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"Establish a routine and write it down. Set a time to get up, a time to have breakfast, a chore to be completed. Perhaps some reading before television or letter writing to pen pals or grandparents can be added."Also, spend some time discussing the appropriate ways to handle certain situations, such as a stranger coming to the door, or an emergency in the home. Set a daily "call time" when then your teen is expected to call you and check in.
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"Experts suggest teens spend an hour a day engaged in physical activity, and when you compare that with the 6 hours per day that the average teen spends in front of screens, it really isn't that significant."You can help your teen stay active by encouraging his interests, whether it's team sports or skateboarding. You can also set a good example by staying active yourself. In addition, try assigning "active" chores like lawn mowing or car washing. Source: San Marcos Daily Record
Labels: activities, exercise, summer
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"One spot we like is the Rock Creek Park Nature Center (at the North end on the D.C. map) located just off Military Road, NW. The park, with hiking trails, creeks and scenic views, has rangers on horseback, which delight kids. The Nature Center has a separate Discovery Room, with an array of items for youngsters to handle, a planetarium, and even stables nearby for horseback riders."If you have kids of varying ages, consider sending one adult with each child to age-appropriate attractions. There's also a huge underground cafeteria between the East and West wings of the National Gallery - a great place to cool off and grab some ice cream. Source: Fodor's
Labels: independence, summer, vacation
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"It's important for parents to create an atmosphere of open communication with their teens, especially during the summer months when teens have more free time. ... Along with setting firm rules and guidelines, parents can teach teens critical decision-making skills to help them make responsible choices - including not drinking when underage."Parents have far more influence than they realize. According to the 2007 GfK Roper Youth Report, 69 percent of teenagers say their parents are the top influencers on their decisions regarding drugs and alcohol. Source: Albion (Indiana) New Era
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"...make clear to them that doing nothing all summer is not an option... Most parents don't realize that just taking a firm stand has a strong influence on their teenager. And most teenagers don't actually dislike the idea of getting a job."Teens want to have that extra spending money, and most are much more responsible than we give them credit for being. Spend time helping your teen find work. Don't do everything for him; he needs to make an effort on his own. But many teens don’t know where to start and will need some guidance. Read more at TheGlobeandMail.com.
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