Teacher Bullies: Yes, Teachers Can Be Guilty Too

Bullying—for years it has been the reason for fake illnesses, the mysterious need for extra lunch money, and more recently the tragic motive behind some suicides. Bullying is a serious issue.  No wonder a whole month is dedicated to shedding some light on the issue. But while most energy and time is spent lecturing students [...]

Good Kids, Bad Choices: Good Self-Esteem Can Lead to Better Choices! 5 Ways to BOOST Self-Confidence!

Being a teenager is not easy.  Many teens struggle keeping up with peer pressure and trying to figure out where they fit in.  This can sometimes cause them to make not so great choices.  However if your teen has good self self-esteem, they are more likely to make better choices.  Enjoy this guest post and [...]

Video Games: 10 Ways They Help Kids

The article last week gives you the list of reasons, or I should say a list of videos games you should avoid…. this week let’s look at the positive side of video games. Video games get a bad rap.  All of the experts will have you think that video games will rot the minds of [...]

Holiday Video Games for Kids: What is and isn’t appropriate for your child

Is your teen or tween or even child asking for a video game for their holiday gift? Video games have become a prime source of entertainment for kids and a source of anxiety for many parents. They not only worry about the amount of time their children spend playing the games, but also the content. [...]

Teens and Finances: How much do they know about Money Management

New study: Teens FLUNK Financial Literacy! Holidays are here, people are spending money. What role model are you setting for your kids? Approximately fifteen hundred high school seniors were recently asked basic facts about personal finance, and the great majority were stumped for answers. The results were not promising for our children’s future: REALITY CHECK: 95% [...]