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H.R. 3126: The Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2011

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On October 6, 2011, two senior Democratic lawmakers from the House and the Senate reintroduced legislation to stop abuse in teen residential programs. U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the Senior Democrat on the Education and the Workforce Committee and U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, reintroduced H.R. 3126,

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Dealing with Teenage Defiance, Love is Your Only Weapon

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Love was all I had! Although I think “dealing with” is a little misleading, I have been hanging off the end of the rope while my wild teenage daughter bucks defiantly around her world, striking biting and kicking anything within reach. We are only just starting to reach a point where we are able to

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America’s Best and Biggest Events for Kids This Fall

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America's Best and Biggest Events for Kids This Fall

Though the kids may be going back to school that does not mean that the fun should end. The fall and winter seasons have events and festivals galore to make sure that your child is never bored of school or misses the summer months. Here is a look at America’s biggest and best events for

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Weight Loss Tips and Tricks for Teens

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Weight Loss Tips and Tricks for Teens

Being an overweight teenager can be a horrible experience. Those that have been there will tell you that being overweight affected their self-esteem, ability to get dates, and popularity – all three of which are highly important to most teenagers. Some teenagers also suffer the additional trauma of being teased about their weight. If you

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Issues That Make Substance Abuse Among the Youth More Problematic

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Substance abuse is a serious problem in the community. Whether people are experimenting with drugs or alcohol, their lives are adversely affected by these substances. Unfortunately, many young people are also involved in such issues. What makes these problems even worse amongst this younger population? Many People Involved At a young age, people are generally

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Causes and Effects of Youth Cocaine Abuse

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Thinking of the term “youth cocaine abuse” is enough to thoroughly upset any parent. Cocaine is a serious drug, and the effects of such abuse can really be devastating for the entire family. What are some of the causes and effects when it comes to this powerful drug? Peer Pressure In so many cases where

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Energy Drink Addiction

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Energy drinks are becoming more popular in the market. Unfortunately, many people do not know how its consumption affects their body. Most energy drinks contain the addictive drug known as caffeine. Companies like using caffeine because it entices the consumers to buy more after taking the first bottle. The more one buys these drinks, the

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The Downside of Raising Overachiever Children

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Every parent wants their children to do their best in school. However, there are quite a few downsides that come along with raising overachievers. Below are some of the disadvantages that come along with raising overachievers. Overachieving Children May Be Ostracized By Their Peers Children who do very well inside and outside the classroom may

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