Sue Scheff: Kids who Hide their Illiteracy

Connect with Kids recently posted an article on illiteracy and kids today.  I have heard about kids that will struggle with reading, however as parents and educators today, we need to be aware if a child is not learning and avoiding reading – if so, why?  I know some kids are not into reading, as [...]

Sue Scheff: High School Diploma vs GED

Speaking with parents regularly, I hear this story frequently. Teenagers are dropping out of High School and getting a GED.  This has become more and more acceptable, however is it recommendable?  Personally, I believe there are some cases that it is the only way a person can finish school, but I think parents need to [...]

Sue Scheff: Bullying Victims

This week is STOMP OUT BULLYING  Week.
Source: Connect with Kids
“They just think that that’s a part of high school, like that’s just the process they go through.”
– Becky, 17 years old

A child is taunted in the hallway, a child is pushed in the bathroom, and another child is punched on the bus.  The latest numbers [...]

Sue Scheff: Teens and the Pressure to Be Thin

Source: Connect with Kids
Pressure to be Thin
“My friend thinks that people who are thin are smart and popular.”
– Hannah, 8 years old
What makes a 10-year-old girl happy?  Dolls?  Brightly colored dresses?  A new puppy?  According to a study of over 400,000 Canadian children, the answer is being thin.
“My friend thinks that people that are thin [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Sex Talk Online

One of the hottest topics right now with parents and teens is “sexting” – are you aware of what is going on in cyberspace with your kids?   Take the time to learn more about this and most importantly – talk to your kids about it.  Teen Sex Talk online is growing at a rapid pace [...]

Sue Scheff: Sleeping Pills and Teens

Source: Connect with Kids

“Part of it I think now is there is so much more pressure in the academic settings.  There are kids who are working tremendous numbers of hours each evening to get their schoolwork done.  I get a sense that many of them worry about how they are doing academically, and that tends [...]

Sue Scheff 2008 Parenting Websites and Books

Well, 2008 is finally behind us! Many would say it was not the best year economically, with stress of finances, the frustrations of getting our kids/teens to comprehend the serious of it all. Personally I am very excited about 2009 – especially this fall, my second book will be released and it is going to [...]

Sue Scheff (Parent Advocate) Teens and Sun Damage

As a resident of Florida, I am very aware of the damage the sun can cause people and especially teens that feel they are invinceable to skin cancer or any sun damage.  Here is a great article by Connect with Kids and a Tip Sheet for parents.
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“My mom bought me a whole bottle of sunscreen.  [...]

Parents Universal Resource Experts (Sue Scheff) Internet Gossip By Connect with Kids

“Sure enough, I had a parent come to my door and say, ‘Your daughter has been saying some rather nasty things about my daughter on this website.’”
– Patti Thrift, Mother

High school students have always spread gossip in the halls, on the walls and on the phone.  Now, it’s on the Internet, too.  On various message [...]

Parents Universal Resource Experts – Sue Scheff – Texting While Driving

By Connect with Kids www.connectwithkids.com
“I don’t even remember hitting the truck because I was looking down at my phone when I hit it.”
– Richard Tatum, 18

Three seconds. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that’s all the time it takes for a driver to take their eyes off the road and get into a [...]