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Tackling Bullies

WineCountry.Mom — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:21:53 +0000

As kids age, the reality of bullies gets even larger. So what can we do to save our kids? (read the article...)

Giving your kid the Latch-Key

WineCountry.Mom — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:23 +0000

Is your child ready to become a Latchkey Kid? (read the article...)

The SEX talk

WineCountry.Mom — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:34:55 +0000

It's not the most comfortable of talks (this is apparently so when MY children are involved). But it's the most necessary. (read the article...)

Getting high on Digital Drugs

WineCountry.Mom — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:45:06 +0000

Is getting a digital high just as concerning as the real thing? (read the article...)

Forced to enforce

WineCountry.Mom — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:09:46 +0000

When kids disobey, it is our job to crack down on them. What they probably don't know, however, is we really don't want to. (read the article...)

Vacationing with teens

WineCountry.Mom — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:46:42 +0000

The only thing worse than traveling with toddlers? Traveling with teens. But with some careful planning, a teen vacation can actually be quite pleasant. (read the article...)

Teenage Adventurers

WineCountry.Mom — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:19:24 +0000

After a 6 month journey attempting to sail the ocean on her own, 16 year old Abby Sunderland was stranded in the open sea when a wave broke the mast on her sailboat. She was rescued after 3 days while the world thought her lost at sea. But her perilous situation only heightens the question lingering on many parents' minds - should parents of teens allow their children to attempt a challenge this dangerous at such a young age? (read the article...)

The right age for cell phones

WineCountry.Mom — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:35:27 +0000

The age of cell phone users seems to get younger and younger, leaving many parents wondering, when is the right time to get your child a cell phone? (read the article...)

Passing the Cannabis Cup

WineCountry.Mom — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:48:22 +0000

Sara’s son is 14 years old. He’s a bright student finishing up his freshman year of high school. He is active on the basketball team, is serious about his schoolwork, and is an all around good kid.

And he smokes pot. (read the article...)

Guest Blogger: Surviving Finals Week

WineCountry.Mom — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:33:54 +0000

Many students are entering finals week in the weeks to come. Dr. David Sortino has offered up some great suggestions for parents and students to get through this week. So I am turning this blog over to him. (read the article...)