Social networks, the term has come to mean more than one thing in our society. And this particular study can really throw you for a loop if you focus on what most of us now think of when we say social networks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, any social media channel really. But this study, … [Read more...]
Talking To Your Son About Personal Grooming: A How To
There are those conversations that every parent eventually has to have with their kids that can sometimes feel cringe-worthy. The birds and the bees, personal hygiene… we know they are 100% necessary but that doesn’t mean we aren’t going to squirm through the whole thing. And let’s be realistic, if … [Read more...]
Halloween Costume Ideas For Teens & Tweens
Whether your kid still goes trick-or-treating or dressing up for the Halloween dance at school, these ideas will win costume contests, no doubt! Pretty Little Liars Whether your daughter wants to go as Spencer, Hanna, Aria or Emily, there are a few ways to interpret this idea, especially if … [Read more...]
Strict Parenting May Be Negatively Affecting Kids
Do you define yourself as a “Tiger Mom”? A new study says that you may be negatively affecting your child’s self-esteem and adjustment in the classroom. A survey of 589 middle and high school students in Hangzhou, China found that adolescents with parents who are controlling, punitive and less … [Read more...]
“Help A Friend In Need” Launches On World Suicide Prevention Day
This morning, Facebook Canada, along with Kids Help Phone introduced Help A Friend In Need, a new resource that provides tips to help youth ages 15 to 20 identify potential warning signs of suicide on online activity. According to Facebook, 7.5 percent of young people who have contacted Kids Help … [Read more...]
Summer Of Likes And Shares
It's summer and schedules are all over the place between friends and family. This means that we tend to stay connected through social media channels. Facebook is now a go-to for many of us to share pics, updates and everything in between. For my teenaged son, social media is most popular way him and … [Read more...]
Travel Fit For A Teen
As kids grow, their tastes evolve and they begin to develop interests beyond those of their younger years. I am always searching for travel options for teens and tweens. As kids grow, their tastes evolve and they begin to develop interests beyond the sandcastles, amusement parks and french fries of … [Read more...]
Weighing Love
According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre, more than 50% of teenager girls and 30% of teenage boys engage in unhealthy weight control behaviours as a result of distorted or negative self-image. Traditionally, teens have been bombarded with images from magazines, television but … [Read more...]
The Evolution of a Working Mom
So I am into my fourth week at work. Wow. Nearly a month under my belt and aside from getting lost in the parking lot and mixed signals causing my daughter to be forgotten The truth is, I was a reluctant entrepreneur. after school, we are adjusting amazingly well. I worked at home for over 8years … [Read more...]
The Selfie Deconstructed
This short 7-minute film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and encourages us to consider how social media has shaped our perception of beauty. It follows mothers and daughters who are asked to take selfies. And then discuss how they view themselves. What hit home for me? When a teenage … [Read more...]