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The Raced Based Data Conversation

It was the headline story from the 2012 Fall Edition of Crimesense Magazine; the collection of race based data by the police during traffic stops, and whether or not it’s a good idea.  Well, we’re quickly approaching the start date …

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Dangerous Teen Games Part 2

As promised, here is the second part of our Dangerous Teen Games post. Skywalking Originating in Russia, skywalking refers to an act where teens scale high

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Offer a supportive ear to a friend who needs you

Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re feeling sad or have something on our minds we need to discuss. By offering a supportive

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Teens and the Silent Treatment

On occasion you are unsure why your teen is responding with the silent treatment. As parents we have all experiences this silence. These instances can be quite confusing

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Help, I don’t like my child!

The ugly truth is as parents we don’t always like our children. If you feel this way it’s okay. Being a parent is challenging and often times emotional.

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Breaking Bad News

As a parent, your natural instinct is to protect your child from painful experiences. But when a tragic occurs at home, close to home, or out in the

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What to do when your feeling overwhelmed

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you having problems with a relationship, or a recent break-up? Too much fighting at home? Struggling with questions of sexual or gender identity?

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Is your teen college- bound?

Is your teen in the process of applying to colleges? The college application process is stressful and competitive; your teen may not wish to talk about the stress

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Is My Child Stressed?

It can sometimes be difficult to know if your child is experiencing overwhelming feelings of stress and what to do to help. Keep in mind that everybody has

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E-Parenting: Media and Advertising

Today’s children and youth are wired like no other generation before! They have never known a world without cell phones, internet access, texting and other social media. A

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Is online dating the best way to find the “One”?

Thanks to the rapid growth of online dating, would-be couples are now almost as likely to meet via email or a virtual "wink" as they are through friends

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The New Way for Kids to Be Rude

How do you restrict your child's texting habit and make sure they’re taking part in your family’s activities? And how do you keep them from using texting as

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Who’s The Boss?

Avoiding power struggles with your child can be difficult. Your child may sometimes think that they are the boss of you. Power struggles with children can show up

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Little White Lies

Does your child twist the truth? When your child lies to you, whether they does it by telling a half–truth or conveniently "forgetting" some key facts, it’s frustrating

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Putting The Freeze On Spam

Everyday, tens of millions of spam e-mails are sent to digital addresses in Canada. Are you tired of being promised that off-shore fortune or luxurious vacation? Well it