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Peer Pressure Lesson Plan
Help kids make good decisions by teaching them these ways to "say no" when other kids encourage them to do wrong.
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Adolescent Peer Pressure
When parents think of peer pressure, we tend to think of someone who is affecting our child in a negative way. Some great things come from friendships, too.
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Autism/Asperger's and Puberty
Adolescence is the most difficult time for all young people, but for the individual with autism/Asperger's syndrome, it is particularly difficult and painful.
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How Well Do You Know Your Child?
Do you know what is going on in your child's life? Would you like to?
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Phaethon Rises
a brief summary and interpretation of the myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot with a few links to online texts, classics and astronomy
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Positive Peer Pressure
Youth workers and programs can utilize peer support in promoting positive youth development. Peer supporting is a two-way stream in learning and empowerment.
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Ten Empowering Tips For Your Teen
Help your teen feel confident in themselves.
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What IS Peer Pressure?
Peer/Social pressure affects everyone and is quite often so subtle that we do not even realize we are conforming. Whether they realize it or not, the peer groups of our teens do indeed influence their behavior.
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When are you going to stop nursing that baby?
How opinions of friends and family sometimes make us feel uncomfortable with decisions we know are good and right for our children.
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Who You Know!
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Attorney Advertising Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court okayed advertising by lawyers in the 1977 Bates-vs-The State Bar of Arizona case, but the Internet, blogs and abuses spawn more arguments.
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Back To School: Jr. High Students
Student behavior in middle school changes drastically from grade school. Fast tips for parental survival!
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Helping Teens Become Safe Drivers
Teens are at increased risk for involvement in traffic accidents. Learn how you can help kids learn how to protect themselves.
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Lack of Earning Potential and My Life Now: Part II
This is Part II of a continuation of last week's article. Sometimes lack of job history produces lack of self-worth which makes you feel jealous of others' accomplishments. Also, others' aspirations can often shoot higher than what you can easily obtain. This is my story on how I found peace through these things that affected my life years ago.
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Sex Education for Tweens
Sex education is a topic that makes a lot of parents uneasy, and understandably so. Here are some tips to make the subject easier to talk about, because it is important.
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Stress and Your Child
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
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The Benefits of Teen Mentoring
The benefits of teen mentoring include more self-confidence and higher self-esteem. Research shows that peer mentors help prevent smoking, depression and addictions.
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The Effects of Popularity
Whether someone is popular, or believes himself to be popular, has an effect on success in school and life.
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Tweens and Their Music Choices
There are good songs, than there are songs that just make you cringe, especially if your tween is listening in. Find out how to talk to them about good music choices.
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Middle School Parent Fears
Adolescents today use drugs and alcohol at an early age. Middle school parents can help their children by identifying the signs of drug abuse before depression sets in.
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Sex for All the Wrong Reasons
Avoid the morning after let-down following a sexual experience. Learn how to avoid feelings of anxiety, regret, anger and sorrow after the initial sexual rush.
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Teach Using Wangari's Trees of Peace
Wangari's Trees of Peace, a true story from Africa, has much to teach children everywhere about determination and following through on an idea to make a real difference.
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Teaching Youth to Fight Temptation
Religious educator tips for teaching children to resist temptation
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Teen Hair Styles and Going Goth
"Mom - can I get my hair dyed black?" Tips for parents on listening to teens and negotiating with teens over hair fashion styles.
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Why Children Fail in School
Often it's difficult to pinpoint why a child is failing in school, but here are ten basic causes of academic failure with offered solutions.
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Kids and Alcohol
Alcohol use by teens is a serious problem. Read more to find out what you can do to prevent your teenager from getting involved.

Lesson Plan: Taking Responsibility
Help students identify how making excuses limits their choices. Instead, help them take control by taking responsibility.
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Sharing some thoughts with Butch...
Butch shares a few thoughts...
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The Breakfast Club
Want some insight into the dynamics of human relationships? Oddly, you don't have to look very far.
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Krystal Meyers Shines
Strong of spirit, mind, and guitar chops, Krystal Meyers is worthy of emulation. The girl that smart Christian parents will appreciate, this Essential Records artist shines.
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The Hair Thing
Long hair, short hair..is it that big of a deal?
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Want Better Behavior?
Most teens and tweens occasionally experience a lapse in judgement. Why not turn those lapses, mistakes and poor choices into brainstorming sessions for better behavior?
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Alyssa Milano Best Thing in Dreary 'Pathology'
'Pathology,' a darkly atmospheric but increasingly repellent 'Flatliners' type, has the backbone of a diabolically intriguing premise, crossing hedonism with morality.
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Anatomy of a Collector
There are certain characteristics all collectors seem to have.
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Asthma Compliance
As a growing number of children are battling asthma, a suprising lack of compliance threatens to impede treatment success.
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Depression in Teenagers
Signs of depression in teens coping skills
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Latchkey Children
How to prepare your child for staying home alone.
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Parental Influence
Who has more influence on kids--parents or peers? Read this article to find out about a new theory (and controversy) on this subject. You'll also find links to more on instilling values and morals, combatting negative peer influence, and related topics.
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What is a School Counselor?
Find out how a School Counselor can help you or your child improve academically and socially through a variety of strategies and services.
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A HOLD ON HAPPINESS; INTRODUCTION TO NORTHANGER ABBEY
This is an introduction to Northanger Abbey, one of Jane Austen's lightest and most charming novels.
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BLM Adoption Day in Ramona, California
Adopt-A-Horse or Burro from the BLM. Why? An observation.
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Brain Development in Tweens
Brain development at 12 changes personalities, behaviour and even thinking. Parents think kids have turned bad. Tweens are afraid their parents are right.
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Causes of Eating Disorders
What Causes an Eating Disorder?
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Child Sex Crimes
What can we do to protect our children from child predators. Perhaps something as simple as taking a look in the mirror.
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Children's Books on Bullying
Dealing with bullies is a common problem children face. These picture book titles present an opportunity for adults to discuss the issue with kids.
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College Freshman Year Mistakes
You're bound to mess a few things up freshman year, and that's okay! But here are some common mistakes you should try to avoid.
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Dealing with Teen Angst
The teen years are fraught with peril, not the least of which is the emotional damage that can occur when tempers collide. Here are some tips for handling the situation.
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Dealing with Teen Tempers
How can both the parent and the teen deal with temper flare-ups? Here are some basic stress-busters that can work for any generation.
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Develop Your Child's Critical Thinking Skills
A how to guide on developing your child's critical thinking skills with helpful links.
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