Gone are the days when we could protect our children from the atrocities of the world. With the 24/7 news cycle via Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram, and even the old ancient TV, our teens are seeing and hearing all about the gun violence that has swept American schools. Most schools now practice lock downs right […]
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Acting isn’t all Hollywood glamour. It can be really tough dealing with the auditions, the long hours, the demands. There’s a lot to learn from being in the world of acting. Diya joins us to talk about what she’s learned from acting and the opportunities for growth it has given her. LISTEN HERE
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Last night was an example of immature behavior by grown men. Chris Rock is a comedian and the norm for the hosts of the Oscars has been to make fun of people in the audience. Amy Schumer made fun of Leonardo DiCaprio. Regina Hall referenced Kim Kardashian in a derogatory way. And Chris Rock made
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Teen Dating: Is this Love? Young love is so exciting- spending time together, holding hands, going on dates, sharing love notes. Because teens are biologically wired for heightened emotions, their feelings can be intense and overwhelming when they enter into a steady committed relationship. Although most parents would prefer their kids put off dating until
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We were attending an event aimed at empowering girls. This mom was sitting nervously in the audience beside me. She was wringing her hands and sitting on the edge of her seat. When it was time to ask questions, her hand shot up. It was her time to confess… MY DAUGHTER LOVES PRINCESSES She tearfully
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Think back to those glorious days of elementary school. It was party time. Every holiday that came up was an excuse to have a fun-filled over-the-top classroom party. Parents raided the room with cookies in hand, snacks, crafts, décor and sometimes even balloons. Fast forward to middle and high school. The celebrations are few and
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My Teens Got Attitude: How Do I Respond? Even the best of teens will go off the deep end from time to time. You can chalk it up to stress, chemicals, brain development, being overwhelmed, or all of the above. During my presentations about COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEEN, I’m always asked, “But what do I
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Gifts are my jam. I LOVE finding the perfect gift for the people in my life. For teens, it can get a little tricky especially when their gifts are all electronics! Here’s a few lovely gift ideas for your teen. (click to take you to the website for purchase) JOURNAL: Journaling allows your teen to
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Give yourself a high-five for all that you’ve been able to manage in the last decade or so. No matter what came your way, you dealt with it. You are still standing. How are you doing? “Fine” is probably echoing through your head. But I’m asking…really, how are you doing? It’s so easy as a
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