Category: Teens
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14 Family Friendly Games to Play on National UnPlug Night #UnPlugwithCarrom
Do your children spend too much time using technology such as their cell phone, tablets, video games, watching television, or using the computer? I remember when I was growing up, I spent a ton of time playing outside with my friends and I wasn’t consumed with technology unlike today’s generation. As a blogger, I am…
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8 Ways to Maximize Your Teenager’s Wardrobe
My daughter starts school next week and I haven’t had to the chance to take her school shopping yet. She has been super busy with band camp and she has not had much free time. Hopefully, this weekend we can do some last minute clothes shopping and I can find some great deals. I plan…
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Common Eye Problems in Children
Eye health is very important. Did you know that often times an eye doctor can determine if you have certain conditions like diabetes and other health problems based on an eye exam. As you age, often times your eyes will change over the years and you will need to get prescription glasses or contacts. It…
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How to Teach Kids about Saving and Investing
Saving money is one of the basic tenets needed to survive in life. Everybody needs to save for the rainy days one way or another. It’s never too early to learn how to save and spend money wisely. Coming up with creative ideas in teaching kids about money prepares your little ones in facing the…
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Finding The Good In A Bad Situation
Life happens and it isn’t always going the way we would like for it to go. When this happens, you can either embrace the situation or try to run away. Choosing to embrace it and find the good in a bad situation makes a bad situation more bearable. Try these tips next time you find…
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7 Reasons Why You Should be Drinking More Water
Did you know that people in impoverished areas often die from drinking unclean water? In the United States, we often take clean water for granted while others are dying because they are forced to drink unclean water. There are many great organizations that help make getting people in impoverished areas clean water and it is…
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Talking to Your Tweens and Teens about Drug Use
Did you know that over the counter drugs and marijuana are popular drug choices for teenagers to experiment with because it is easy to get? Your child’s friends often pressure your child to experiment with drugs so if you haven’t had a discussion with your teenager now would be a great time. Especially with all…
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6 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water
Did you know that our bodies are made up of 50% to 75% water on a daily basis? If your child isn’t drinking enough water (they should be drinking 1/2 of their body weight in water on a daily basis for example if your child weights 50lbs they should be drinking at least 25 ounces…
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Social Life of App Addicted Teen Infographic
Is your teenager addicted to social media on their cellphone or computer? Today, I wanted to share an infographic that is packed full of useful information about the social life of an addicted teenager. Graphic Provided by TeenSafe
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My Child Was Cyberbullied. . . What Can I Do About It?
Cyberbullying is the act of deliberately using technology to harm another individual. Adults have a hard time dealing with a cyberbully, but a teenager may not know how to handle the situation. Teach your child to never give out their personal information online, as some bullies will use this information to potentially harm your child. The…