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After-School Activities for Teens

After the school bell rings and teens are dismissed from school for the day, trouble lurks behind almost every corner. The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center notes that between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., teens are most at-risk for participating in juvenile crimes, engaging in teen sex, drug and alcohol use, and may even become victims of violence. With the decline of available after-school programs, it’s essential that parents find ways to keep their teens busy and safe, once the school day has ended.

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Fun Learning Activities & Games for Kids

You may think of studying as sitting at a desk with your book open, taking notes, but this isn’t the most effective way for most children to learn. Children can learn through playing games and having fun. Even the most basic games can help to teach skills that the child needs to learn, including gross and fine motor skills in addition to cognitive abilities and subject knowledge.

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Fun Board Games for Kids

From traditional board games that date back nearly a century to the newest ones featuring popular culture icons, board games continue to hold their own against their electronic competition. Gathering around the table and hovering over a game board with a group of friends or family members still holds appeal for most kids, particularly because there is such a wide variety available for various ages.

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Behavioral Problems in Children of Alcoholics

Three conditions must exist for a person to be an alcoholic, according to the American Psychiatric Association. They are physiological problems, such as hand tremors or blackouts, psychological problems, such as an obsession with drinking and behavioral problems that interfere with living a normal life. An alcoholic in the family can completely disrupt family life, causing harmful effects to children that can last a lifetime.

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Tools & Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe Online

Kids are growing up in a digital world–using the Internet at school, at home, and even on their phones and video game systems. While the Internet provides children with easy access to information they need to do school projects and entertainment options such as games, there’s also the potential for danger. Parents can use tips and tools designed to help keep kids safe online to protect their children while they’re browsing the Internet.