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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

Motherhood Moments

They certainly are—indeed, Magee’s own son tragically died of an accidental drug overdose in 2013—and they need just as much parental attention, empathy, and understanding as girls do. Educate yourself.) Hold regular conversations to normalize how teens are feeling. Magee offers a few tips: First, get the lay of the land.

Parenting 100
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Celebrating the Achievements and History of Asian Americans

Shereen Travels Cheap

If you're looking for some new ones to broaden your horizons, check these out: They Call Us Bruce - Hosts Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present They Call Us Bruce, an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America. Check out LA's Thai Night Market.

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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

In his book, Magee builds a compelling case that smartphones and their associated apps “have more to do with the mental health and substance misuse epidemic than most parents and educators can conceive.” Force hard conversations on tough subjects like substance misuse. Don’t think, My children would never do that!

Parenting 100
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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

William Bennett, who was education secretary under President Reagan debated the topic on CNBC saying: “It used to be almost automatic that the advice would be, ‘Go to college.’ Here is what they listed as requiring an associates degree (which may mean more than 2 years of education according to the article).

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ChildUp Early Learning Game Cards Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

I’m Nicole’s blog assistant Lynn and I live in North Carolina with my husband and 3 year old son, Deven. These cards are such a great way to spend time with your kids while teaching them about math and animals, and expanding their vocabulary and conversation skills! Where to Buy: Online at Childup.com or Amazon.

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Healthy Habits: The Mayo Lab Podcast with David Magee

Motherhood Moments

Parents and educators are beyond overwhelmed. This weekly program—which kicked off February 28—will serve as a single source of research-based guidance for parents, educators, and students. There are so many voices coming from so many perspectives that parents and educators can’t process the message. So are deaths by suicide. (In

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Sea Life Arizona: Grand Opening of Claws Exhibit

Saving Cents With Sense

If you haven’t been to Sea Life AZ yet, you’ll want to check it out – especially as temperatures are getting hotter and you are looking for something fun (and educational) for the kids. Don’t forget to connect on the Saving Cents with Sense Facebook page for more deals and fun conversation! Have you been to Sea Life Arizona?

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