Fun, Safe Ways to Celebrate New Years with Preteens

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Preteens often want to get together with friends for New Year’s Eve. However, New Year’s can be an incredibly fun holiday to celebrate as a family. Additionally, celebrating with your preteens will ensure they stay out of trouble.  The only problem is that most preteens won’t want to stay home to celebrate with their family. […]

The New Teen Cigarette: Vaping

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It took years for society to understand and accept the dangers of cigarettes. Now, most teens can tell you the ways that cigarettes are unhealthy.  However, there is a new problem sweeping the nation: vaping.  Vaping is the new teen version of a cigarette, and it is not safe for kids or teens. Yet, many […]

Helping Preteens Choose Moderate Halloween Costumes

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Halloween is a fun holiday that even preteens and teens enjoy dressing up for.  But it’s also a time where many revealing outfits come out.  In an attempt to fit in with friends and do what’s cool, your child may want a more revealing costume.  “You can’t wear that!” will only create tension and a […]

How to Address Alcohol Use Among Preteens

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In the past, alcohol use was a high school and college-age issue. Unfortunately, it now starts earlier and earlier. There is a growing problem with preteens, as young as 10, using alcohol. Early alcohol use is extremely dangerous for developing children and can lead to serious problems later on.  It’s crucial to address alcohol use […]

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