http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:36:03 -0700 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:29:33 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Do-you-know-why-your-kids-are-home-from-school-today?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo by Bubbles / Stock.exchng.comThe schools are closed today (most of them) and your teens are home ravaging the fridge, but do they really understand what today is about? Are you flying the American Flag outside your house today? Trust me, lett... Special Days or Holidays Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:29:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Do-you-know-why-your-kids-are-home-from-school-today?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Diabetes-awareness-month-How-aware-are-you?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner photo by foobean01 / stock.xchng.com The month of November is diabetes awareness month. Along those lines it is important to note that Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among our teens. So what exactly is diabetes? In a nutshell it is the bodies inabi... Destructive Behaviors Communication Health Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:47:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Diabetes-awareness-month-How-aware-are-you?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d9-I-didnt-do-it-A-review-of-personal-responsibility?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner “I didn’t do it”. As parents we have all gotten used to hearing these four words from our children, from a very early age. I wonder where they learned these words. Do they merely come from fear; fear of punishment? Why is it tha... Communication Positive perspectives Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:39:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d9-I-didnt-do-it-A-review-of-personal-responsibility?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fun-Friday-A-time-of-thanks?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner photo by Mansee / Stock.xchng.comWell, mom and dad – it’s finally November, and it time to reach down deep and think of all the things we are thankful for. Keep in mind however that if you ask your teens what they are thankful for they a... Things to do Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:46:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fun-Friday-A-time-of-thanks?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Teen-drug-use-numbers-are-falling-but-what-about-in-your-home?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Hooked on drugs photo by dannystock / Stock.xchng.com So, the kids are sitting around the table doing their homework, and as one pulls books from their backpack, a home made bong falls to the floor. They quickly try to hide it, but it’s too l... Destructive Behaviors Education Health Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:11:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Teen-drug-use-numbers-are-falling-but-what-about-in-your-home?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Fun-Friday-Clayton-Valley-Pumpkin-Farm-gets-my-vote?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner photo by ~sweetcatastrophe08 / deviantart.com   Well, I have to admit I’ve not had so much wholesome fun since the Tilden Carousel I wrote about. In keeping with a holiday tradition, I took the girls (my daughters) to the local pump... Things to do Special Days or Holidays Halloween Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:06:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Fun-Friday-Clayton-Valley-Pumpkin-Farm-gets-my-vote?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Letting-lying-teens-lay?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner What mask does your teen wear? Sometimes I feel, if a political figure would like to win his or her campaign, then they should hire a teen as their campaign manager; our children can be wonderful "spin" artists. Have you ever picked up y... Destructive Behaviors Communication Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:31:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Letting-lying-teens-lay?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d1-National-Book-Month-Whatcha-reading?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Whatcha reading?                      Photo by luci / stock.xchng.com October is National Book Month. I think this is great. Reading, as the Nation’s p... Education National Book Month Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:53:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d1-National-Book-Month-Whatcha-reading?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Teen-dating-How-much-do-you-know-about-it?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Where was your first date? Well, the back to school dance has happened. The girls had a blast. My tween was asked to the dance (a date), while the eldest ask someone out on a date while at the dance. I’m able to talk to my girls about this... Communication Positive perspectives Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:51:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Teen-dating-How-much-do-you-know-about-it?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Halloween-trick-or-treat-Are-your-teens-too-old?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Make-up is much safer than a mask.  So, it’s coming up quickly; Halloween. What will you allow your tweens and teens to do this year? Will you allow them to go out door to door “Trick or Treating”? If so will you allow them... Destructive Behaviors Positive perspectives Halloween Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:29:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Halloween-trick-or-treat-Are-your-teens-too-old?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d28-My-parents-have-a-lot-of-overdue-bills-Im-worried-Help?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner photo by gozdeo/stock.xchng.com The other day I was on an internet forum and I read from one user; “My parents have a lot of overdue bills, I’m worried – HELP” I’m assuming this came from a teen, since no one under th... Communication Education Positive perspectives Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:10:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d28-My-parents-have-a-lot-of-overdue-bills-Im-worried-Help?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Coming-soon-to-a-neighborhood-near-you--Halloween?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo by sweetcatastrophe08 / deviantart.com Well, autumn has officially started. Here in the Bay Area, we are experiencing a beautiful “Indian Summer”. The weather will change soon though, and before you know it the holiday season wi... Things to do Special Days or Holidays Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:13:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Coming-soon-to-a-neighborhood-near-you--Halloween?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Special-Education-Blessing-or-Curse?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner photo by lusi/stock.xchng  Special Education: Who’s going to fall on that double edged sword? This is such a touchy subject to write on. On one hand Special Ed is severely needed in our schools, but on the other hand they are expensive ... Communication Education Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:39:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Special-Education-Blessing-or-Curse?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Homework-The-bane-of-every-teenager?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner                            Homework burn-out?            As we get in... Education Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:50:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Homework-The-bane-of-every-teenager?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Fun-Friday-Summer-fun-is-almost-over?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner fun at the beech Summer is winding down pretty quickly. The first day of autumn is actually just next week – Sept. 22nd. But there will still be a few days where you might be able to get out for something fun and enjoy the sun we have left b... Things to do Positive perspectives Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:19:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Fun-Friday-Summer-fun-is-almost-over?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Im-OK-but-youre-not?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner "Hellllo; can you hear me?!" So you have a troubled or problem teen. Let me guess, they come home from school and virtually lock themselves away in their bedroom. If they do come and join the family, they are plugged into their MP3 play... Communication Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:06:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Im-OK-but-youre-not?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d15-After-school-enrichment-programs-whats-in-it-for-you?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner After school programs range from homework help to games After school enrichment programs; have you heard of them? Of course you have, but they have gone from the after school water polo teams and chess clubs – to something altogether differen... Education Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:05:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d15-After-school-enrichment-programs-whats-in-it-for-you?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Problem-teens-The-routine-of-communication?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Open, effective communication is key  So, the kids are back in school for a few weeks now, and everything is getting into a pretty good routine; but is it really a “good” routine? Our teens start getting busier with their own socia... Communication Positive perspectives Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:22:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Problem-teens-The-routine-of-communication?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Grandparents-Day-A-day-of-honor-and-story?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Grandma's 'matriarchal' chair September 13th is coming up quickly. Did you know that is National Grandparents day? Yes, National! A concept originated by Marion McQuade, it was President Jimmy Carter in 1978 that proclaimed the first Sunday after... Special Days or Holidays Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:00:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Grandparents-Day-A-day-of-honor-and-story?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d9-September-11-What-it-means-to-our-teens?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner We will remember - always With the anniversary of September 11th coming up, it is important to understand that our teens processed this tragedy very differently then we, the older generations. In most cases, our children cannot fathom the magnitude... Destructive Behaviors Communication September 11 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:57:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12479-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d9-September-11-What-it-means-to-our-teens?cid=exrss-SF-Parenting-Teens-Examiner