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Teens & Tweens (12-18)

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Good Apples vs. Bad Apples

Good Apples vs. Bad Apples

There’s nothing like sitting down to read a good book…and there’s nothing quite like sitting down to read an un-good book.

Web Exclusives 2013
The Selfie

The Selfie

Ah the Selfie. The classic teen cell phone picture. A symbol of self-centeredness and arrogance. The—Oh, good grief, I can’t even joke about that for long. True, the Selfie can be those things, but it doesn’t have to be.

Web Exclusives 2013
Glorious Performing Arts

Glorious Performing Arts

Have you ever wanted to take a dance class, but were not able to, because the studio had some outfits and/or dance moves that you felt were inappropriate? Perhaps you should visit Glorious Performing Arts, a new studio just now opening in Grain Valley, MO.

Web Exclusives 2013
Pursuing Popularity

Pursuing Popularity

Popularity in school is often viewed as a ticket to victory. After all, being the "it" girl or guy in school translates to success and likeability later in life, right?

May 2013
Summer Fun for Teens in KC

Summer Fun for Teens in KC

Are you searching for something fresh and exciting to do this coming summer? Look no further! Below are some family-friendly attractions to be found in Kansas City.

Summer 2013
Decisions, Decisions: Six Tips to Nurture a Confident Decision Maker

Decisions, Decisions: Six Tips to Nurture a Confident Decision Maker

What do you do if just two choices create an agonizing struggle for your child as he painstakingly worries over seemingly simple decisions?

February 2013
Say It Better

Say It Better

Ask just about any parent: talking to their preteen or teenager is a dangerous minefield. One wrong word can set off an explosion. Learning to talk to your teenager is important to keeping peace at home and staying connected in your child’s life.

February 2013
First Week of College

First Week of College

Well, I've survived my first finals week in college. I happen to think it's a pretty major accomplishment, which warrants a good deal of laziness for the next month or so, but certain higher powers happen to disagree.

Web Exclusives 2012
Zoo Scavenger Hunt

Zoo Scavenger Hunt

Are you going to the zoo this summer? Try this neat scavenger hunt. When you go to the zoo, look at the animals to see if you can find out what character quality they show the best and why. Below are just a few. Happy hunting!

Web Exclusives 2012
 A Couple Ways To Beat Summer Boredom

A Couple Ways To Beat Summer Boredom

There are near limitless things to keep juveniles, like myself, busy; if you're creative enough to find them that is. I'm a pretty creative guy and thanks to my brainstorming for this blog, I've come up with a somewhat comprehensive, somewhat thought-out list of things that will definitely help you to beat summer boredom. And by, 'definitely', I mean, 'hopefully'.

Web Exclusives 2012

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