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No Winners in ‘Choking Game’

Rod Glazer — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:56:02 +0000

A game kids are playing, mostly well-behaved kids, is more dangerous than they think.

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Continue monitoring children's internet activity

Halley Miller — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:21:26 +0000

Children use technology to play video games, watch movies, listen to music and browse the Internet.

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Securing firearms helps keep our kids safe

Rod Glazer — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:22:03 +0000

Recent tragic events involving firearms have spurred debate over gun control. Those who support stricter gun control laws have provided research and statistics to support their agenda while on the other side of the debate, our Constitution clearly gives citizens the right to own firearms. As the debate continues, we can say without a doubt that our country is divided on this issue and no matter what our government decides to do, some people will not be satisfied.

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Teens engage in cutting, self-injury to relieve distress

Rod Glazer — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:14:17 +0000

Everybody experiences some form of stress in their life. Stress may be caused by trying to meet a work or school deadline, relationship issues or financial worries. Stress can feel different for different people; some may feel sad or anxious while others may feel anger or frustration. Some people will naturally feel higher levels of stress than others and may cope with stress in different ways.

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Monitor video games, amount of time kids spend playing them

Rod Glazer — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:55:10 +0000

Like most technology, video game technology has changed dramatically. Most parents can remember spending a rainy Saturday afternoon playing Pong or putting their quarters in games like Asteroids or Pac Man at the local video arcade. Today, kids are playing first-person shooter games like Call of Duty and Halo.

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Strangers aren’t the only ones who may want to hurt our kids

Rod Glazer — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:40:26 +0000

Local news stories have recently focused on the events in Delaware and Marion where a man has reportedly tried to lure children into his vehicle. The local media has done a wonderful job assisting law enforcement with providing important information and warnings to parents. Although the warnings are necessary, the message that sometimes comes across to children is that there is a “stranger danger” alert.

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Teaching kids the difference between ‘tattling’ and ‘telling’

Rod Glazer — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:25:26 +0000

Another school year has begun and parents are again faced with the emotional strain that a school year brings. Parents are dealing with their children being away at school for most of the day, and then homework and extracurricular activates fill the rest of the week. It is sometimes difficult for parents to spend much time with their kids. It is important to remember that quality time is more important than the quantity of time we spend with our kids

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Educate when talking to children about tragic events

Rod Glazer — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:18:20 +0000

Tragic events, like the recent Colorado movie theater shooting, can leave children scared and confused. Children will look to the adults in their lives for guidance and comfort. Children need to be reminded that most people are good and would never want to hurt them, but there are some who do want to hurt others. It is important to remember to educate children and not scare them when talking about tragic events. Some fear it is all right because a small amount of fear will remind children to be cautious without being paranoid.

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Newest predators stalking children: human traffickers

Rod Glazer — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:56:54 +0000

Predators are always a concern. We worry about the “creeper” hanging around the neighborhood park and our kids being stalked over the Internet. Now there is an even more frightening predator stalking our children: the human trafficker.

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New teen alcohol trend might be most dangerous

Rod Glazer — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:06:19 +0000

Teens have always found inventive ways of concealing the use of alcohol, from drinking mouth wash to soaking gummy bears in vodka. But the newest trend might be the most dangerous.

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Prescription drugs replacing marijuana as ‘gateway drug’

Rod Glazer — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:57:56 +0000

For decades the leading cause of accidental death for teens has been motor vehicle crashes, with firearms being the second leading cause. In 2004, accidental poisoning deaths took the second spot and according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, accidental poisoning could soon be the leading cause.

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Nothing sweet about ‘cinnamon challenge’

Rod Glazer — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:43:53 +0000

In the classic Christmas movie, “A Christmas Story,” you probably remember when Schwartz “triple-dog” dared Flick to put his tongue on the frozen flag pole in front of the school. The result: Flick’s tongue becomes stuck to the flag pole and Flick has to keep his tongue wrapped in a bandage for the rest of the day.

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Inhalant abuse is a serious problem

Rod Glazer — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:50:56 +0000

Inhalant abuse, commonly called “huffing,” is the purposeful inhalation of chemical vapors to obtain a high. Inhalant abusers will often use household chemicals to obtain their high. The inhalant problem came to public attention in the 1950s when news media began reporting on young people sniffing model airplane glue to get a cheap high. Since then, young people have discovered most any household chemical — from nail polish remover to air fresheners — can give them the euphoric effect they are seeking.

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Gun safety: Demonstrate, discuss safe habits with children

Rod Glazer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:41 +0000

The story of a 15-year-old old boy shot to death by police after he reportedly pointed a pellet gun at officers has been in the headlines ever since the tragic event occurred. Unfortunately, this is not the first time for such a story.

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Teens increasingly perceive drinking as unacceptable behavior

Rod Glazer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:42:02 +0000

The latest survey released by the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future shows teen alcohol consumption is at the lowest level since the study began in 1975. The survey revealed the number of teens who drink alcohol has decreased about 25 percent over the past 20 years with about 54 percent reporting they drank in 1991 and about 40 percent reporting they drank in 2011. Researchers contribute the decrease to the attitude society has toward under-age drinking.

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Teens will listen to parents more than anybody else

Rod Glazer — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:21:10 +0000

Teenage years are already difficult and teens are facing more pressures than they have in past years. Teens are being pressured by parents and society to act more like adults and make adult- like decisions. In today’s economy, some teens are being asked to be a surrogate parent to younger siblings while mom and dad take on extra work to make ends meet. Getting into college is more competitive and teens are feeling the pressures to make a decision about college at younger ages.

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Educate yourself and your children about marijuana risks

Rod Glazer — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:37:35 +0000

There are many reasons why teens choose to use marijuana. Some may see family members or friends using marijuana; others may feel pressured or are curious about the drug. Some younger children may become curious about marijuana when they see “Pothead Lollipops” and “Pothead Ring Pots” in convenience stores or online.

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Know the Signs of Bullying and Conflict

Rod Glazer — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:08:56 +0000

Kids go to school to learn and to socialize with friends and peers. Unfortunately, some kids refuse to go to school because they fear they will be bullied. Bullying recently has been blamed for some young people taking their own lives and because of these tragedies; the word “bullying” has taken a whole new meaning.

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Smart phone activity another area for parents to monitor

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:28:39 +0000

If your child does not already have a smart phone, chances are he or she will be asking for one. It is estimated there are more than 2.4 billion smart phones being used worldwide and the Apple iPhone and Motorola Android seem to be the most popular for teens. Smart phones have changed the way we consume information with the many applications or “apps,” as we know them, that can be downloaded onto the phone.

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Adults need to be supportive of youth who identify as LGBT

Andrew Tobias — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:40:59 +0000

Adolescence can be one of the most difficult periods of time in a youth's life. It can be even more difficult if he or she is experiencing an attraction to someone of the same gender. Even when a youth who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) has the support of his or her immediate family, the youth will certainly have to deal with the struggles of being accepted by society. A recent survey indicates youth who identify as LGBT are more likely to engage in risky behavior than those who identify as heterosexual.

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Keeping kids safe means watching what they eat

Rod Glazer — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:50:02 +0000

A new snack intended for adults to help them relax after a hectic day are nothing like what mom used to make. Lazy Cakes brownies contain melatonin, which occurs naturally in the body and is a top selling sleep aid; valerian root; and rose hips. It has been reported that people who have used synthetic marijuana, such as Spice or K2, say they get the same effects after eating Lazy Cakes, causing rumors that the brownies contain the same ingredients as synthetic marijuana.

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Parents Talking With Children Helps Keep Them Safe On Line

Rod Glazer — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:19:51 +0000

Each October, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security encourages communities to spotlight Internet Safety and to educate people on the dangers of the World Wide Web.

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