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How to Set Ground Rules with a Step-Sibling

by Sam P. February 6th, 2015| Teen Perspective, Teens
I love my step-siblings, don't get me wrong, but occasionally my stepsister doesn't know where to draw the line.  I hardly ever see her and am so grateful when she is able to come up and visit, but lately when she has been coming up she has been getting
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Teen’s Perspective on Safe Winter Driving

by Sam P. January 23rd, 2015| Teen Perspective, Teens
Driving in the winter can be ever so dangerous, especially if you live as far north as I do.  Up here in New Hampshire we were recently hit with an arctic front and one day I got up and it was negative 7 degrees out.  That obviously will lead
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Teen’s Perspective on High School Parties

by Sam P. January 9th, 2015| Teen Perspective, Teens
In every high schooler's educational time period, they will land themselves in a high school party.  Some may go to more than others, and some may only go to one or two.  If you are worried that your child is going to a high school party where drugs and
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Losing a Close Relative

by Sam P. November 14th, 2014| Teen Perspective, Teens
The sad fact is that by the time we are sixteen the majority of kids have lost a close loved one, whether it be an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or even a parent.  When a situation like this occurs, people expect you to cry, or to lash out, but people
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Trying New Things for Teens

by Sam P. October 31st, 2014| Teen Perspective, Teens
I would like to start this with a precaution. In no way am I condoning trying illegal or dangerous things.  I would never want any of you to try something illegal or dangerous and end up getting hurt or in trouble and thinking I wanted you to try that. 
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How to Communicate with Your Teen — By A Teen

by Sam P. October 17th, 2014| Communication, Teen Perspective, Teens
I love my mom, but when we argue I sometimes feel like she isn't hearing what I say.  Being a 16-year-old girl oftentimes it may just be me overreacting about a stupid boy, or having the typical teenage reaction when life doesn't always go my way, but sometimes I
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Behavior at School

by Sam P. October 3rd, 2014| Behavior, Teen Perspective, Teens
When you're at school you should always be on your best behavior.  Not only should you respect your teachers, you should keep in mind that the way you treat them can reflect both negatively and positively on your future.  Your teachers are giving you the stepping stones to becoming
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Dress Code Dilemma

by Sam P. September 19th, 2014| School, Teen Perspective, Teens
As the first few weeks of school have zoomed by at my school, the only thing the girls can seem to focus on is the new dress code.  Some are infuriated, some simply a little peeved, and some actually understand the new dress code like I do.  About a
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How to Communicate with Teachers

by Sam P. September 5th, 2014| Communication, Teen Perspective, Teens
As school has begun and is now in full swing, we need to remember how to compose ourselves around teachers.  We also need to remember that they are both our elders and our superiors as our teachers.  As a student you have to be respectful to your teacher.  Their
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Teen’s Perspective on Boating Licenses

by Sam P. August 8th, 2014| Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
For those of you out there who have ever gone boating, you know first hand that it can be quite dangerous.  A motorboat or speedboat is a motor driven water vehicle that is capable of many things.  Almost every summer my dad and stepmom save up so we are
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What to Do After Wisdom Teeth Removal

by Sam P. July 25th, 2014| Teen Perspective, Teens
Now that I've fully recovered from my very own wisdom teeth removal, let me tell you it's not a fun thing.  The procedure itself tends to go fairly easily, but recovery can be quite difficult.  Parents should remember you must have everything you need before the surgery.  Any stop
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How to Prepare for Wisdom Teeth Removal

by Sam P. July 11th, 2014| Teen Perspective, Teens
Almost every teen has to get their wisdom teeth removed at some point or another, and I won't lie to you, it isn't fun. As I am writing this I am sitting on my couch icing my large chipmunk like cheeks in an attempt to have the swelling go down. 
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