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Richard is a father to three teens and is currently finishing his degree in psychology. When not writing, he’s working as a Counselor for a Group Home, or as a Life Coach. Feel free to e-mail Richard.

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Are you a helicopter parent?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Are you a “helicopter mom” or dad? That’s what your kid’s teachers call you if you hover over your children too much. I can...
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Do you know why your kids are home from school today?

The schools are closed today (most of them) and your teens are home ravaging the fridge, but do they really understand what today is about? Are you...
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Diabetes awareness month: How aware are you?

The month of November is diabetes awareness month. Along those lines it is important to note that Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among our teens. So...
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I didn't do it: A review of personal responsibility

“I didn’t do it”. As parents we have all gotten used to hearing these four words from our children, from a very early age. I...
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Fun Friday: A time of thanks

Well, mom and dad – it’s finally November, and it time to reach down deep and think of all the things we are thankful for. Keep in mind...
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Teen drug use: numbers are falling, but what about in your home?

So, the kids are sitting around the table doing their homework, and as one pulls books from their backpack, a home made bong falls to the floor. They...
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Fun Friday: Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm gets my vote!

Well, I have to admit I’ve not had so much wholesome fun since the Tilden Carousel I wrote about. In keeping with a holiday tradition, I took...
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Letting lying teens lay?

Sometimes I feel, if a political figure would like to win his or her campaign, then they should hire a teen as their campaign manager; our children...
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National Book Month: Whatcha reading?

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October is National Book Month. I think this is great. Reading, as the Nation’s past time is certainly shrunk, in my opinion. I remember as a...
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Teen dating: How much do you know about it?

Well, the back to school dance has happened. The girls had a blast. My tween was asked to the dance (a date), while the eldest ask someone out on a...
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