Easy Kids Crafts: Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft
Spring Crafts for Kids: Butterfly Craft
Here’s a fun kids craft for Spring that’s super easy. You probably have everything you need right at home too!
Talking to Your Teenager About Dating and Sexual Assault
How to Talk to Your Teenager About Dating and Sexual Assault
The greatest way a parent can help reduce the probability of a child being sexually assaulted on a date (you can’t 100% prevent it) is to teach your child about asking first, respecting boundaries, and letting him/her know you will ALWAYS be there if anything happens.
Understanding the Power Mean Girls Have Over Your Tween
Understanding Why Queen Bees are Able to Hold Court: The Reality of Tween Mean Girls
There is a lot of discussion out there about ‘mean girls.’ This focus is indeed warranted, as girls tend to be judged, and judge themselves based on their ability to engage in relationships. We use the term ‘relational aggression’ to describe the kind of connection forming that involves coercion or intimidation. Queen Bees are identified as the champions of this sport. Specifically, they are the girls who wield power over others. They are both respected and feared. With a simple comment or direction a queen bee can ensure that one of her disciples is either admired or shunned.
