Teenage Children

  1. If parenting were as easy as advising my client...

    Posted Tue, 01/12/2010 - 22:11 by Briefcase Mommy

     

    by Julie Chen Allen

    If parenting were as easy as advising my clients, I'd begin with a letter like this:

    Dear Child of Ours,

    As you may be aware, we represent your best interests in the lovely State of Texas until you turn 18 years old or graduate from high school. We regret to inform you that our relationship is governed by precedent heavily in our favor as parents. Therefore, all requests for privileges must be pre-approved and stamped with our official seal of approval. You may not leave the city limits without consent of all legal guardians.

    Unlike the 9th Circuit parents, we 5th Circuit parents are unwilling to grant the same liberties. You have the right to move for a change in venue but it is highly unlikely we will find that your interests have been prejudiced. Moreover, our disciplinary measures have been upheld as constitutional in light of your allegations of cruel or unusual punishment.

  3. 4 Important parenting principles from "A Boy Named Sue"

    Posted Wed, 08/12/2009 - 13:12 by Brian J. Stankiewicz

     

    The other day I was listening to the Johnny Cash song A Boy Named Sue. Listening to this song brought me back to the first time that I heard the song ... which was about 8 years ago (yes I know, I don't get out enough). After hearing the song I proclaimed to my wife that I heard the most wonderful song. I didn't know the name, but I told her the story line of the song. Who knew that years later I would hear the song again and extract four principles that I use to help guide my parenting.

  4. You Are What You Eat: Kids & Behavior Modification Diets

     
    By: 
    Sugandha Jain

    He was always the worst-behaved child in the room. It didn’t matter where he went. Or when. Three-year-old Cameron* simply couldn’t control himself — ever.

    “He was bouncing off the walls all the time,” recollects his mother, Susan*. “I loved him dearly but couldn’t bear to be around him because he was so obnoxious, in-your-face, he could never sit still, never stop moving, couldn’t control his impulses—he was always hitting, kicking, jumping or touching.”

    Desperate to figure out what was going on with her son, Susan stumbled onto an article about a little girl whose behavior seemed nearly identical to Cameron’s and who was “cured” through a special diet.

    About: 

    Sugandha Jain is an internationally published journalist and a part of the management team at Kids R Kids Child Development Center. She and her family live in Austin

  5. From the Editor

     
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    By: 
    Kim Pleticha

    I just found out that my daughter’s school isn’t making Adequate Yearly Progress as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act.
    This is somewhat of a shock, given that the school routinely ranks among the top in the state.
    Confused, and more than a little concerned, I started digging for information. What I found was, frankly, even more puzzling.
    It seems that, overall, the school’s students did just fine on the test—indeed, they scored roughly15% above the state average on all standards. So how in the world did they end-up sanctioned by the feds?

    About: 

    Kim Pleticha is the publisher and editor of Parent:Wise magazine.

  6. Parlez Vous Teen?

     
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    Michele Ranard

    I live with teenagers. Which means I speak a second language.

    The other morning at breakfast, the 15-year old mentioned sorrowfully he may have “tossed a fork.” Because I have grown so accustomed to feeling clueless for what my kids and their friends are talking about (“Dude, that song is way sicker with that stupid hotness yo!”), I assumed “tossed a fork” was new lingo for “blew chunks.”
     
    Turns out my son had literally thrown a piece of cutlery in the trash on accident.

    About: 

    Because Michele Ranard is paranoid, she still agonizes that ‘tossed a fork’ is secret code for…something. She is a professional counselor, tutor, and freelancer with a cheeky blog at www.cheekychicmama.blogspot.com.

  7. Oh to be Eight Again

     
    By: 
    Monica Wilcox

    Oh to be eight again…

    To march from room to room clapping my hands under each raised leg. 

    To go a weekend without brushing my hair.

    About: 

    Monica Wilcox is a mother and a freelance writer who is soaking up her second childhood! She and her family live in Austin and online at www.femmetales.com.

  8. Round Rock Principal Honored for Support of Arts

     
    By: 
    Kim Pleticha

    If you’re looking for artistic education in Round Rock, Chisholm Trail Middle School is the place to go. Now, the whole state knows it.

  9. Speaking of New York...McNeil Debate Team is On Its Way!

     
    By: 
    Kim Pleticha

    For the past few months, we’ve been keeping tabs on the McNeil High School Debate Team and their quest to beat all contenders in the Bickel & Brewer/New York University International Public Policy For

  10. Speaking of New York…McNeil Debate Team is On Its Way!

     
    By: 
    Kim Pleticha

    For the past few months, we’ve been keeping tabs on the McNeil High School Debate Team and their quest to beat all contenders in the Bickel & Brewer/New York University International Public Policy For

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