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Parents Just Don’t Understand (especially parents of teens going to parties)

Remember the old Will Smith song, “Parents Just Don’t Understand”? Well I fell into that category last night (along with another Mom of a high school teenager hosting a party). One of my sons was going to a party at a house where we did not know the family. As we advice in our programs, we called ahead to talk with at least one of the parents – to find out their rules and policies for hosting a party. Do they allow alcohol and what are their expectations for the students?

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June 11, 2010 No Comments

The General Assembly Parents LOVE to bring to their schools!

When it comes to middle schools and high schools teaching teenagers vital skills for decision-making regarding teen dating, intimacy, sex, abstinence, and sensitive issues, MANY school systems are concerned for how their parents will react to various educational plans and approaches.

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February 18, 2010 No Comments

Tell us what YOU WANT on this site!

“The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” ~Ben Stein

With a new semester getting started or about to start in schools and universities, what have you DECIDED you really want for this year? What are you going to do to make that happen?

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January 22, 2010 No Comments
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Most In-Depth and “How To” Curriculum Available

After you bring an educational program to your community, do you wish you had more opportunities to continue the lessons learned in the expert’s presentation? Now you do! The “Do You Ask?” poster series is the most direct consent based educational poster series used throughout the world. Each poster is both eye-catching and educational.

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January 13, 2010 No Comments

Film, TV, & Music Reviews with a Twist

Every week, new films and songs are released around the globe. Throughout the year, TV shows are launched. 24 hours, 7 days a week, you can turn to “Breaking News” on one of the many “news dedicated” cable channels. With all of these mediums constantly changing, how can you

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August 24, 2009 No Comments

Mike talking to parents

Video teaches parents “HOW TO” talk AND get their teenagers to listen when addressing dating, intimacy, sex, and much more.

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December 12, 2008 No Comments

Tweens are dating while some parents and educators are often sleeping.

Many parents and educators make the mistake of thinking education on dating starts when a child turns 13 years of age. The reality is many males and females are engaging in sexual conversations and acts during their tween years (some even younger). What’s a tween? Typically people consider children 11 and 12 years old to be tweens. They are in middle school, but not teenagers yet.

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February 19, 2008 No Comments

Kids online activities and Parent Monitoring

How many hours a month do you think your kids are online? On average, most kids are spending 20 hours online. Most kids between the ages of 13 – 17 believe their parents have no clue as to what their activities are online. Here’s what they do, where they go, who they meet:

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February 16, 2008 No Comments

Tea Party With Moms and Sexually Active Teen Daughters

Parents involved in their children’s lives encourage kids to walk the right path. Creating a bond with your child and understanding their world opens lines of communication. Once those lines are open, it’s easier for your kids to feel they can approach you about the challenges and questions most teenagers will never talk to their parents about.

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February 15, 2008 No Comments

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