age 16

  1. School Age Kids

    Tips for adjusting kids routine for school

    By Jen Klein on Jul 29, 2011
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    You've got the school supplies, you've been carefully talking up the start of school and acknowledging the mixed emotions that come...
  2. Age by Age

    8 Tech gadgets for kids

    By Michelle Maffei on Jul 28, 2011
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    Parenting in the 21st century means keeping up with technology -- especially when it comes to the gadgets your kids are using. From...
  3. Activities for Kids

    Summer camp decompression: Transitioning back home

    By Jill Tipograph on Jul 27, 2011
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    The end of summer camp and the return to home and school can be an emotional and challenging transition for both parent and child....
  4. Children's School & Education

    Keeping school skills sharp during the summer

    By Jen Klein on Jul 22, 2011
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    As the school year winds down, the freedom of lazy summer days beckon. Weeks - perhaps months - on end to laze and play and...
  5. Child Development & Health

    Does my child need therapy?

    By Abbi Perets on Jul 20, 2011
    A bout of low self-esteem, a new habit of throwing tantrums... at age 10. A behavior you could ignore once or twice but are suddenly...
  6. Teen School & Education

    Should you encourage your teenager to go to art school?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 20, 2011
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    “Mom, I decided I want to go to art school.” The words hang in the air. Sure, you’ve encouraged your child’s artistic and creative...
  7. Mom & Dad

    No, life is not fair

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 19, 2011
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    The other day, I overheard my five-year-old son tell my seven-year-old daughter that, “Life is not fair.” While the heated...
  8. Child Development & Health

    Should you let your child quit sports?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 18, 2011
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    You have an athletically gifted child who has a passion for a particular sport. You've invested years of time, money, and emotional...
  9. Tweens, Teens & College

    Should you encourage a fitness conditioning program for your teen?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 18, 2011
    You have an athletic teen -- but she seems to be prone to injury. You have a son who is on the edge of coordination and klutz. Which...
  10. Child Development & Health

    Aromatherapy for kids

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 14, 2011
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    If you are dedicated to green living, you've probably heard of essential oils, but have you tapped into their potential? Essential...
  11. Tweens, Teens & College

    Online games for teens

    By Michelle Maffei on Jun 30, 2011
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    According to a study by the MacArthur Foundation, nearly 97 percent of kids ages 12 to 17 play video games, including online gaming....
  12. Age by Age

    10 Simple ways to bond with kids

    By Kim Grundy on Jun 27, 2011
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    Between work, school and extracurricular activities, you may feel disconnected from your family and kids. If you feel like you are...
  13. Child Development & Health

    Why teach responsibility?

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 27, 2011
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    As a parent, aren’t you amazed by the fact that kids are able to easily absorb some lessons while others take a little…prodding?...
  14. Child Development & Health

    Daredevil kid? How to keep your adrenaline-seeking child safe

    By Jen Klein on Jun 23, 2011
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    You’ve got one of those kids who just loves adrenaline and to push his or herself beyond the comfort zone. Most of the time...
  15. Children's School & Education

    The end of the school year: Summer enrichment

    By Jen Klein on Jun 17, 2011
    As the school year winds down, the freedom of lazy summer days beckon. Weeks - perhaps months - on end to laze and play and...
  16. Parenting Advice & Columns

    "I'm not here to be your friend."

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 17, 2011
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    Growing up, I cannot tell you how many times I heard, "I'm not here to be your friend, I'm here to be your father!" Anytime I...
  17. Tweens, Teens & College

    Responsibility and your teen’s first job

    By Laura Willard on Jun 16, 2011
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    Does your teen want a job? Do you want your teen to get her first job? Or perhaps you both think it’s an awful idea that will...
  18. Family Activities

    9 Experiences your family should have this summer

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jun 15, 2011
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    From watching fireworks to jumping in puddles, these easy (and mostly free!) summer activities are sure to make lasting good...
  19. Children's School & Education

    Are homeschooled kids really lacking in socialization?

    By Naomi de la Torre on Jun 15, 2011
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    With the growing numbers of homeschooled kids getting into Ivy League universities, most people would now agree that homeschooling...
  20. Tweens, Teens & College

    Negotiating with teenagers: Crazy or critical?

    By Jen Klein on Jun 14, 2011
    You may put the notion of “negotiating” with teenagers on the same level as negotiating with toddlers: Crazy. After all, both...
  21. Child Development & Health

    Using peer pressure to your parenting advantage

    By Jen Klein on Jun 13, 2011
    You likely remember your parents warning you about the dangers of peer pressure. “If your friend jumped off a cliff, would you do...