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Sexual Harassment: Widespread Problem in Middle, High Schools

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Think back to middle and high school. (Some of us have to think harder than others.) Did a boy ever snap your bra in the hallway? Did anyone ever call you a "slut" or a "whore"? Were you ever labeled a lesbian for playing basketball or having lots of male friends? Did anyone ever send you graphic pictures via email or spread rumors about you online? If so, you are sadly not alone.   Read more >

How To Handle A Queen Bee Mom (Without A Fist Fight)

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A couple of months ago, I signed my kids up for gymnastics. They love it, but I’m about to beat the crap out of this Alpha mom whose kid has been on the team for years. We had this little incident, and now she keeps giving me the stinkeye as well as pointing to my kid and making comments. (My kid is very talented and will probably make the team.) I’m there twice a week and it’s getting harder and harder not to snatch her up. Please give me some perspective on what to do.  Read more >

'Teens Turning Green' Project Challenge

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Every parent to a high school student knows that a certain amount of volunteer hours is a requirement for graduation. Here’s a great way to get in some of those hours: Teens Turning Green has an initiative in October called the Project Green Challenge.  Read more >

My Daughter Reunited Me With My High-School Frenemy!

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My 3-year-old has a best friend at school and was SO excited when her friend’s parents invited the whole class over for a BBQ. We arrived and I soon found out that her best friend’s mother was my biggest enemy in high school. You know, the petty gal that never got over the fact that I took her spot on the cheer squad, the gal that hated that guys liked me better than her, the girl that spread nasty rumors just because… I know, let bygones be bygones, grow up, etc. But come on—can’t I encourage my 3-year-old to pick a new friend?  Read more >