April is Sexual Assault MonthEach month more than ten women of all ages and backgrounds contact our Adoption Center with the same experience- they have been victims of a date rape drug, and are now pregnant most of the time not knowing who got them pregnant. Just after Spring break, is a time when we see a peak in pregnancy. For many of these women a date rape drug was involved.The U.S. Census, suggest that there may be 32,101 annual...more
Anyone who's spent time around me knows that I wear my love of winter on my arm. Not my sleeve, mind you, my arm. After all, sleeves can be taken off and put back on. This, however, is no mere article of clothing - it's more like a tattoo I've worn proudly and publicly since I was a kid. As I approach the half-century mark - T-minus thirteen months and counting - the snow-bug shows no sign of releasing it's bite, and I don't mind one little...more
The prevalence of weight issues among the tweenage generation has prompted debates between schools, parents, food giants and kids. The blame game is often played while our youth continue to tip the scales. This hot topic of Adolescent Obesity is the subject for the current episode of Teen Talk, an online video commentary feature hosted by former Nickelodeon hostess Chloe Dolandis. Teen Talk is a subsidiary of Kidfluence, an up-and-coming television show and Web site for today's youth, tackling topics critical to the development of today's teenagers. Obesity used to be looked at as only an adult issue, but with the rising statistics of overweight kids, this is a far greater problem than imagined. The fact that more kids today are having radical gastric bypass surgery only reinforces the necessity to explore this issue. Schools often serve as the scapegoat because of their documented unhealthy offering of food choices. Yet parents can set bad examples themselves by indulging in junk food and failing to closely monitor their child's eating habits. At such impressionable years such as the tweenage ones, the responsibility for maintaing healthy lifestyles for our kids is a...more
If you wanted to play games now (http://www.letsplaygamesnow.com/tag/play-games-now), you'd need to lay out a great deal of money to bring your computer up to speed, and you'd have to spend a great deal more to purchase the games of your choice. However, if you're really not such an intense game player, and your budget isn't that big, you can...more
There are lots of different ways to have fun. A lot of what you choose depends on where you are in life, old or young. Today's youth enjoy computer-based gaming. There are many choices. Some of the games can be expensive, and gaming firms are getting a large portion of the spending money of the kids purchasing the games. Luckily, there are also a...more
Cubby houses nowadays are at the top of most children's 'must have' list, but anything larger than a cardboard box takes planning, and some cubby houses may need council support. We give you a guide to building or buying a cubby and some of the highs and lows that you could face on this child-bonding journey.For those caregivers who would love to build a timber cubby, but just don't have the time or expertise, plastic ready-made cubbies will keep children smiling for hours. And there are no frustrations about building or council approvals. Be prepared though, they can be like putting together a Meccano set. Many large toy retailers sell plastic cubby houses and activity centres.If you decide to build or buy the cubby house it is important to remember that such a prized possession will instantly make a child the most popular in the street, therefore, prepare for the attack of children in the yard (and house) for a large hunk of the weekend. If you are prepared for a possible kiddie's attack, please read on.Cubby house typesIf you thought a cubby was just a cubby, well you're wrong! If you plan to start searching for a cubby, you should disseminate yourself with cubby lingo:Fort - is...more
So when is it time to start thinking about a new job? Is it acceptable to switch jobs to work with a close friend? Can you leave an employer after the two-week training period is up? Should you stick with the same employer for over a year, even...more
You have your prom dress, the perfect shoes and a fabulous bag to tuck under your arm. Your prom night look is almost complete, but no look is complete without some glitz and glam for your ears and your neck. You may not have the resources of a...more
TheSuperficialTeen.com is the best source for news on popular teen celebrities. Such as Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers. It is a celebrity news/gossip website made specifically for teenagers.It also features the latest news on other...more
Although most of us are enjoying a relaxing summer break, the new school year is just around the corner. August is the time to get ready for back to school by preparing ourselves with the proper supplies and organizational techniques. Follow these...more
Florida permit exam preparation can be an exciting milestone in a teen's life. It's a transition from dependence on others for rides everywhere to a new-found feeling of maturity and independence. Taking the classes to prepare for the Florida driver...more
LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR TEENAGERSFor decades the American Academy of Pediatrics has reported that the leading cause of death for teenagers, are motor vehicle accidents. Spring break and prom are two of the most deadly seasons, but there is hope.We...more