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Is Vaping that Bad?
Leave a commentSeptember 24, 2018 by middleearthnj
The short answer is yes. Here is the longer answer: What is vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor …
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What is Your Parenting Style?
Leave a commentSeptember 17, 2018 by middleearthnj
In psychology today, experts have identified four basic parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and uninvolved parenting. They are defined as …
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Preventing Suicide in Youth
Leave a commentSeptember 10, 2018 by middleearthnj
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Just recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in depression …
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Plan for Teen Returning from Residential Treatment
Leave a commentSeptember 4, 2018 by middleearthnj
If your teen is coming home from residential treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, it’s a good idea for …
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Encouraging Extracurriculars
Leave a commentAugust 27, 2018 by middleearthnj
Experts believe that extracurricular activities are very important to a youth’s development. After-school programs, sports, part-time jobs, clubs and other …
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What is Positive Parenting?
Leave a commentAugust 19, 2018 by middleearthnj
Positive parenting emphasizes the communication of clear expectations, collaboration between a parent and their teen, praise and reinforcement for desired …
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Teaching Teenage Son to be a Gentleman
Leave a commentAugust 13, 2018 by middleearthnj
Experts agree that instilling good manners in teenagers is an important responsibility for parents. Good manners provide teens with the …
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