Category Archives: parenting kids
Helping the Teens Who Admire Rihanna
Rihanna’s situation has been tried in the court of public opinion. And it doesn’t seem as if anyone is in favor of her taking Chris back. It must be hard for her to be a public face in private pain. But she is dealing with a reality that all teenagers need to be informed about – that physical and emotional abuse are dangerous. Rihanna has the platform to demonstrate the benefits of making smart choices. And she can act in her own best interests, for herself and all the young … Continue reading
One in Three Teens will be in an Abusive Relationship
Rihanna is young, talented, and at the top of the musical charts. She’s also a potential example for our youth. But first she has to heal herself. Oprah Winfrey suggested that Rihanna give it some time and get counseling. What follows are ideas that she could take to heart for herself – and as a spokeswoman for all of the young women and men who look up to her. Take a step back and take care of yourself. You deserve time alone. And the chance to be safe – physically … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, core values, negative emotions, Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna, Sandwich Generation, teenagers
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How Rihanna can be a Positive Role Model for Teenagers
Are you a member of the sandwich generation with teenagers still living at home? If so, you may be helping them prepare emotionally to move out and be on their own. And in this day and age, with peer pressure and other distractions, that’s not such an easy job. Growing children today are caught in the crosshairs of modern media. Technology has become their babysitter – reality TV, nude photos on the Internet, bizarre videos on YouTube, seductive text messages. It’s time for these young people to be exposed instead … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Brown, Grammys, HerMentorCenter.com, meida, reality TV, Rihanna, role models, Sandwich Generation, technology, teenagers
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Reaching Out as a Community
The nation seems to be coming together to demand an end to special interests that take advantage of the American people. Politicians who went along with the loopholes allowing for the AIG bonuses are rightly being questioned. And now news has surfaced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are also planning large bonuses for their executives – even though the federal programs were run into the ground through problematic management decisions. Taxpayer revolts – modern day tea parties – remind us that the “little guys” are finally insisting on being … Continue reading
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Tagged AIG, bonus, children, Fannie Mae, Feddie Mac, Gulf, Hurricane Katrina, Sandwiched Boomer, tea party
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