Sue Scheff: Teens that Shoplift and Steal

It doesn’t matter what your economic status is, it seems some teens from all financial backgrounds will try their “hand” at shoplifting. Why? Peer pressure? Is it cool? Part of the crowd?
What constitutes shoplifting? It doesn’t have to be only stealing, shoplifting can include changing price tags (which is harder to do now with the [...]

Sue Scheff: Last Minute College Application Tips

It is that time of year again when many High School teens seniors are applying to colleges.  Are you running behind?  Struggling to get through the application process?  Here are some last minute college application tips from Peterson’s Guide. 
Applications are highly evolved documents, based on numerous admission deans asking themselves if they’re asking you the right [...]

Sue Scheff: School Violence and Bully Must STOP

Last week in Florida is another tragedy involving teens and school violence. BULLYING is a major issue and needs to be taken seriously. The recent incident in Deerfield Beach of the young boy that was bullied and burned by his classmates is nothing short of despicable. It was only a month ago we were all brought [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Substance Abuse and Sibling Influence

Teen substance abuse is an issue many parents deal with, however are they aware of how it is effecting the other children in their family?  Is your at risk teen influencing their siblings?  Peer pressure, whether at home or at school, can lead to trouble and as a parent, we need to be aware of [...]

Sue Scheff: Parent Teacher Conferences – Questions to Ask

School Family is a fantastic website with a wealth of information. Here is a great list of questions you need to be ready for as parent teacher conferences are being scheduled.

FOR PARENTS TO ASK ABOUT THE SCHOOL

 
• How is the school working to keep students on track
and/or raise achievement?
• How can I stay aware of [...]

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: Parenting Cookbook – The BIG Book of Parenting Solutions

The BIG Book of Parenting Solutions is your recipe to parenting kids today.  This tremendous book is similar to a cookbook  of extra special, proven results for parenting!  This book is not only for today’s parent, it is a perfect baby shower gift, holiday gift, or simply to give to a parent today raising kids.  [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Entrepreneur Helping ADHD and Autistic Kids Through Love and Horses!

Danielle Herb (also known as The Horse Listener), 15, is a young social entrepreneur on a mission to improve the lives of 1,000,000 ADD/ADHD and Autistic children. The first item on her agenda is to raise $50,000 by Oct 1, 2009 to secure a world class training facility in Ocala, FL where she will be able [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Suicide Prevention Month

As you have probably heard before, talking to your teen about suicide is one of the most important things you can do in helping to prevent a suicide attempt. Many times parents are unsure of what to say and instead say nothing. Here are some suggestions of how you can open the channels of communication [...]