Sue Scheff: Holiday Jobs for Teens and Volunteering

Many parents will encourage their teenager to get a job over the holiday season. Whether it is for extra spending more or keeping busy in a constructive way, this can be a great opportunity to learn responsibility.
There are different options to consider. There is paying jobs and there is volunteering. Both can be fulfilling and [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Dating Abuse – Teen Sexual Assault

With the recent gang rape of a 15 year-old girl in Richmond, California, our country is awakening to one of the ugliest forms of abuse to teens. Sexual abuse, assault and rape of teens are horrendous and more attention needs to be brought on this subject.
Teen dating violence and abuse is an issue parents need to [...]

Sue Scheff: Habits of Highly Successful Teens

I believe we all want to see our teens succeed.  Here are some fantastic insight and advice from Education.com
Source: Education.com
7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens
For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of [...]

Sue Scheff: Teens and Sports

I found this to be a very interesting article since I never thought of kids and sports in this aspect.  With my children, I do recall them doing one sport at a time, however this article brings up some points I didn’t think of.  I believe it is also important not to over-schedule our teens which [...]

Sue Scheff: Holiday Safety Tips for Parents and Teens

As we are now approaching the holidays, many people will be in malls or shopping plazas. It is time to review some tips to insure you and your family’s safety.
Be sure to go over these with teenagers and caregivers.
•When parking your vehicle to go shopping, remember where you parked it! Write it down if you [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Chat Room Safety Tips

Does your child, teen or do you venture into “Chat Rooms” online? Chat rooms are among the riskiest places on the Net for children and teens. Most Internet Predators are lingering waiting for their next victim in a variety of chat rooms. Don’t allow it to be your child.
As a Parent Advocate, I encourage all [...]

Sue Scheff: Put an end to School Violence

NEW YORK, October 8, 2009: Love Our Children USA speaks out on school violence which is a national crisis.
As we near the end of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week (October 4th -10th) Ross Ellis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Love Our Children USA said “I am pleased that so many have responded to our [...]

Sue Scheff: Teens caring: Take the pledge not to cyberbully

As part of Teens that Inspire, Cati Grant continues to bring awareness to bullying and cyberbullying. She is helping other teens learn more about cyber safety and the effects of bullying.
During this month of National Cyber Safety Awareness, it is a perfect time to get to know Cati Grant and what inspires her.
At only 16 [...]

Sue Scheff: Flavored Cigarette Ban and Teens

Source: Connect with Kids
“They’re marketing towards us, and there’s not much we can do about it but just not buy it.”
– Forrest, 18

The Food and Drug Administration has now banned flavored cigarettes in American in an attempt to lower the teen smoking rate.  Clove and mint and chocolate flavored cigarettes will no longer be sold [...]

Sue Scheff: Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying Campaign 2009

Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying With Love Our Children USA
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaims October 5th BLUE SHIRT DAY
NEW YORK September 28 2009: Love Our Children USA announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proclaiming October 5th BLUE SHIRT DAY to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 4th – 10th.
Love Our [...]