she needed you it is NOW. Too many parents are more concerned about the stigma of what everyone "else" thinks and how it looks on them as parents instead of what their daughter has to be going through.True, she messed up but don't you think she is paying dearly enough guys? Wake up! Be parents and stand beside her instead of hiding your heads in the sand. I know you blame yourselves, your parenting skills and wonder where you went wrong. Folks, it had nothing to do with you unless you were NOT paying attention and the ones of you who weren't know...
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| Parenting An ADHD Teenager |
| 2007-05-27 19:07:00 |
My son, WesleyI, myself, have an ADHD son. He has overcome so many obstacles but fortunately was diagnosed at a very young age and was immediately put on Ritalin in the 3rd grade but over a period of time outgrew it and was eventually put on Straterra which seemed to be a wonder drug for us. We really struggled, especially with me being a single parent. My son was so lost not understanding what was going on inside of him and since he has come into his teenage years he has seemingly grown out of it a great deal but it is not to say he will not struggle with it somewhat the rest of his life. So, I have decided to share some information that will hopefully help other parents who may be dealing with ADHD teenagers themselves ...
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| Parenting An ADHD Teenager |
| 2007-05-27 19:07:00 |
My son, WesleyI, myself, have an ADHD son. He has overcome so many obstacles but fortunately was diagnosed at a very young age and was immediately put on Ritalin in the 3rd grade but over a period of time outgrew it and was eventually put on Straterra which seemed to be a wonder drug for us. We really struggled, especially with me being a single parent. My son was so lost not understanding what was going on inside of him and since he has come into his teenage years he has seemingly grown out of it a great deal but it is not to say he will not struggle with it somewhat the rest of his life. So, I have decided to share some information that will hopefully help other parents who may be dealing with ADHD teenagers themselves ...
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| Communicating with Your Teenager |
| 2007-05-26 19:24:00 |
Communication is the single most important aspect of parenting a teenager.We can give them compassion, understanding and support. We can listen listen to what they have to say and to their opinions. We can also can also discuss situations in a calm and peaceful way so that they don't feel threatened and feel they are in a loving and supportive aptmosphere and environment to express whatever is on their minds.On the other hand, we can express our anger with them when they have gone against our rules and have done things that we don't approve of or have made us angry or have made us disappointed in them. It is how we handle that anger that becomes key in that relationship with our teenagers as parents. Screaming and yelling does "not" accomplish absolutely...
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| Communicating with Your Teenager |
| 2007-05-26 19:24:00 |
Communication is the single most important aspect of parenting a teenager.We can give them compassion, understanding and support. We can listen listen to what they have to say and to their opinions. We can also can also discuss situations in a calm and peaceful way so that they don't feel threatened and feel they are in a loving and supportive aptmosphere and environment to express whatever is on their minds.On the other hand, we can express our anger with them when they have gone against our rules and have done things that we don't approve of or have made us angry or have made us disappointed in them. It is how we handle that anger that becomes key in that relationship with our teenagers as parents. Screaming and yelling does "not" accomplish absolutely...
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| That First Summer Job: How to Help Your Teen Get It and Make the Most of It |
| 2007-05-25 19:53:00 |
My twins just recently started their job hunt for their summer jobs. My daughter Ashley went for a pizza parlor and ice cream job and her twin brother is taking a lifeguard training class to lifeguard at our local fitness club for the summer and to work into a part time job during the school next year if he keeps his grades up. So, I thought I would do a post on just this subject and incorporate some other research I found as well to hopefully help other parents help their teenagers in this regard. The information is as follows:Each year, hundreds of teens look into and apply for their first summer job. Between the new responsibilities, the sense of increased maturity and the thrill of a paycheck, getting that first job can ...
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| That First Summer Job: How to Help Your Teen Get It and Make the Most of It |
| 2007-05-25 19:53:00 |
My twins just recently started their job hunt for their summer jobs. My daughter Ashley went for a pizza parlor and ice cream job and her twin brother is taking a lifeguard training class to lifeguard at our local fitness club for the summer and to work into a part time job during the school next year if he keeps his grades up. So, I thought I would do a post on just this subject and incorporate some other research I found as well to hopefully help other parents help their teenagers in this regard. The information is as follows:Each year, hundreds of teens look into and apply for their first summer job. Between the new responsibilities, the sense of increased maturity and the thrill of a paycheck, getting that first job can ...
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| Your Teens's First Job Search |
| 2007-05-25 19:49:00 |
Terrie Lynn BittnerAds by GoogleJobs For TeensExplore Job Listings Here. Find Jobs for teensjobs-opening.netFind Part Time JobsFind Local Part Time Jobs At Monster. Post Your Resume Today!www.Monster.com/Part-Time-JobsApplying For JobApplication & Resume Help at HotJobs, your Job Resourcewww.hotjobs.comSummer JobFind Summer Job Here. Visit our Summer Job Guide.All-SummerJob.infoStudent jobFind a job in your area. Search - Student jobwww.AllJobs4Me.com/PartTimeSummer JobFeed Me With Today’s Top 9 Sites For Summer Job...
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| Your Teens's First Job Search |
| 2007-05-25 19:49:00 |
Terrie Lynn BittnerAds by GoogleJobs For TeensExplore Job Listings Here. Find Jobs for teensjobs-opening.netFind Part Time JobsFind Local Part Time Jobs At Monster. Post Your Resume Today!www.Monster.com/Part-Time-JobsApplying For JobApplication & Resume Help at HotJobs, your Job Resourcewww.hotjobs.comSummer JobFind Summer Job Here. Visit our Summer Job Guide.All-SummerJob.infoStudent jobFind a job in your area. Search - Student jobwww.AllJobs4Me.com/PartTimeSummer JobFeed Me With Today’s Top 9 Sites For Summer Job...
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| Are Parents Giving Teens Their Information On Sex? |
| 2007-05-24 07:15:00 |
Although teens and parents may communicate cooperatively about certain topics, if you were to ask a group of 13-18 year-olds the question, "Do you discuss sex openly with your parents?" You may be surprised at the low number of "yes" answers you hear.Teens mean different things when they say they talk openly about sex with their parents. One definition of open communication is whether teens have conversations (rather than get lectured) with their parents about contraception, sexual behavior, and sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs/STDs). Only half (50%) of American teens have this type of conversation with their parents. Forty percent of teens claim they talk with their parents about sex on a regular basis. This...
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| Are Parents Giving Teens Their Information On Sex? |
| 2007-05-24 07:15:00 |
Although teens and parents may communicate cooperatively about certain topics, if you were to ask a group of 13-18 year-olds the question, "Do you discuss sex openly with your parents?" You may be surprised at the low number of "yes" answers you hear.Teens mean different things when they say they talk openly about sex with their parents. One definition of open communication is whether teens have conversations (rather than get lectured) with their parents about contraception, sexual behavior, and sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs/STDs). Only half (50%) of American teens have this type of conversation with their parents. Forty percent of teens claim they talk with their parents about sex on a regular basis. This...
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| Parenting in Buying Safe Cars For Your Teenagers |
| 2007-05-23 15:49:00 |
One of the scariest things you’ll ever do is hand over a set of car keys to your teenager.Teenagers have the worst driving records on the road, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. About a hundred teenagers die every week in car accidents: two out of three of them are males. Teens make up 7% of the drivers but are involved in 14% of car accidents. Sixteen-year-old drivers, the youngest and most inexperienced, have the most accidents of any age group.Naturally, you want to do everything you can to make your teen’s driving experience as safe as possible. Your instinct may be to protect her by getting the biggest heaviest meanest car on the road. However, research indicates a better choice might be a low profile, four-door passenge...
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| Parenting in Buying Safe Cars For Your Teenagers |
| 2007-05-23 15:49:00 |
One of the scariest things you’ll ever do is hand over a set of car keys to your teenager.Teenagers have the worst driving records on the road, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. About a hundred teenagers die every week in car accidents: two out of three of them are males. Teens make up 7% of the drivers but are involved in 14% of car accidents. Sixteen-year-old drivers, the youngest and most inexperienced, have the most accidents of any age group.Naturally, you want to do everything you can to make your teen’s driving experience as safe as possible. Your instinct may be to protect her by getting the biggest heaviest meanest car on the road. However, research indicates a better choice might be a low profile, four-door passenge...
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| An Overview On Parenting Teens |
| 2007-05-22 18:40:00 |
By Mike Selvon Parenting teens is a tough aspect of parenting and represents for many parents the ultimate test. This is the time when the rubber hits the road as a parent, as all of the challenges that were merely child's play during infancy or during the toddler stage are not full blown battlegrounds. The ideologies of teenage life and parental wisdom seem destined to clash, making parenting teens a veritable nightmare for many parents.Teen parenting differs from child parenting in many ways. Child parenting tends to focus on some of the more simplistic issues in life. Teaching kids to read, while not necessarily easy, is one example of a simpler issue in raising kids.Once that child grows up into a teenager, however, ...
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| An Overview On Parenting Teens |
| 2007-05-22 18:40:00 |
By Mike Selvon Parenting teens is a tough aspect of parenting and represents for many parents the ultimate test. This is the time when the rubber hits the road as a parent, as all of the challenges that were merely child's play during infancy or during the toddler stage are not full blown battlegrounds. The ideologies of teenage life and parental wisdom seem destined to clash, making parenting teens a veritable nightmare for many parents.Teen parenting differs from child parenting in many ways. Child parenting tends to focus on some of the more simplistic issues in life. Teaching kids to read, while not necessarily easy, is one example of a simpler issue in raising kids.Once that child grows up into a teenager, however, ...
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| ADHD Teens |
| 2007-05-21 19:50:00 |
Most Americans will never have firsthand of grappling with a psychological disorder, though it does appear that psychological disorders are becoming more commonplace. For children with a psychological disorder, it can be especially difficult for them to acknowledge their disability. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most pervasive psychological disorders for children. An ADHD teen will display their symptoms in a variety of ways. Three of the more common symptoms that an ADHD teen will display are hyperactivity, difficulty exhibiting impulse control, and physical unrest. An ADHD teen might, for example, twitch or shift restlessly during a long class lecture, interrupt a teacher’s question because they have a comment which they f...
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| ADHD Teens |
| 2007-05-21 19:50:00 |
Most Americans will never have firsthand of grappling with a psychological disorder, though it does appear that psychological disorders are becoming more commonplace. For children with a psychological disorder, it can be especially difficult for them to acknowledge their disability. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most pervasive psychological disorders for children. An ADHD teen will display their symptoms in a variety of ways. Three of the more common symptoms that an ADHD teen will display are hyperactivity, difficulty exhibiting impulse control, and physical unrest. An ADHD teen might, for example, twitch or shift restlessly during a long class lecture, interrupt a teacher’s question because they have a comment which they f...
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| Ten Signs Your Teenager is Burning Out |
| 2007-05-20 16:57:00 |
Is your teenager burning out? Believe it or not, in this day and age, it is quite possible. High school, sports, extra curricular activities, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend relationships and family demand time and attentiveness from your teen. So much so, he could be experiencing signs of stress or worse - burnout.Here are ten signs of burnout that you should be on the lookout for:1. Your teenager is acting depressed. He doesn’t want to do anything, he has lost interest in things he likes to do, and he has decrease attention or effectiveness when doing things.2. Your teenager is feeling some anxiety for no known reason or he acting is over anxious. He has the inability to relax, is not sleeping well, having nightmares, ...
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| Ten Signs Your Teenager is Burning Out |
| 2007-05-20 16:57:00 |
Is your teenager burning out? Believe it or not, in this day and age, it is quite possible. High school, sports, extra curricular activities, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend relationships and family demand time and attentiveness from your teen. So much so, he could be experiencing signs of stress or worse - burnout.Here are ten signs of burnout that you should be on the lookout for:1. Your teenager is acting depressed. He doesn’t want to do anything, he has lost interest in things he likes to do, and he has decrease attention or effectiveness when doing things.2. Your teenager is feeling some anxiety for no known reason or he acting is over anxious. He has the inability to relax, is not sleeping well, having nightmares, ...
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| Are these headlines that describe YOUR teenager? |
| 2007-05-20 05:46:00 |
Positive stories about teens rarely make it into the headlines. But, believe it or not, nine in 10 teens do not get into trouble. Do we hear about those in the news?!Whether children are toddlers or teens, preparing for parenting challenges is tough! The difficulty with teens is that they are becoming much larger, much more verbal, and are able to fight battles more on an adult level. They may experiment with risk taking, and the stakes are higher than at any other developmental stage to this point. Teens do not turn into teens overnight. There are three phases of adolescence that include the teen years: pre-adolescence (age 9 to 13), middle adolescence (age 14 to 16) and late adolescence (age 17 to 20).During pre-adolescence, children feel disorganized...
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| Are these headlines that describe YOUR teenager? |
| 2007-05-20 05:46:00 |
Positive stories about teens rarely make it into the headlines. But, believe it or not, nine in 10 teens do not get into trouble. Do we hear about those in the news?!Whether children are toddlers or teens, preparing for parenting challenges is tough! The difficulty with teens is that they are becoming much larger, much more verbal, and are able to fight battles more on an adult level. They may experiment with risk taking, and the stakes are higher than at any other developmental stage to this point. Teens do not turn into teens overnight. There are three phases of adolescence that include the teen years: pre-adolescence (age 9 to 13), middle adolescence (age 14 to 16) and late adolescence (age 17 to 20).During pre-adolescence, children feel disorganized...
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| Organizations That Can Help Parents & Teens: |
| 2007-05-18 18:56:00 |
ADOL: Adolescent Directory Onlinehttp://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.htmlAdolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. It is a service of the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University. Educators, counselors, parents, researchers, health practitioners, and teens can use ADOL to find Web resources for a number topics.Kid Powerhttp://www.fullpower.org/Library.html#Anchor-6296Kid Power is part of FULLPOWER International, which is a nonprofit organization teaching violence deterrence, self-protection, confidence, building skills, and full force self-defense to people of all ages. Workshops are offered for children ages 4-18 and their parents.The National Campai...
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| Organizations That Can Help Parents & Teens: |
| 2007-05-18 18:56:00 |
ADOL: Adolescent Directory Onlinehttp://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.htmlAdolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. It is a service of the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University. Educators, counselors, parents, researchers, health practitioners, and teens can use ADOL to find Web resources for a number topics.Kid Powerhttp://www.fullpower.org/Library.html#Anchor-6296Kid Power is part of FULLPOWER International, which is a nonprofit organization teaching violence deterrence, self-protection, confidence, building skills, and full force self-defense to people of all ages. Workshops are offered for children ages 4-18 and their parents.The National Campai...
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| 10 Ways to Send a Clear Message to Your Teenager |
| 2007-05-17 12:25:00 |
A sure-fire way of inviting problems into your relationship with your teenager is by sending mixed or unclear messages. Clear communication is an absolute must if you want to have a bonding relationship with your teenager. It helps build a foundation of trust, fosters a healthy self-esteem, encourages positive behavior, and helps tone down frustration and stress in the family. While many parents feel it is close to impossible to have a conversation with their teenager, there are ways. Your child really isn't becoming a new special breed of alien. They're just growing up and they still do want to connect with you. Try these tips to get, and keep, the conversation rolling in your home:1. Use your active listening skills and watch out for those door slamme...
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| Parents, Teens, and Peer Pressure |
| 2007-05-14 20:43:00 |
It's something most parents don't want to hear, but the sad fact is that the most influential people in your teen's life are their friends. Most parents like to think that they have some say in what their teenage child does, but the truth is that most parents sorely underestimate the power of peer pressure.Peer pressure can turn a perfectly level headed child into class-cutting, insolent, problem child. Why is this? Well, several reasons. First teens are not children, and they're not adults so you can't use either form of psychology on them. A teens body is under the powerful thrall of hormones. You're not dealing with a rational person. Hormones are powerful chemicals, and they are telling your teen to exert their indepen...
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| Win A Chance To Put Your Mother's Day Wish Video On Here!! |
| 2007-05-12 08:56:00 |
Submit your video Happy Mother's Day wish to your mother or wife for Mother's Day to Google Video or uTube via Parenting Tricks For Teens in the next 24 Hours and I will choose a winner by 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time and will air your video at 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time till midnight of Mother's Day 5/13/07 on Parenting Tricks For Teens of your Happy Mother's Day Wish to your Mom! So make your video wishing your mother Happy Mother's Day and submit it right away!!!Here is one I found that really touched my heart. You have absolutely got to listen to it!! I posted the video after this one.Cindy...
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| The Story of Mother's Day |
| 2007-05-12 08:29:00 |
The earliest Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600's, England celebrated a day called "Mothering Sunday". Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter*), "Mothering Sunday" honored the mothers of England. During this time many of the England's poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants would live at the houses of their employers. On Mothering Sunday the servants would have the day off and were encouraged to return home and spend the day with their mothers. A special cake, called the mothering cake, was often brought along to provide a festive touch. ...
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| Mothers Are A Treasure To Be Cherished |
| 2007-05-10 19:30:00 |
Mothers are such a camodity in our lives. We don't even realize how much so till we have our own children. I have 2 of my own and discover daily how much value my mother has had and does have in my life. We should all take time out, not just on Mother's Day, to think about all that we have and all that we are because chances are they are attributed to having been brought into this God given life by our mothers.by Cindy Brisbay...
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| "Happy Mother's Day" Means More |
| 2007-05-10 18:38:00 |
"Happy Mother's Day" means more than have a happy day. Within those words lie lots of things we never get to say.It means I love you first of all, then thanks for all you do. It means you mean a lot to me, and that I honor you. But most of all, I guess it means that I am thinking of your happiness on this, your day, with pleasure and with love....
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| How To Get the Most Out of Your Teenager on Mother's Day |
| 2007-05-10 16:34:00 |
Since most holidays mean so much work for the moms of the world, the second Sunday of May is the only true day of rest that you can enjoy. Now that your children aren't little anymore, here's how to get the most out of them.Here's How:1. Teenagers learn through repetition, so remind them early and often. Use notes, discuss it at dinner and tape a poster on the ceiling above their bed. A simple "Mother's Day is coming!" repeated 1000 times will go a long way.2. Set clear expectations. Place a note with your wants on the refrigerator. Be concise. Example: '1.) Breakfast in Bed - complete with dishes washed afterwards; 2.) Flowers - from a florist, not the neighbor's garden; etc'. 3. Avoid mixed messages. Let your teen know, loud and clear, that although yo...
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