Maybe you’ve heard it in the news recently, but there’s been a rash of drug overdoses and emergency responses due to the use of K2, or synthetic marijuana. But calling this drug “synthetic marijuana” is deceiving as it has little in common with natural marijuana. Synthetic marijuana can be up to 100…
Are We Pushing Our Kids Too Hard? by Lisa Barr | GIRLilla Warfare “I’m so stressed out!” the Middle School and older teen Back-To-School battle cry is already at full volume — and school has begun, what, five minutes ago? The stories are already pouring in as summer becomes…
by Sheryl Pidgeon | Publisher and Editor-in-Chief My son just turned 18, senior year, an adult. My 16-year-old daughter acts like an adult. My youngest daughter, 15, is driving me around town. Where DID the time go? I know, I know. I sound like a broken record. But, really,…
6 Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Kids Out of the Conflict Children caught in the middle between two conflicted parents is challenging to say the least. Parenting can already be quite daunting. Then throwing in high conflict between two adults – it becomes – sometimes, beyond daunting. Mistakes are…
by Melissa Chaiken | Books Editor TWEENS Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan Pax by Sara Pennypacker Jacky Ha-Ha by James Patterson Booked by Kwame Alexander Theodore Boone: The Scandal by John Grisham Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit…
Who checks out your social media (besides your friends)? by Lisa A. Beach This advice seems like common sense, but a lot of teens and tweens just aren’t heeding this advice when they use social media, and they are getting themselves into trouble in the process. Just ask attorney James…
Here are some of my ideas for a fun movie night with your family. by Savannah Peer | Digital Manager TELL ME YOUR FAVORITES on our Facebook Page! OPENING IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE TODAY! The Fifth Wave A massive series of events take place including alien attacks, earthquakes, tsunamis, and…
You may think that teenagers and board games don’t normally mix, but you’d be wrong. Many young teens love board games for sleepovers, enjoy them with their friends, and still love playing with the family. Board games can be really therapeutic. They can help build relationships between groups of friends…
by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer My son’s teacher gave birth this week to her first child. When my twins were born I thought 18 years seemed like such a long time to teach them everything they would need to know to live successful adult lives. Boy, was I…