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Teachers to Students: Let's Not Be Facebook Friends

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Oct 5th 2010

Maybe teachers should keep their relationships with kids offline. Credit: The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld/AP
Let's face it, there's a certain creep ...Sorry, kids, schools don't want you to friend, poke or comment on your teachers' Facebook pages.
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Top 10 Most Beautiful College Campuses

by the editors at Netscape, Posted Oct 5th 2010

Oxford University is no. 2 on the list. Credit: Corbis
Hey, parents -- as your high schoolers start sending in their college applications, it's ...If your kid picks one of these gorgeous colleges, you can be assured that he'll be exposed to lovely landscapes and striking architecture as he stumbles to his 8 a.m. classes.
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Are Tweens Really Ready to Babysit?

by Honey Berk, Posted Oct 5th 2010

Even if they have training, are tweens really ready to watch your baby? Credit: Getty Images
Thrilled that your neighbor's kid is finally old ...Hiring a tween to babysit your child? She may be too busy watching Nick Teen to do a good job.
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Worried About Your Child's School-Related Anxieties? Here's How to Help

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Oct 1st 2010

Take your child's concerns seriously. Credit: Getty Images
Most parents anticipate a certain level of back-to-school jitters for our kids, and ...By knowing what to expect, parents can help their children deal with worries they might not understand themselves.
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Ellen DeGeneres Speaks Out Against Bullying

by Susan Avery, Posted Oct 1st 2010

Ellen DeGeneres knows from whence she speaks. Listen to her. And if you want more help on how to deal with bullies, contact the Trevor Project, ...Ellen DeGeneres knows from whence she speaks. Listen to her. And if you want more help on how to deal with bullies, contact the Trevor Project, the Pacer Center: National Center for Bullying Prevention and Matthew's Place.
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Daughters Say Dads Should Do More to Prepare Them for Sex and Dating

by Honey Berk, Posted Sep 29th 2010

Dads, do you want your daughters to feel prepared for relationships? Then talk to them. Credit: Getty Images
Well, dads, it looks like you no ...Trying to get out of "the talk" with your daughter? A new study reports that a vast majority of young women feel their dads could have done better in helping to prepare them for sexuality and dating.
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My Son Is Awful to His Younger Sister. What Can I Do?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Sep 27th 2010

Dear AdviceMama, My 13-year-old son responds negatively to his 10-year-old sister. Since he was little, he has criticized her, ...Imagine how you'd feel if your husband brought home a new wife and tried to convince you that he still loved you the same, and that he was sure that this new woman would add to the happiness of your family.
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Justin Bieber Guests on CSI: America's Young Girls Scream (But Maybe Not in a Good Way)

by Christopher Healy, Posted Sep 24th 2010

Teen idol Justin Bieber gets scary in a whole new way. Illustration: Christopher Healy
America's most popular show about collecting bodily fluid ...No, you weren't having a nightmare, you really did see Justin Bieber on CSI last night. Trying to up your ratings via 9-year-olds, CSI?
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