Category: Tweens
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50 Stocking Stuffers That Your Tween or Teenager Will Love #Droidcable
I love Christmas time and enjoy surprising my children with fun gifts especially in their stockings. We always put a variety of things the kids will enjoy plus a bunch of candy (usually chocolate). Today, I wanted to give you some great ideas for the teenager on your list. We usually put a limit on…
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“No” isn’t the Only Answer: Helping Your Teens During Impressionable Years
All throughout school what I saw on the news led me to believe the only answer to the big questions I had at the time was to just say “NO”. But, as a teen you’re naturally rebellious and you’re inquisitive about the world around you. When you hear “no” it only makes you want to…
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Five Ways To Get Your Kids Involved In The Green Movement
Getting kids involved in the green movement is easier the younger children are, since they’re more susceptible to learning new things. Unless your teen has a passion for sustainability and the green movement, teens and college-aged individuals can be a little trickier to convince since they’re always on the go and tend to lean toward…
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Magformers – Intelligent Magnetic Construction Set for Brain Development #holidaygiftguide
Have your ever heard of Magformers®? MAGFORMERS® use cylindrical neodymium magnets. Because of this unique shape, no matter how they’re connected they always attract. Combine this with their strength and it means shapes can be laid flat on a table and pulled up to form different builds. Depending on the set you receive, you might be…
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Hefty® Box Tops Help and Support Schools and Your Child’s Education #SaidNoSchoolEver #CG
Can you believe that the kids have been back in school for about three months now? Time is flying by so quickly. I know that we have settled down into our own routines and things are going smoothly now. In a few short weeks, the kids will be out for Thanksgiving break and then out…
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Simple Suggestions to Encourage a Stronger Family
A strong family bond is the key to internal well being. Providing love, comfort and support to the members of your family don’t even need words—just your presence is enough. However, if you’d like to create a stronger bond with your loved ones, take a look at these simple ideas that are sure to promote…
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8 Ways to Help Your Tween or Teenager With Their Homework
I remember growing up that I used to lug home a backpack filled with things to do that evening. Now that my own children are in high school, I really expected them to have to go through the very same thing that I did. Today, I have noticed that most of the schools are eliminating an individual…
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3 Ways to Make STEM Learning Fun
Science, technology, engineering, and math — these are the four disciplines that are going to benefit our children the most in the future job market. STEM careers are not only incredibly advantageous for the people that pursue them, they’re also potentially beneficial to the country as a whole. This means it’s incredibly important we get…
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6 Ways You and Your Children Can Spread Some Happiness This Fall
As we head into the fall months, spread some cheer with those around you by performing some easy acts of kindness. We could all do with a smile or a random act of generosity, and you never know when somebody will return the favor in the future. Give a Child a Smile Bake some delicious…
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15 Things to Consider When Your Tween or Teenager Wants Contact Lens #AOAhealthyeyes
I remember getting my first pair of glasses in junior high school. Not long after I got glass, I was begging my mom to get me contacts. She was a bit hesitant to get them for me at first because they do require a bit more care and maintenance, especially back then. I started playing…