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    • Sue Scheff: The Choking Game - G.A.S.P. February 9, 2010
      G.A.S.P. - Games Adolescents Shouldn't Play is a very serious concern for parents everywhere.The Choking Game is a misunderstood activity causing death and suffering for thousands of families worldwide. It often begins with high-achieving teens choking each other as a way to get high without the risk of getting caught with drugs or alcohol. It ends with […]
    • Sue Scheff: Parenting and Admitting Your Teen has a Problem February 8, 2010
      After speaking with Dr. Drew last week in an insightful call on teens and cough syrup abuse, the conversation turned to the many parents that are in denial or constantly looking to blame others for their child’s behavior.How many times have you blamed your child’s friend or a neighbor for negative behavior of your child? It is not your child, it is the frien […]
    • Sue Scheff: National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month February 5, 2010
    • Sue Scheff: Teen Sex and the Dictionary February 3, 2010
      In the same week we hear about the increase of teen pregnancies, we also learn about parents in California wanting "oral sex" removed from the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary. As uncomfortable as some parents are with discussing oral sex, if we don't educate our children, someone else will! And it may not be exactly the way you would lik […]
    • Sue Scheff: Teens Helping Hurting Teens - To Save a Life February 2, 2010
      TO SAVE A LIFE is now in over 400 screens in theaters nationwide. To Save A Life is a powerful Indie movie about the real-life challenges of teens and their choices. But it's more than just a movie-it's a feature-length film with follow-up opportunities like a youth group curriculum and a teen devotional centered around the biblical concept that we […]
    • Sue Scheff: Is the iPad for your teenager? February 1, 2010
      Apple's Steve Jobs recently launched the iPad, displaying the many capabilities that this latest gadget can perform. Reminiscent of an iPhone, only larger, the iPad has practical applications for the gadget loving teens. Even colleges students will fall in love with this latest tech system. The iPad offers a wide variety of features that will delight an […]
    • Sue Scheff: Anger Management and Your Teens January 31, 2010
      "I don't care what you say I am doing what I want to do! I hate you and you just don't want me to have fun!""All my friends are allowed to stay out late; you are mean and want to ruin my life!""You have no idea how I feel and you are only making it worse!" When a difficult teen is out of control, they only can hear the […]
    • Sue Scheff: Who are your teens hanging with? January 29, 2010
      Last fall Dr. Michele Borba, TODAY Show Contributor, released her largest book ever! The BIG Book of Parenting Solutions - 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries.In a 10 part series on Examiner, I explored only a tiny fraction of what BBPS (BIG Book of Parenting Solutions). Parenting Resolutions with Solutions is a 4 part series that sha […]
    • Sue Scheff: Do Mean Girls Grow Up to be Mean Women? January 28, 2010
      Part 2 with guest Jane Balvanz, educator and Female Friend Expert.If you missed part 1, go back.Do Mean Girls Grow Up to Be Mean Women?I want to answer that question with a resounding, "No," but I can't. I can't answer it affirmatively, either. We humans all try on the roles of Bully, Bystander, and Target like costumes at some point in o […]
    • Sue Scheff: Teen Sex Games (Rainbow and Snap) - Be an educated parent January 27, 2010
      This is a sensitive subject and many will be appalled and disgusted, however as a parent, it is about being educated. Knowing what can be happening in your neighborhood, in your schools, or even in your own home - is your responsibility as a parent to stay in touch with your children and their lives."Rainbow Party" by Paul Ruditis, is written as fi […]