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Bonding with your Teen

From the terrible twos, to the tumultuous teens; it can be quite the journey.  More so, staying connected with with your kids while they’re on this journey can prove to be difficult at times.  Here are some tips to maintain …

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Fentanyl Addiction

There is a drug that is spreading across Manotick and other parts of Ottawa that is increasing in popularity among teens; it's called Fentanyl.  A synthetic opiate (it's

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Teen Ban on Getting a Tan

Winter may be here, but it seems as though every person I encounter, whether at the mall, or at the bank or just walking down the street, seems

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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

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Heroes in Homeroom

Teachers are usually viewed as heroes by many for their ability to make information from books come alive and inspire students to be the best people (academically and

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Yoga Credit

In high school physical education class is something that people either really gravitate to or hope it ends quickly.  Getting physical activity daily is important, but the idea

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The Teenage Identity Struggle

Being a teenager can be very difficult.  There are many pressures from different sources that have to be dealt with, and if not handled properly, problems can occur.

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Video Game Addiction

Growing up I remember spending many a night curled up with my virtual buddies Mario and Luigi in pursuit of Princess Peach.  It was pretty normal to play

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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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5 Tips to Stay Safe Online

In today's ever changing technological world, it's important to stay up to date in order to navigate through things the best way possible.  When it comes to internet

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Salt and Ice Challenge

What comes to mind when you hear the words 'salt' and 'ice'? If you're like the majority of people, nothing out of the ordinary. Especially since it's winter

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Always There: Kids Help Phone App

It's important for people, especially youth, to know that someone is always there for them. Parents will tell their children that they can tell them anything, but sometimes

DERBY, CT - From left, sisters Sara, 12, Jessica, 6, and Kaitlyn Gerckens, 10, of Derby, gather at the Derby Green Sunday night during a vigil to remember the lives lost during Friday’s shooting at Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary School. The event was organized by the communities of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton. Photo by Josalee Thrift

Silent Night: The Sandy Hook Tragedy

This is a time where we should all be preparing for the holidays and basking in the glow of colourful flashing lights that are draped over houses throughout

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Sports Supplements: What Parents Should Know

In the competitive realm of youth sports we tell our youth to be the best they can be. Sometimes, this puts added pressure on them to not only

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Snow Plow Parents, are you one?

These are “responsive” ways of fixing things, which happen after your child has already encountered a problem. But, there are also parents who try to prevent problems before