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May222021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Summer reading list for teens

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Summer is a great time for teens to read books that aren’t assigned in school. One of the biggest complaints about English classes many teens have is that the books they read are old or boring; literature is an important part of studying English, but teens also enjoy contemporary young adult (YA) books. There are many YA novels and graphic novels that are sure to satisfy any teen’s desire for a good summer read. Beach Reads for Teens Whether a teen is going on vacation or not, summer is the best time of year to sit outside with a book and a glass of lemonade. Having a book on hand is the easiest way to combat summer boredom and make vacation more interesting. Sucks to Be Me, by Kimberly Pauley, is a must read for any vampire fan who is tired of the Twilight series. Mina Hamilt...

Dec102020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Jewelry making birthday party for teen girls

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With the rise in popularity of jewelry making, a hand crafted jewelry birthday party is a sure fire hit for teen girls. Jewelry making birthday parties can take place at home or at a local craft store or bead store. Teens will enjoy hand making necklaces, earrings, key chains and other jewelry projects. Bead Store Jewelry Making Birthday Party Local bead shops usually offer birthday packages priced according to the number of guests and the beaded necklaces or earrings projects that teen girls will create. Party planners should call a bead store several weeks ahead of time if possible to ask about pricing and reserve a party time and table space. The birthday girl or party planner may want to visit a bead store before booking a party to preview the party space as well as sample cr...

Sep222020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Christmas party planning ideas for teens

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Teens love any reason for a party or dance. Everyone has been to a Christmas party with a decorated tree in the corner and holiday instrumentals playing. This type of party is nice, but may be boring for teenagers. Teens want something more interesting than plain ornaments and traditional holiday tunes. They want something unique and a place to hang out with friends, chat, take pictures, and dance. The following ideas are a bit different for planning a teen holiday dance or party. Theme Ideas for a Teen Christmas Party or Dance Changing up traditions can give a gathering a sparkle and a feeling of winter magic. Consider some of these themes, or brainstorm some of your own. A party in an elegant hall can be very special. Is there a charming place that can be borrowed or rent...

Dec192019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Precautions of webcam dangers for teens and tweens

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Parents and guardians at home should monitor the webcam activities of children, teens and tweens. It is their responsibility to ensure that they are using the device (computer, Internet and webcam) appropriately. It is not uncommon for the younger ones to get carried away with the freedoms of webcam like talking about things that should not be spoken of on the webcams because video footage of it can be saved and become vulnerable. Apart from this, there is one more important danger to mention here. The teens and tweens can feel comfortable about performing risqué acts on the webcam like chatting with a boyfriend. This is not something that can be acceptable and also it is to be understood that the video can later be viewed by others who were never intended to see it. Where to Pla...

Dec192019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tweens, chat rooms and webcam – Safety tips

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The importance of protecting children, teens and tweens while online cannot be stated enough. There is countless number of predators out there just waiting eagerly and aggressively to pounce on them. Computers and Internet makes it easier for them to find children, teens and tweens in chat rooms where communication is on finger tips, instant. And, because children, teens and even tweens are so young, they may not have the intuition to be careful with whom she is talking, and quickly fall into a trap. Mostly Predators target Chat Rooms A predator locates victims by using Internet chat rooms. He is looking for a certain tween profile. It is someone who is the right sex and age preference for the predator. The predator checks out what everyone is chatting about. He wants to see if t...

Feb202019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Divorce therapy: Understanding and coping a divorce, depression

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Divorce therapy experts say it can be hard for friends and family members to find a way to help a man who is depressed after going through a divorce. The first step, for friends, is to learn about depression. The second step is to try to get the man to talk about his depression or to get him to seek help. Symptoms of Depression When a son, father, brother, boyfriend, or friend has gone through a divorce, it is often easy to see when he is going through a difficult time. On the other hand, some men are very adept at hiding their feelings and vulnerabilities from others. As per divorce therapy, in either case, there are signs and symptoms that concerned friends can learn to spot. Signs of depression Loss of interest in normal daily activities (isolation) Feeling sad or down ...