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Relaxation Techniques and Strategies for Teens
Use these tips to teach teens relaxation skills they can use now and for a lifetime.
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Ten Holiday Service Projects for Teens
Giving doesn't just mean material items. The holidays are a perfect time for service from the heart.
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Career Awareness Activities for Students
Use resume writing, career interviews, career exploration, and writing exercises to get kids thinking about their possible career choices.
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Decision Making Strategy for Teens
Use this model to teach kids how to weigh their options carefully before making important decisions.
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The Great American Smokeout is November 19
The Great American Smokeout, occurring this year on November 19th, is great opportunity for teens to get involved in a national smoking prevention campaign.
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Study Skills Group Outline
Counselors or teachers can use this 8 session group model to build and support successful academic skills.
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College Awareness Activities for Youth
College awareness activities are a great way to get kids excited about the possibility of a college education.
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Planning Character Education Programs
A good school-based character education program requires careful planning and preparation to be successful.
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Implementing Character Education Programs
Ideas for infusing character education activities into all aspects of the school experience.
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Red Ribbon Week Awareness Campaign
Red Ribbon Week is traditionally held during the last full week of October, and is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in America.
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Learning How to Pay Attention in Class
Every student has had the experience of drifting off in class from time to time. Help kids practice these skills for maintaining focus.
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National Bullying Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10
National Bullying Prevention Week presents an opportunity for parents and educators to focus on helping kids develop the skills to prevent and cope with bullying.
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Planning Youth Team Building Activities
Directions for youth workers on selecting, preparing, and implementing team building activities for young people.
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Technology Dangers and Risks for Teens
While teens, parents, and schools embrace technology for all of its benefits to kids, there needs to be awareness about its inherent risks, as well.
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Homework Help for Middle School Students
How much homework help is the right amount for students whose goal is to become academically independent?
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How to Organize School Binders and Notebooks
Most middle and high school students use binders to organize their notes and assignments for each class. Keeping binders organized is a critical skill that can be learned
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Student School Adjustment Problems
Not all students greet the new school year positively. Here are five key reasons why students may have difficulty transitioning back into school.
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Tips for Organizing Student School Lockers
Organization is one of the key components to school success. Without it, a student's hard work is all but wasted.
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Protecting Teens From Internet Dangers
Are parents concerned about keeping their kids safe online? And what steps are they taking to make sure they are?
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VolunteerMatch Helps Kids Find Opportunities
VolunteerMatch is an online resource that provides inspiration, information, and ideas for volunteer opportunities to kids who want to help but don't know where to start.
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Teens Who Text While Driving at Increased Risk
Any distraction behind the wheel can add to the risk of a crash. But a 23-fold increase due to a behavior teens engage in regularly is cause for alarm.
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2009 Safety Scholars Contest
Bridgestone Americas is sponsoring the Safety Scholars Contest, which asks teens to create an original video on the theme of automobile safety.
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Building Relationships With Teens
A good relationship is crucial for making an impact when working with teens. There are several common elements.
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Sexting and Teens
Sexting is sending sexually explicit text and pictures via one's cellphone. Teens may think it's just harmless fun; the dangers may be more severe than they realize.
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Risky Summer Activities for Teens
Without school to occupy their time and provide structure, kids may be at risk for engaging in any number of high-risk activities.
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Young Revolutionaries Who Rock by Dallas Jessup
In her new book, teen activist Dallas Jessup helps other kids realize that they have the power to bring about amazing changes in the world, and shows them how to do it.
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The Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets
The more assets a young person has, the better he or she will be able to manage life's problems and avoid unhealthy or dangerous choices.
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Getting Teens Involved in World No Tobacco Day
Sponsored by the World Health Organization, this year's "World No Tobacco Day" is May 31st, and focuses on increasing the use of graphic pictures in tobacco warnings.
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Uniquely Me! Program Builds Self-Esteem in Girls
Based on current research, the Uniquely Me! Program targets critical developmental areas in an attempt to boost self-esteem and eliminate at-risk behaviors.
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DoSomething.org Promotes Youth Activism
Teens looking for a cause to champion may want to check out DoSomething.org, a website devoted to helping young people create change in the world.
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Interview with Youth Activist Dallas Jessup
Dallas Jessup shares what she has learned on her journey, as well as the journeys of several other young activists who are making a difference, in her new book.
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The Crayola Factory
The Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing is part museum, part factory, and part art studio. Kids can see how crayons are made and explore a variety of art mediums.
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Girl Scouts of America
Girl Scouting provides girls with myriad opportunities to develop skills, interests, and character.
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Counseling Awareness Month
The American Counseling Association designates April as Counseling Awareness Month, highlighting how counselors help people make positive changes in their lives
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Teaching Preschoolers How to Clean Up
Showing kids how to clean up after themselves can help them develop skills and habits that will last a lifetime.
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Columbine Survivor Prevents School Violence
On April 20, 1999, sixteen year old Crystal Woodman Miller survived the deadliest school shooting in history by hiding under a table in the library.
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Packing for Vacations with Babies and Toddlers
You don't need to bring everything; it just seems that way. Narrow your focus to things that will make your trip simple, safe, and (relatively) stress-free.
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Money Management for Teens
Teens often have their own money to spend as they please. Help teens get the most out of their money by following these simple money management tips.
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YMCA Healthy Kids Day
By offering a strong network of programming, the YMCA fulfills its goal of "Building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities."
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Social Norms Marketing to Reduce AOD Use
Social Norms Marketing is a drug and alcohol prevention strategy that aims to correct perceived norms about students' problem behaviors.
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Staff Team Building Activities
Team-building activities don't have to take a lot of time out of busy schedules, but can help staff members grow both as a group and individually.
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Children Left Alone in Cars
Every year, babies and toddlers die due to being unintentionally left in cars. Learn how these tragedies can be prevented.
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The Ophelia Project
The Ophelia Project provides research-based resources and strategies to prevent relational aggression among youth.
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National Alcohol Screening Day is April 9
NASD programs help raise awareness about problem drinking and provide resources to students who need them.
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Teen Obesity Causes and Risks
As the number of overweight teens continues to rise, more is learned about the associated health problems and risks.
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National Poison Prevention Week is March 15-21
Kids are naturally curious. Many household chemicals, medicines, and cleaning products could be potentially lethal if ingested. Learn how to keep your children safe.
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Teens, TV Viewing, and Depression
A new study finds a link between television watching in early adolescence and the development of depression later in life. Several factors could be contributing to this.
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The Please Touch Museum
The Please Touch Museum, which recently moved to historical Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, is a treasure trove of kid-friendly, hands-on exhibits.
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Gambling Addictions and Teens
Problem gambling is not often thought of as a youth issue, but for many teens, a seemingly harmless hobby can easily develop into something more serious.
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Teens Who Text While Driving
Kids used to multi-tasking may think nothing of texting a friend while driving. But they may be seriously underestimating how dangerous this behavior really is.
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Student Truancy Causes and Solutions
Help students improve their academic achievement by improving their school attendance.
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Misunderstandings about School Counselors
When kids understand how the helping relationship between students and School Counselor works, they are more likely to be comfortable sharing their problems.
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National School Counseling Week is Feb 2-6, 2009
National School Counseling Week is a time to recognize school counselors, the many ways they provide support , and how they constantly strive to improve their programs.
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Habitat for Humanity Teen Service Project
Habitat for Humanity International provides the opportunity for kids to serve others while developing leadership and teamwork skills.
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Test Taking Tips for Teens
Tests can be a source of anxiety for many students. Help them with these ten tips to test taking.
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Team Building Activities for Kids
Kids can practice communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills with these three challenging activities, and build group cohesiveness at the same time.
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Facilitating Teen Conflict Resolution
Cliques, rumors, insecurity, and hormones create the perfect breeding ground for social conflicts. Help kids learn a model to solve their own problems peacefully.
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Identifying Students' Learning Styles
Help teens identify their personal learning styles and develop strategies to maximize their educational potential.
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Helping Kids Develop Social Skills
Social skills deficits can interfere with kids' ability to make friends and feel accepted. Learn how to help support development in this critical area.
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Just Yell Fire Empowers Teen Girls
Teen Dallas Jessup wrote and produced a popular film teaching girls how to fight back against potential attackers with street fighting techniques.
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Holiday Gifts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
When budgets are tight, remember that simple, classic toys are often less expensive and better for kids.
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How To Buy Great Holiday Gifts for Teens
Don't stress out about finding the right Christmas presents for the kids and teens on your list this year.
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How to Teach Children to be Thankful
Kids are never too young to start learning how to see and show thanks for the good things in their lives.
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Team Building Games for Kids and Teens
Games that promote team building are valuable in any classroom or youth center.
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Teens and Anabolic Steroids
Teens may view steroids use as a quick way to build size and strength. They may not realize that they are gambling with their health.
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Mix It Up at Lunch Day
The simple act of sitting with someone new in the school cafeteria can help students cross social boundaries and encourage new friendships.
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National Safe Schools Week
October 19- 25 is National Safe Schools Week, which empowers young people to prevent violence in their schools.
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Planning Youth Service Projects With Teens
Service projects don't have to mean a lot of work for adults. Youth can often take more of a leadership role in than adults realize.
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Empowering Youth by Kelly Curtis
Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things! is published by the Search Institute and is based on their 40 Developmental Assets for adolescents.
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Marketing To Kids and Teens
Much of today's advertising is high-energy, colorful, and edgy: clearly designed to appeal to kids and teens. But why?
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Teens, Alcohol, and Sexual Activity
Teens who drink are more likely to participate in dangerous sexual behavior for a variety of reasons. Help them understand the risks.
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Violent Video Games and Teens
Like most things that appeal to teens, the most outrageous games are the most popular. Unfortunately, that often means more extreme and more realistic violent content.
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Helping Kids Develop Social Communication Skills
Many of the conflicts that occur between kids are due to deficits in social communication skills. But there are strategies that can help.
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Teens and The Choking Game
The Choking Game, known also by names such as the Black Out or the Pass Out Game, is well-known among adolescents but may be unfamiliar to parents and youth workers.
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Setting Limits with Kids and Teens
Many adults who work with teens often find it challenging to set appropriate limits without escalating situations into arguments or power struggles.
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Travel Tips for Teens and Their Families
Summer means vacations, and vacations usually means road trips in one form or another.
Several hours in a car with other family members can seem like forever to a teen.
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Teens and Impulse Spending
More disposable income than ever before, coupled with targeted advertising that takes advantage of their vulnerabilities, has helped to turn teens into impulse spenders.
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Helping Teens Learn Responsibility
People often lament that kids lack the ability to act responsibly. But what exactly does that mean, and how can youth workers and parents promote responsible behavior?
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National ASK Day
June 21st is National ASK Day, a day which reminds parents who send their children to play at other homes to ask the question "Is there a gun in your home?"
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Positive Peer Pressure
Teens often pressure other kids into negative choices and bad behavior. But peer pressure can be used to encourage pro-social behavior, too.
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Top 10 Outside Activities for Kids
Kids don't play outside as much as they used to. Here are some more simple activities that you can use this summer to get your kids back in touch with the outside world.
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Travel Games for Kids and Teens
Keep kids engaged during long road trips with a variety of games that require no more than a pencil, paper, and your imagination.
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Nature Activities for Teens
Kids today are spending more time on the couch and less time enjoying the natural world outside.
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Preventing Relational Aggression
Help girls develop the skills and attitudes that can help protect them from the pain of girl bullying and drama.
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Dealing With Teen Drama
Without proper role models for resolving conflicts, teen girls often resort to ineffective ways of solving interpersonal problems.
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Teens and Career Research
Help students get the most out of the many online career resources that are available.
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Talking to Teens
Try these activities for strengthening communication between kids and adults.
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Teens and SADD
SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) was originally conceived over twenty-five years ago with the mission of helping youth resist pressures to drink and drive.
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Teens and STDs
April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. Find out why teens are at increased risk and how you can help.
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Listening to Teens
Using good listening skills helps kids feel heard and encourages them to share their experience.
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College Visits and Teens
Visiting colleges takes time, money, and energy. In order to make the most out of this opportunity, you will also want to do some prep work ahead of time.
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Relational Aggression and Teens
Though more subtle than traditional forms of bullying, relational aggression can have lasting impact on it's victims.
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Teens Who Take Medication
Knowing what to look for and expect when one of your students is on medication can help maximize the effectiveness of his treatment.
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Helping Teens Cope with Divorce
Teens and Divorce discussed the many stressors kids living with divorce must learn to manage. Chances are, some of the kids you work with are dealing with this issue righ
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Teens and Divorce
The divorce of their parents is among the most stressful events a child will ever have to cope with.
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Plagiocephaly in Infants
Permanent deformation of your baby's head can have serious consequences. Learn how to prevent and treat this condition.
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Conflict Resolution Styles
Problems with other students may be the result of ineffective conflict resolution approaches. Help your kids learn better alternatives.
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Cutting and Teens
Many teens, especially girls, are at risk for a form of self-mutilation known as cutting.
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Bullying in Schools
Teachers often feel powerless to have any real impact on school bullying. But there are things that can be done.
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Healthy Eating Tips for Teens
Help teens develop healthy eating and dieting habits they can use for a lifetime.
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