Radical Parenting: Parenting Advice Written By Kids

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There is no better way to find out what’s going on with your teens, than to volunteer to be the driver for an outing.  Let them choose their radio station, and don’t talk, just listen.  Some of you Boomer Grandparents (like me) don’t live close to your teen grandchildren.  You may want to check out this blog, written by teens. The website: Radical Parenting consists of a blog, videos, books and programs. The blog section is where you’ll find their
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Make plans…keep your brain sharp

People who said they felt they had a sense of direction in their lives were significantly less likely to go on and develop the condition, the researchers found.

Stretching Reminders via your computer, prevent RSI

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be a common occurrence for computer users. I often worry about the effect texting will have on our kids and grandkids hands as they age.

Bicycles geared for comfort

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Consumer Reports listed the 3 best comfort and hybrid bikes, in their Sept. 2010 issue of Shop Smart magazine.

Cycling and Boomers. Great combination.

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custom designed bicycling trips for active seniors. What a treat that would be…all the fun of cycling in different areas of the world without the headache of planning every move.

Headphones for Babies to Teens Protect Ears from Loud Noises

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Getting children used to wearing noise reducing headphones, or earplugs at concerts, sporting events, and other potentially deafening environments needs to be common practice.

Race To Nowhere: Documentary for Parents and Grandparents

Director Vicki Abeles turns the personal political, igniting a national conversation in her new documentary about the pressures faced by American schoolchildren and their teachers in a system and culture obsessed with the illusion of achievement, competition and the pressure to perform.

Texting: What kind of example are you setting?

Adults are not so grown up when it comes to texting, and the kids ARE watching! The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project revealsthat adults and teenagers areequally likely to have texted while driving.