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Teaching Our Teens about Celebrity Substance Abuse
At the 84th annual Academy Awards last night, Whitney Houston, the female lead in ‘The Bodyguard,’ was one of Hollywood’s beloved who was memorialized. Whitney Houston was a celebrity with a unique singing style, but for years battled addiction. She died an early death at 48, struggling with self esteem issues and worrying she wasn’t pretty or good enough. Some of those around Whitney condoned her erratic behavior and basked in her limelight. Maybe they didn’t look out for her well being, or just weren’t able to save her. Her … Continue reading
Sandwiched Boomers and the Gift of Time
As a Sandwiched Boomer caring for parents growing older and kids growing up, perhaps you’re feeling under more pressure this week. The days are flying by and there’s still so much to do for the holidays. And you may not be finished shopping for your Hanukah, Christmas or Kwanzaa presents. How about a few more ideas that won’t break the bank? Photo by Brainedge – Flickr.com Give of yourself. Enjoy time with your friends by inviting them over for an evening of fun. Organize a potluck and have them bring … Continue reading
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Tagged baking cookies, emotional support, friends, gifts, grandkids, holidays, simpler days, stress, teens
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Anthony Weiner and Parenting in the Digital Age
Although Anthony Weiner stated that the women he corresponded with on Facebook and Twitter were all over the age of consent, recently more compromising photos have emerged and information has come out about a ‘friend’/’follower’ who is in high school. Although he may not have sent her any lewd photos or messages, this highlights the dilemma for parents of teens – how much to monitor your kids’ online experience. On the one hand, you want to protect them from danger before it becomes inevitable, on the other, you want to … Continue reading
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Tagged American Academy of Pediatrics, Anthony Weiner, digital age, Facebook, Internet, online, parenting, raising children, sexting, social media, teens, website
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