Macy’s recently announced its aggressive ‘back-to-school’ efforts which hopes to position the retailer as the shopping destination for tweens, teens and college goers, for the new school year. The robust initiatives include the launch of ‘Material Girl’ by Madonna and her daughter Loudres, a teen plus size fashion brand, exclusive ‘Glee’ – branded product, a… [Continue Reading]
Are Plus Size Girls More Likely To Have Sex Early & Unprotected?
July 4, 2010 By 5 Comments
Last month, medical researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina presented their findings of a new study on the relationship between weight and sexual behavior among teen girls. They found that teen girls who are considered overweight or obese are more likely than thinner teen girls to start having sex at a young age,… [Continue Reading]
Test Your Teens Driving Skills
May 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My 13-year-old triplets are fond of reminding me that in about three years they will be driving. At times like these, I think perhaps electronic defibrillators should be standard issue with children – especially multiples. My daughters started doing this to me about five years ago. I remember the first time very clearly because… [Continue Reading]
Graduation Time : Party Tips for 2010 School Year
April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Graduation time! From April to June graduates and their families celebrate completing this stage of their lives by throwing a party in the grads honor. Whether you’re having the party at home or at a fancy hall, they can be costly. To ensure hosts throw the ultimate ‘grad bash’ this spring, Party City shares the… [Continue Reading]
Spring Break Activities That Will Get Kids Out Of The House
April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When searching for enjoyable activities to do during your spring break, the possibilities might seem limited if you are not able to travel out of town. Even if your family is not able to take a weeklong vacation this year, there are still quite a few adventures you can have around your city. Sleepover PJ… [Continue Reading]
Money Matters To Teens So Talk About It
March 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
To commemorate Financial Literacy Month, it might be wise to pay a little more attention to the importance of financial literacy – especially with teens. To help you initiate dialogue with teens about finances, the Illinois CPA Society shares tips on how you can breach the subject: Communicate – It’s not easy to get your… [Continue Reading]
Pretty Girl Project Encourages Parents to Keep Girls Busy
March 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With the use of of computers, video games and so many other distractions on the rise, participating in after school activities are a thing of the past. Keeping your daughters engaged is becoming increasingly difficult as the economy continues to decline and programs for children continue to dissolve each year. Just because institutions and recreation… [Continue Reading]
Go To Your Room! Takes On A New Meaning
January 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
How many times have you either heard parents say or said yourself, “They just grow up too fast.” Many parents feel the pangs of seeing their kids grow from babies to adults in what seems like record time. While many parents may have trouble letting go, Michelle Rohrer-Lauer from Michelle’s Interiors Design Group has design… [Continue Reading]
“Secrets Girls Keep” Is A Must Read for Daughters & Parents
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s no secret that teen girls have secrets. Most teen girls struggle with some feelings of low confidence, rejection and depression and many will look to unsafe sex, drugs and alcohol for comfort. What’s a parent to do? Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., is a teen expert and founder of www.GirlsWithDreams.com – a meeting place where… [Continue Reading]
Becoming A Woman
November 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By: Julia Kyong Allen Sitting on the dusty floor in my high school’s cafeteria one day, after a vigorous and extremely difficult practice of round two of our competitive cheerleading routine; the one that involved me holding up a girl that weighed more than I did and throwing her up over and over again in… [Continue Reading]
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