24
May
Parents these days don’t like kids to have low confidence, lack of loyalty, or disrespect for their elders. Some cartoons foster bad attitudes and disrespect, but the Japanese anime called “Naruto” created by Masashi Kishimoto is a great way to build you child’s confidence! Giving the gift of morals and values in cartoon form is [...]
13
May
I have an 8th grade daughter. That grade is the upper classmen of the middle school. My daughter loves “ruling the school”, but I have a problem with the freedom the kids are given as far as dress code and that sort of thing. I’ve seen girls walking after school with skirts that are way [...]
07
May
Braces are a popular treatment among tweens and teens to correct bite abnormalities. Orthodontics are expensive and require a several year commitment. Unfortunately, children don’t like them and sometimes don’t comply with treatment plans.
Elastics are often used to realign the teeth. Kids tend to forget to wear or replace them. Keep elastics in a noticeable [...]
03
May
Going from Middle school/Junior High to High school is a scary transition. Every 8th grader has heard horror stories about seniors stuffing freshmen in lockers and work loads keep teens up until midnight doing homework. No matter how brave your child is on the outside, they are apprehensive on the inside.
Help your teen through this [...]