It can turn into a parent’s worst nightmare: one day your darling teen daughter stops listening to you. Starts lying to you. Disappears and refuses to say where she has been. She forgets everything you’ve taught her, and worse, she returns your care and concern with a snarl, tells you you’re stupid and warns you to leave her alone. It won’t take you long to figure out that sh … [Read more...] about Teen Dating Abuse: How to Help Your Daughter
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Children’s Books about Black History
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History designated the second week in February as "Negro History Week." They chose this week because it included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14). The intention of the week was to encourage the teaching of Black History in the nation's … [Read more...] about Children’s Books about Black History
A Doctor Defends Vaccine Informed Consent
Before responding to the New York Times editorial, "How to Inoculate against Anti-Vaxxers" (January 20, 2019), I want to point out that the opposite term, "Pro-Vaxxer" is rarely seen or heard, as if belief in the safety and efficacy of vaccines were so universal and such a no-brainer that there would be no need to coin a word to single it out, much less imply that the naysayers … [Read more...] about A Doctor Defends Vaccine Informed Consent
2019 Grammy Nominees for Best Children’s Music
Children's Music is so rich. It's no longer silly music for children; it's music that everyone loves. Below are the GRAMMY Award Nominees for the Best Children's Album of 2019. The winner is All the Sounds. You can listen to samples of the music by clicking on the links. All the Sounds by Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats 2018 Lucy Kalantari is a GRAMMY® Nominated so … [Read more...] about 2019 Grammy Nominees for Best Children’s Music
2019 Youth Media Award Winners
Every year in January, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) gives awards for outstanding children's books. The awards include the John Newberry Medal, the Randolph Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards and the Robert F. Sibert Medal, among others. For a complete list, see the American Libraries Magazine. JOHN NEWBERRY MEDAL The Newberry Medal … [Read more...] about 2019 Youth Media Award Winners
Black Panther Wins Outstanding Cast Award
Black Panther won the top honor last night at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performance by a motion picture cast. Here's a video of the cast's acceptance speech. Common Sense Media gives Black Panther 5 stars and says that it is "Great for Families" and for ages 12 and up. Common Sense Media is the best place to go if you want to know if a movie is … [Read more...] about Black Panther Wins Outstanding Cast Award
Why Teens Need More Sleep
Since 1996, Kyla Wahlstrom and her research team at the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) have led the way in the study of later start times for high school students, beginning with their study of the impact of later start times on educational achievement in two different districts. Two Minneapolis-area school districts, suburban Edina and urban … [Read more...] about Why Teens Need More Sleep
Helpful Tips For Your Colicky Baby
If you are wondering if your baby has colic, he probably does not. When you have a colicky baby, you know it. A colicky baby is one who cries more than three hours a day, usually in the evening hours, at least three days a week. The colicky baby cries intensely and appears in agony. He may have a flushed face, and a rigid, distended abdomen. He cries with legs drawn up and … [Read more...] about Helpful Tips For Your Colicky Baby
12 Signs of Bullying and What To Do
More than 43% of teens report being bullied online, with 70% of students saying they witness frequent bullying online, research shows. Bullying includes: threats rumors physical attacks verbal attacks purposely excluding somebody from a group Cyberbullying includes any kind of bullying that takes place over digital devices, through texts, social media, onl … [Read more...] about 12 Signs of Bullying and What To Do
The Seven Habits of Effective Teens
Sean Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, has been updated for the digital age and it's a great resource for teenagers and parents of teenagers who are looking for inspirational and helpful reading for their children. THE SEVEN HABITS I've been greatly helped by Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which is the inspiration for … [Read more...] about The Seven Habits of Effective Teens