When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night and day, rocking and swaddling, singing and even crying...anything to make my new little miracle stop her endless crying. Well, everyone told me she just had colic and that it would pass. And, alas, pass it did, however I wish ...

Q. My students have asked me for a popular quiz. Can you recommend one A. The answer to that question depends upon what your students mean when they say "popular". Do they mean a quiz that can tell them if they are "popular", or do they mean a quiz that is popular because everyone like ...

Q. I took a friend quiz in a magazine and it says that I don't make a very good friend. Can that really be true A. First, let me say congratulations! If the quiz said that you don't make a very good friend then you must have answered the quiz honestly, at least from the friend quiz auth ...

While I was in high school, I developed this habit of always watching people and how they responded to things. When Im walking, when Im talking, and when Im eating, I love to watch people. I dont know why I do it, but I think its just my curiosity of wanting to understand all of the vari ...

Im sure youve heard the term Identity Crisis before. Its thought of as a conflict of self and society and its introduction came from one of the most famous psychoanalyst of the 20th century. Sigmund Freud is probably the most familiar name that comes to mind when one thinks of famous p ...

Decorating boys bedrooms with licensed characters and themes is an easy but expensive option. While most children do have a preferred character or theme that they would enjoy having in their rooms, there are more affordable ways to achieve a similar desired result. Without naming names ...

In a world of instant gratification and so much that is made to be tossed out after one use, there are some things worth preserving. Childhood memories are among those things worth safeguarding. As a new grandmother, I fully appreciate the importance of teaching my son ways to capture ...

Has Johnny seemed a little frazzled lately Today, kids have more worries and face more pressures than ever before. Here a few tips to help your child focus on and do well in school. 1. Create a personal schedule Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or "to do" list wil ...

It's back-to-school time once again, and purple is IN. I'm not talking about fashion trends--though the September issues of most magazines are singing the praises of plum and berry shades. No, I'm referring to the hottest item at Office Depot, Staples, and other school supply meccas. P ...

Dating and saving money. For many, the two concepts don't equate. There's an automatic reaction for most when suggesting the two together that the person paying is trying to be "cheap" and the resulting date will naturally have the same feel. Contrary to popular belief, however, dating d ...

I cant remember how many times when I ask my friends exactly what the problem is, their reply would always be five to ten minutes of continual beating around the bush excuses, instead of explaining in two to three sentences what the problem really is. My father was the kind of guy who te ...

"Boys will be boys" and "Girls just do that" is what we hear from so many people. As a kid myself, I remember getting teased and no one came to help or told me what to do. And, you know what It hurt me then as much as it hurts kids today. As a school counselor for 10 years, I have d ...

Whining about bullying and how rotten the bullies were and the poor students that they bullied used to be one of my regular activities. "We have to do something to help these kids" both the bullies and their victims," I would whine. But for years, I just talked to these kids and sent ...

Dear Reader, I would like to personally introduce you to TeenQuack.com, the premiere online journal and community for teens! An old Chinese proverb reads, A poor man is not he without a cent, it is he without a vision. This website is the re ...

You know the scenario. You're sitting at the family Christmas gathering and your ten-year-old opens one of Aunt Martha's itchy homemade sweaters. Or Uncle Bobby, who's been swearing to lose twenty pounds for years, opens an exercise cycle. Of course, if Uncle Bobby follows the politeness ...

In todays pressured world, many teens are afraid to failand evenafraid to succeed. They dont want to stick out, whether for good or bad. They want to be accepted, and just fit in. This type of mentality will lead you nowhere but the path to mediocrityand that is nothing to be proud of. A ...

New York, New York - Local teens launch website and CD to lift the spirit and heart in order to help families deal with pressure of youth, school and heartbreak. Jay R Ell, two brothers, is a musical duo whose music has been described as inspirational urban to some and positive hip hop ...

Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids and adults alike, so its important that we take some precautions to keep it that way! Here's my list of trick or treating tips for your family. Wear comfortable shoes!! Carry a flashlight Wear something with a reflector on it (you can e ...

-The L.E.A.D.E.R. Way INTRODUCTION In June 1997,the Prime Minister of Singapore unveiled the Governments vision of Thinking Schools, Learning Nation (TSLN). This vision was forged to improve Singapores education system in the light of the rapid changes around the world. The Government ...

Q. "What do you want to be when you grow up" A. "Something that hasn't been invented yet." Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive for a "good job." Talk to a stranded midlife career-changer and you realize the game ...