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How to Be a Good Mom

By JMKIT

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I've heard motherhood is not for the faint of heart. Motherhood is long and enduring, but it also brings you the greatest joys of your life. Have good relationships with your child(ren) as they grow and develop. Be there no matter what and be ... more »

How to Bond With a Teenage Daughter

By Judy Ford

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I often felt neglected because my 14-year-old Manda would rather bond with friends than with me. When nagging and pleading didn’t work, in desperation I tried a more creative approach: I thought of things we might do together that would be fun. ... more »

How to Dress Punk at a Catholic School

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Catholic schools are usually pretty strict when it comes to how you look. The plaid skirts and navy blue slacks with the usual white button down shirts can get very boring for many kids. Dressing punk at your Catholic school is one way to have ... more »

How to Get Your Girlfriend to Play Video Games with You

By messytanka

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The video game audience clearly swings more toward the male side, but it isn't impossible to get girls to play along. When I was a kid, I used to play Super Mario Bros. on his Nintendo 64. I loved it. But as my brother and I grew apart, I really ... more »

How to Keep Your Child Safe When Using the Internet

By favefive

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The use of the Internet is something that is hardly avoidable. Nowadays, the Internet is a great source for school projects and researches. The Internet has been substituting the use of libraries, especially to those who live in places where ... more »

How to Look Like a Rebel

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Rebels are people who don't conform to the ways of others. Rebels, a primarily male term, stand out because there's something unique about them and they play up their differences. Since the term "rebel" to refer to individuals against society was ... more »

How to Purchase a Cell Phone for your Tween

By AHermitt

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Your tween has asked you for a cell phone, and you are considering getting them one. You need to be aware that this may cause issues for you, as you have to pay the bill. It may cause problems for your tween because they cannot moderate their ... more »

How to Sag Your Pants

By eHow Parenting Editor

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When it comes to being cool, there are always trends that the popular kids follow. For better or worse, wearing your pants so that they sag is all the rage. But if you don't follow a few tricks of the trade, your pants will end up on the ground ... more »

How to Stop School Violence

By spacegrrrl2012

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Rampant school violence is a problem for parents and educators alike. These problems can strike anywhere, anytime. When parents and teachers know how to stop school violence, they can help to make a safer environment for the students... more »

How to Accept How a Teen Dresses

By eHow Parenting Editor

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It's inevitable that one day your teen will put on an outfit that you will find either shocking, in poor taste or just downright strange. While your parental instinct may compel you to intervene, it's important to respect and accept the way your ... more »

How to Buy Hannah Montana tickets at face value.

By osufan0317

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So you missed out on yet another Hannah Montana Presale. Not to fear. There is still a decent chance to buy Hannah Montana tickets at face value... more »

How to Do Punk Makeup

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Punk-chic is no longer a contradiction in terms. Rather, the use of stylish and trendy makeup is a great way to achieve a cute punk look that's also got a hard edge. Punk just looks spontaneous; there's a method to this makeup madness... more »

How to Get Mom to Stop Telling Me to Pull up My Pants

By shallwe

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So you want to sag. Cool. One problem--your mom keeps bugging you to pull up your pants. How do you stop her from constantly nagging you? Read on to find out how... more »

How to Help Teens Maintain a Positive Body Image

By Judy Ford

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Peer pressures, media images, parental values and comments all add to the mix that affects teens’ body image. Boys look at muscular sports heroes and fall short in comparison. Girls flipping through the pages of magazines size themselves up ... more »

How to Write a Book for Your Preteen

By Jane Smith

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If you are thinking about write a book for your preteen, close your door on the world, guzzle some coffee, and snap to it. You could be the next Holly Black!.. more »

How to Help Teens Manage Stress

By TerriR

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Stress is an everyday part of the teen life. Teens are facing pressure from peers, school, activities, society and work, just to name a few. Parents can be very effective in setting expectations and limits for their teens. Read on to learn how... more »

How to Know if One is a True Goth

By eHow Parenting Editor

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The rising popularity of black clothing makes it hard to sort out true Goths from the Goth posers. Recognize the characteristics of a true Goth to keep from committing the social faux pas of calling a poser the real thing... more »

How to Protect Your Daughter From the Influence of Skinny Celebrities

By cfshives

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Today's young female celebrities are wealthy, popular and influential. And, in most cases, they're super skinny, too. Being very thin is a hot trend among young Hollywood celebrities. Unfortunately, this super skinny look can be dangerous to ... more »

How to Find Out if a Video Game is Appropriate for Your Children.

By Tashdango

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Many parents still view video games as a harmless distraction for their children. This can be true; there are many games that are designed specifically for younger audiences. But over the last two decades the video game industry has grown ... more »

How to Finish Original Super Mario Brothers in the Shortest Time

By eHow Parenting Editor

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The original Super Mario Brothers remains a classic video game and has been rereleased on numerous Nintendo game systems. The mission to rescue Princess Toadstool from King Koopa takes you through eight worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom. But you ... more »

How to Look Like a Punk Perfect Preteen Girl

By eHow Parenting Editor

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With the rise of stars such as Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stephani and Kelly Osbourne it is no surprise that their fashionable punk style is rubbing off on girls across America. If you are looking to get that perfect bad-girl punk look, look no further. ... more »

How to Monitor a Teen's Blog

By eHow Parenting Editor

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While writing a blog, or an Internet diary, may be a valid form of artistic expression for many teens, a large percentage of parents are concerned about the possibility of sexual predators, or other undesirable attention. By monitoring your ... more »

How to Talk to Your Tween About Objectionable Music

By AHermitt

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Many parents think of the music that tween listen to as just noise when in fact it can be damaging in many ways. If parents were to stop and listen to lyrics, they may (and many do) object to a good portion of the music your teens are listening ... more »

How to Understand Your Child's Tattoos and Body Piercings

By Sendblock

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As children move into the later teen years, they seek out ways to differentiate themselves from their parents. While some parents may regard tattooing and piercing as self mutilation, young people see it as a sign of their individuality and ... more »

How to Monitor a Teen's Facebook Page

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Facebook began as a college-only website where students could talk to each other about classes and issues. Users could only have profiles associated with their college, using their school email address to log in and browse their own network of ... more »

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