The Cell Phone Dilemma
Every kid's got one According to a recent study, in 2000 only 5% of 13-17 year-olds had cell phones whereas today, over 50% do. In fact children under 10-years-old often posess cell phones, and cell phone companies are making them specially-designed for young children. Whether your child wants a ...
Source: OneToughJob
Early Adolescence: 12 - 14 Years Old
Developmental Milestones Early adolescence is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty begins. Boys grow facial and pubic hair and their voices deepen. Girls grow pubic hair and breasts, and start menstruating. They might be worried about these ...
Source: Centers for Disease Control (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
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Resources for Families on Parent-Child Communication
Recommended Books To order one of the books, simply click on the cover's image or the "click here to purchase this...
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Bon Appétit!: Books to Introduce Your Children to Cooking
Remember when lettuce was sold in heads, not bags? And “Dinner’s Ready” was a sweet song from your mother’s...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation -
Service: Youth Voice Definitions
The following words are commonly used within the youth voice and youth development fields. For each, a definition is...
Source: Youth Service America -
Seeds and Needs
Grade Levels: 4-6 Questions: Will seeds grow faster with more water? Will seeds grow faster with more...
Source: The Need Project -
A Secret Weapon for 6th Graders
Other than starting kindergarten, sixth grade is the biggest jump kids have ever taken in school. Not surprisingly, many...
Source: Education.com
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