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01/14/2013
Stop Putting Off Your Procrastination Problem ...When we were in the era of responsibility, obligations were taken seriously. Very few people procrastinated because there were consequences for doing so. However, people today are hardly ever held accountable for anything, especially teens and young adults. More >>

Tags: AnxietyAttitudeCommitmentFearHealthInternet-MediaMental HealthParentingPersonal ResponsibilityPrideSocial IssuesStressTechnologyWork ethic
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01/14/2013
The Blurring of Need Versus Want Young people today are barraged with the message that material goods buy happiness now more than ever. Let's help them put things in perspective. More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaKidsParentingTechnologyTeens
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12/17/2012
Safe Holiday Tech Gadgets: Five Things Every Parent Should Do Because Santa's elves need help, you may have asked your children to create a holiday wish list, and if your kids are like mine, there's at least one technological gadget on their list this year. Whatever the gadget is, if it connects to the Internet, there are five things you need to do before giving it to your child. More >>

Tags: Christmas presentsFamilyHolidaysInternetInternet-MediaInternet/MediaiPhoneKidsParentingRaising kidsRelationshipsRelativesSocial MediaTechnology
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12/10/2012
Kids Need Concrete Tools to Combat Bullying Despite anti-bullying assemblies and measures, bullying seems to only be getting worse. However, expecting to stop bullying behavior is missing a larger point. More >>

Tags: BullyingEducationInternet-MediaKidsMental HealthParentingSchoolSuicideTechnologyTeens
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12/03/2012
Why Are We So Mean Online? People use the Internet as a place where they can spew their vitriol, show their muscle, and have momentary feelings of power and superiority. But why are people so nasty online in particular? More >>

Tags: AttitudeHealthInternet-MediaInternet/MediaPurposeTechnologyValues
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11/26/2012
What to Do When You Learn Your Child Has Cyberbullied When you first find out that your child has been involved in a cyberbullying incident as the perpetrator, your first responsibility as a parent is helping your child learn from their mistake. You will be successful at doing just that by holding your child accountable for their actions and making sure they understand the consequences of those actions... More >>

Tags: FamilyInternet-MediaInternet/MediaKidsParentingRaising kidsRelationshipsRelativesSocial MediaTechnology
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10/29/2012
Small Business Advice from The New York Business Expo Recently, I had the privilege of attending the 2012 New York Business Expo at the Javits Center in New York City... As I do when attending any trade show, I look for the 'little' exhibitors that are just getting off the ground. Here is some advice from people who have 'walked the walk' and are struggling to build a successful business in the icy crucible that is the Big Apple. More >>

Tags: BudgetCell phoneCliff EnnicoInternet-MediaStay-at-Home MomSucceedingInYourBusiness.comTechnologyWork from Home
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10/15/2012
Can You Not Live Without Your Cell Phone? I recently went to go see a movie (something I very rarely do), and I didn't bring my cell phone in with me. I then went to lunch, and again, left my phone in the car. For some reason, this freaked people out. More >>

Tags: Cell phoneFriendshipsHealthInternet-MediaInternet/MediaiPhonePersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityRelationshipsTechnology
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09/05/2012
Are We Becoming Robots? When I was a kid, there was a 'Twilight Zone' episode depicting a futuristic society with no jails. Instead, if people did bad things, they were put on another planet all by themselves. One of these inmates, who was very lonely, was pitied by one of his captors and was given a huge box... More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaSocial IssuesTechnologyValues
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06/06/2012
DIY Weather Station No need for any of the new technology. The simplest meteorologist you've ever seen. More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaRead On-AirTechnology
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