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A Mother/Daughter Journal
I have a beautiful daughter Kelly who is 16 going on 35 LOL!
She is already very creative and has a mind of her own, but she is an Angel! She has helped me so much for I suffer with depression. Sometimes I feel guilty, because I can not do as much as I want with her when I am very depressed. She never complains though, but she helps me with her love and by making me a cup of tea etc.
Anyway, we decided to make a mother/daughter journal. We try each day to write a page in a book with our thoughts, happy or sad, things which are just part of my life and hers. We look forward to this, we add stickers, etc too! This is a special book that she can keep and it brings us closer as she ventures from being my little girl into a fine young woman. And I am sure when this books pages have been filled we will start another. Someday I hope she has a daughter or son and carries on this simple but loving idea.
Happy Holidays to All!!!
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By: Andrea(Added: 9-Dec-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Awareness of budgets
Often with teenagers that like the hottest item out there as in fashion, I will sit down with them budgeting their clothing out. I might find that $50 should buy a shoe but what they want might cost $100. A pair of jeans I might budget at $20 then and they might find a cheaper pair letting them add the savings to the shoe budget. I now have a bank manager for a son and he still credits having to make some decisions on his own for purchases as a teen for making him wiser as an adult. It is great practice and lets them feel in control without the hassle of hearing how everyone has it. If they want it they can get it but will have to make choices on what they are willing to give up to acheive that purchase.
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By: Terry McGovern(Added: 28-Jul-2006 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Before you can do anything
Are you having a hard time getting your teen to do his or her chores, homework ect... Ok here is a tip: make them do everything that HAS to be done first thing when they walk in the front door from school. NO TV, NO RADIO, NO READING, NO FRIENDS OVER, NOTHING AT ALL until they get everything they have to do done. This takes consistency from the parents to follow up with this and not give in. If you find out they are doing other things before chores ect.. put them on punishments no questions asked. They will quickly learn! You have to stick with it or they won't! let me know if it works
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closet space
Teens are almost always a hassle. And they're messy. Here's a way to organize their closet. First, you need to get everything out of their closet. Go through with them everything that you got out. Go to the store and buy some rubbermade totes and put sticky tabs on the front. Label each one and then put each one in the shelf of the teens' closet. It worked for me! I hope it works for you!
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By: Hannah(Added: 23-Feb-2005 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Finances
Children and teens must be taught how to handle finances. Some age appropriate chores or tasks should be required to teach and have family unity. Some chores, above what is required, can earn an allowance. Paid by the job or given points and paid once a week or as you see fit. It encourages and teaches a good work ethic and responsibility. In late Jr high or early Sr. high, it is recommended to help your child open a checking/savings account. ONLY with direct supervision should this be done. However it will teach the value of money, tithe, savings, and responsibility to debts. Give it a try! Also, give any college gifts directly to your childs account. No taxes will be charged and it can build interest.
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By: Cheryl W.(Added: 26-Jan-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Hair Treatments
For shiny hair - one time a week mix a teaspoon of baking soda with your shampoo, this strips away build-up in your hair.
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By: Stephanie(Added: 29-Mar-2002 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Just a note ...
Something that I've tried to keep up with my daughter since she was 8, is writing notes. I would write two or three sentences on a cute teddy bear stationary, or postcard, or buy a box of "just a note" cards. More than a couple of sentences and they don't write back. Stick them in the backpack, or in their room, or in the bathroom before they get up in the morning. Even if they don't write back, you can ask if they got your note and it's a good why to bring up something that you are concerned about or want to remind them that you appreciate how well they have done in school or thanks for taking out the trash without you having to tell them. My daughter is going to be 17 this year and it's not unusual for her that I ask a lot of questions and she still writes back. It's okay to ask. :)
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By: Norma Cardenas(Added: 4-Feb-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Period pains
My daughter has serious period pains and i dont know what to tell her to do. Ive tried telling her to curl up into a small ball and just sit there but it doesnt seem to be working. This has always worked for me in the past and i would advise anyone to try it out at least once in there life.
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By: Geogia Payne(Added: 12-Nov-2003 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Placemats
I laminate articles from newspapers and magazines that I would think my teenagers would be interested in, but might otherwise not read... I cut these into "placemat" sizes and use them as placemats for the month..
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By: Nancy Oliveri(Added: 25-Mar-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Serious Boyfriends
My daughter who is in 9th grade has a serious Senior boyfriend and I am worried that she will do something she will regret such as I did when I was only in 11th grade. Please, just sit down with your children everyday and discuss the choices they will make that can change their lives.
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By: Karen Wilson(Added: 1-May-2003 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Shopping for Clothes
I have two teen girls and of course everything has to be name brand clothes. The first places we always shop are Goodwill and consignment stores. You CAN find super deals there!!!!
Whatever they don't wear anymore goes back to the consignment store!!! They will pay you if they sell it!
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By: Heide(Added: 22-Apr-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Sweet Memories
Raising 6 teenage daughters has been a challenge to say the least. Most of all, though, I wanted them to feel close to me and to know that I understand what they are going through when it comes to all the problems they go through just to get through their teens. I found that just telling them was not enough, so one day I went through all my old pictures of myself when I was their ages. I made a scrapbook and showed each one, in a day especially put aside for them, what I looked like a million years ago. I also put a story behind each picture, like unreciprocated love to weighing far too much for my height. We giggled together but most of all we bonded as daughter and mother who was once a daughter, too. We have taken that scrapbook out more than once and now each one of them also has started their own book to show someday to their children.
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By: Laura Emerson(Added: 25-Apr-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Teenage Boyfriends and Girlfriends
Get to know the parents of any boyfriends or girlfriends, especially if you think that your child might be seriously involved. My son is interested in this one girl and one day rode his bicycle 20 miles roundtrip to her house. We just thought that he was going for a ride not knowing that the other mother worked and wouldn't be at home during the day. Well, come to find out the girlfriend was babysitting her younger brother. So nothing happened this time. Now both familes keep a closer eye on them and we both know when they will be off from school during the day. It makes it easier to keep them out of trouble.
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By: a. checkett(Added: 21-Dec-2000 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Win against peer pressure
We found this simple way to help kids against peer pressure. When their friends want to do something they don't but they don't want to look uncool, they call home and ask to do any question but say "CAN I" whenever can I is used the answer is no. If "MAY I" is used they are actually asking, Can I is there signal they need an out, so no matter what they are asking to do the answer is no and they are to come home asap.
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By: Kari Hinderliter(Added: 29-May-2002 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Zits
To shrink those zits just add a little dab of Preparation H but if zits are bigger add visine.
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