Sue Scheff: Pumping Up your Teen's Brain - Teens and Exercise

Researchers are finding that exercise can not only keep you fit, but make you smarter. A school in Illinois has developed a program that gets students moving and learning. Debbye Turner Bell reports.

CBS - Early Show - Jan. 31, 2009

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4764808n

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Sue Scheff: The Dangers of Teen Drinking

More than 10 percent of eighth graders, 22 percent of sophomores, and 26 percent of seniors report recent binge drinking (5+ drinks on the same occasion).

Statistics show that the majority of current teen drinkers got drunk in the previous month. That includes 54 percent of the high school sophomores who drink and 65 percent of the high school seniors who drink.

Visit - http://www.dontserveteens.gov/dangers.html for more valuable information.

Sue Scheff: Investment Guide for TEENS - 8 Steps to Having More Money than Your Parents Ever Dreamed Of

The witty writing and sound advice in this book helps teenagers see the big picture when it comes to their money and their future fortune. Chuck full of worksheets, information on credit card debt, and real world investment advice.

Are your teens ready for this? Especially at these difficult economic times - it is time to encourage our teens to better understand finances today and how it effects our/their future.

Type the title in the Amazon Box and learn more!

Sue Scheff: Parents Everywhere! Parenting Teens Today

Parents Everywhere is a great resource for parents! Suzette Boyette has developed a website offering Podcasts of great conversations with professionals, educators, authors, parents and more!

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Parents Everywhere’s mission is to educate parents to be more effective so they may raise healthy families. Parents Everywhere envisions a world with effective parents who have powerful loving connections with their children. Children grow and flourish in supportive and peaceful homes. They become not who we want them to be, but who they are meant to be.

Sue Scheff - Bullying, Teen Obesity and Grumble Bluff!

I just read the most lovely and educational book called Grumble Bluff by Karen Bessey Pease. This tale tells of two young girls in that difficult and awkward stage of tweens - one is overweight and one has a horrific and painful situation she is living with. Both are bullied and teased relentlessly. Even reading how some kids are so mean made me feel so sad and angry on the inside.

If you are a parent of a teen or tween - buy this book today - read it and have your child read it. You will feel warm inside at the end and then anxious for the second book. Kathy and Greta (characters) will become part of your family too - and what a great way to open lines of communication between you and your kids.

Sue Scheff - Crash Taxes? Safe Teen Driving News Letter 2009

The January Safe Teen Driving Newsletter January 2009 is here!

Here's Where You'll Find Answers:

How to Keep Your Teen DriverSafe, Secure & Protected

There's an epidemic in the US that's taking the lives of our youngsters. Driving fatalities are the number one cause of death among youngsters age 15 to 20. Driving crashes surpass suicide, homicide and all other causes. Over 300,000 teens are admitted to hospital ER's each year -- many with life-changing injuries. Among licensed drivers, young people have the highest fatal crash rate of any age group. What's more distressing, teens at age 16 are twice as likely to die in fatal car crashes as 18 to 19 year old teens. This is largely due to their youth and lack of experience behind the wheel.

We know your life is busy. We're here to give you the support, help, information and services you need to keep your youngster safe...in a quick, easy-to-use format.

Parents tell us they're concerned about issues like these... Read more:

http://www.safeteendrivingclub.org/jointheclub.php

Sue Scheff - D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education

D.A.R.E. - Drug Abuse Resistance Education has been known for many years and has helped been part of many schools in helping children learn the dangers of drug abuse. As a parent, take some time to review their newly updated information and website. It is important that parents and educators work together to help prevent drug use.

Source: D.A.R.E. Official Website

This year millions of school children around the world will benefit from D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the highly acclaimed program that gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.

D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles and has proven so successful that it is now being implemented in 75 percent of our nation’s school districts and in more than 43 countries around the world.

D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.

Sue Scheff: Don't Hit Send Just to Fit In by Danielle Tiano

Don t Hit Send Just to Fit In teaches kids and parents about just how easy it is to become a cyber bully, or to be bullied online. Studies say that almost all kids are affected by bullying, but today the bully has a new playground....computers, cell phones and social networking sites. Don t Hit Send Just to Fit In tells the story of a group of good kids who are affected by not only bullies but also by their own behavior as they become bullies themselves.

Through the help of positive adults and a magical keyboard, they learn better ways to be liked and to fit in. The Temptation Series tackles tough topics relating to tweens and technology such as Internet pornography, cell phone use and abuse, and cyber bullying. The series offers parents information and tools for raising their children to become more emotionally and socially healthy.

For more information and to purchase the book, type the title in the Amazon Box on the sidebar.

Sue Scheff: Raising Teens Together

Is your teen pushing your buttons?

Not sure how to handle it?

We're here to help you make the most of your relationship, stay ahead of the game and find common ground with your teenager. Shoulder to Shoulder is dedicated to making your job easier by connecting parents and caregivers and sharing the insights of those who have been there before. From written resources and a Blog for parents of teens to relevant research and parenting tips, we hope you find our resources useful as you navigate the teen years with your child.

Sue Scheff: Inauguration Day 2009 - A Day of Unity!

A time for CHANGE!!!!

Sue Scheff: Tangerine Times - Parenting Teens

Great new Parenting Website - The Sweet and Sour Life of Teens!

A refreshing look at all aspects of parenting teens!

Visit Tangerine Times today!

AnimalAgentz.com - New Parenting Website

How well does your child cope?

When children encounter a stressful situation, it’s often difficult for them to cope. Dr. Jones' Animal Agentz is a fun computer-based learning tool in which children interact with a family of bright and colourful animal characters who teach them important coping skills to help them manage stressful situations. New parenting skill for all issues.

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