Networked Out: Are There Too Many Social Web Sites? Sites such at MySpace and Facebook have multiplied. But time for interacting is as scarce as ever. Published 12:00 am PST Sunday, January 20, 2008 Story appeared in SCENE section, Page L1 http://www.sacbee.com/107/story/643294.html You already...

A safer MySpace Top social networking site vows to protect kids better By Bobby Caina Calvan - bcalvan at sacbee.com Last Updated 5:52 am PST Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A1 http://www.sacbee.com/crime/story/634652.html Tim Japlit, now 15, opened an account...

http://www.teensurance.com/ts/ Teensurance™ provides a range of ways to keep teen drivers safer. It’s all about providing parents peace of mind while teens earn their freedom. The Teensurance Package includes: 24/7 Roadside Assistance Covers your teen in most vehicles in these cases: *...

To spank or not to spank That is the question many parents are debating as a legislator proposes to outlaw the practice By Alison apRoberts - Bee Staff Writer Published 12:00 am PST Saturday, February 10, 2007 Story appeared in SCENE section, Page K1 Spanking kids is as American as mom and apple...

8.30.2006 Advanced Techniques for Teaching Your Kids the Value of Money Post comments | Read comments Advanced Techniques for Teaching Your Kids the Value of Money Teaching your children the value of money is perhaps one of the most important life lessons you will bestow on them. Most parents...

Teens learn the costly facts about text messaging when their parents get the bill By Melissa Dahl -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Friday, January 6, 2006 Story appeared in Scene section, Page J1 Teenagers luv 2 txt, but a $500 phone bill won't exactly make their parents LOL. The first...

Tahoe judge orders underage drinkers to place an ad in hometown papers. By Barbara Barte Osborn -- Bee Correspondent Published 2:15 am PST Thursday, December 29, 2005 Story appeared in Metro section, Page B1 More than 65,000 revelers are expected to crowd into the South Lake Tahoe casino area...

Some advice for parents shopping for teens and vice versa By Christopher Caskey -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PST Saturday, December 10, 2005 Story appeared in Scene section, Page K1 It's time to shop for the impossible-to-buy-for. Moms and dads, you don't exactly make it easy for teens...

Manteca boy's death may be linked to 'choking game' fad By M.S. Enkoji -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Saturday, October 15, 2005 Story appeared in Metro section, Page B2 A 12-year-old Manteca boy who tied his karate belt around his neck and hanged himself to death in his bedroom might...

The pressure to be thin in Hollywood has been passed down to the new generation of young celebs — and their fans. A Teen People magazine survey shows teens across the country continue to measure themselves against the people they see in movies, on TV and in magazines. The body image survey takes...

http://www.kjsl.com/~lindav/activism.htm#The_Rod "THE ROD" CONNECTION "The Rod" is a 22" nylon whip made in Oklahoma expressly for beating children. It is extremely painful when used. It is made by a Christian fundamentalist couple, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bullock. They call

Did anyone see the 1.5 hour show "Disciplining Kids" on KVIE recently? I saw the episode on 3/14/05 at 11am. They talk about how to talk to kids w/o sparking an argument using phrases like "I know", and "Nice try". So what else did we learn from this? I wish they had summarized it at the...

Back-seat driver: Teen drivers at risk over summer season By Tony Bizjak -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Monday, May 16, 2005 The upcoming 100 days between Memorial and Labor day weekends are said to be the deadliest on the road. That goes especially for teenage drivers getting their...

September 6th, 2005 Internet Tips: Keep the Web Safe for All Ages Contributing Editor Scott Spanbauer You wouldn't allow your young children to watch "Sex in the City," would you? Then why give them unimpeded access to the Web, where much more salacious content is just a Google away?

Educators are starting to hear the ticking of sleepy teens' body clocks By Christopher Caskey -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Friday, September 9, 2005 Story appeared in Scene section, Page J1 Jennifer Stayner rolls out of bed every weekday morning at 6, downing a bowl of cereal and...

Should school times change to match teen body clocks? Published 2:15 am PDT Friday, September 9, 2005 Story appeared in Scene section, Page J8 You probably love to sleep in. How'd we know? It's a teenage thing. Studies have found that teens have a biological need to go to bed later and sleep...

Mixed messages wearing thin Magazines tell teenagers not to worry so much about their weight, but the pictures they publish say something else. By SHARON GINN, Times Staff Writer Published August 15, 2005 As girls head back to school this year, the good news is that there are fashions to fit...

Scars evolve when the dermis is damaged. The body naturally sends new collagen ingredients to mend the damage. The new fibers have a different texture and quality than the surrounding tissue, giving off the appearance of new, patchwork piece of skin. Most scars are flat and off color. Often when...

2 Great Preschool Polar Bear Activities Art Activity The first of the preschool polar bear activities is an art activity that will have preschool children create a polar bear picture of their own. This preschool polar bear activity is great for a rainy day or winter activity when it is simply too...

Dear Sir or Madam: I am a college student at the University of Northern Iowa, and I am very interested in bullying in the school systems and conducting research on the topic. I would appreciate it if you could provide your insights regarding the following research questions. Your responses will...