TEENS
How to use your fear of loss for fun and profit
Many years ago, there was a teenager named Erin who, while shopping for Christmas presents, came across a black dress that she just had to have. Having spent all her money on presents for others thoug...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 1:06 PM
Dave Ramsey's Teen Programs
For the month of October I am participating in a 31 day event where bloggers post each day on different topics. I chose the topic of teaching kids about money and finances. Yesterday, I posted about...
Posted on 10/12/12 at 6:30 AM
Clothes Shopping with Teens: The Perfect Teachable Moment
I have two boys and for all the years of buying their clothes they were never into latest fashions or trends. I never realized how lucky I was at the time. Our dollars went towards car repairs versus...
Posted on 9/17/12 at 8:04 AM
Rap, Country, and Domestic Violence
I love music. I love listening to all types of music. As I mentioned in a previous blog post, our whole family loves listening to music. To the shock and surprise of many people, I may even dabble in...
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:00 AM
Two simple questions
Asking kids two simple questions about alcohol use can have considerable power in the medical setting to help reduce the rate of underage drinking. Of the many professionals who work with teens, clin...
Posted on 11/17/11 at 4:35 PM
Teens needed for safety contest
BISMARCK — North Dakota teenagers can win cash prizes for creating a 30-second traffic safety video or a billboard design.November 15, 2010
Teens found dead in Lakeland, Minn., park are identified
WOODBURY, Minn. -- Lake Elmo, Minn., school officials reached out to students Wednesday after news broke of the apparent suicides of two local ninth grade students.By Hank Long, Forum Communications Co. , October 13, 2010
Area’s teen alcohol use in decline
Alcohol use has declined slightly among young teens in the Fargo area, but binge drinking among those who do drink appears to be increasing, a Fargo School District expert says.By By Helmut Schmidt , Forum Communications Co. , September 06, 2010
N.D. teens engaging in risky behaviors
North Dakota teens are more likely than those nationwide to binge drink or drive under the influence of alcohol, but they’re less apt to abuse illegal or prescription drugs, a report released Friday suggests.By By Heidi Shaffer , Forum Communications Co. , June 05, 2010
Other views: ‘Sexting’ creates challenge for laws, leaders
Sexting is a serious topic that’s gaining national attention. A member of the Dakota Wesleyan University faculty is doing his part to raise awareness even more. Jesse Weins, a Dakota Wesleyan University assistant professor, says state laws are not keeping up with the realities of sexting, which is the act of sending sexually explicit texts, particularly photos or videos, via cell phones.By The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. , February 19, 2010
2 Minn. teens charged with poaching 7 deer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Two teens have been charged with poaching seven deer in northwestern Minnesota.February 04, 2010
Two teens appear in court in Minneapolis triple homicide
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge has set bail at $3 million each for two teenagers charged with first-degree murder in last week's killings of three men at a south Minneapolis market.January 15, 2010
Got ungrateful teens? You’re not alone
Is there an ungrateful teenager living in your house? Lisa Butler feels your pain. She started a Facebook group called UTIMH (Ungrateful Teenager In My House). “Here’s my Christmas list,” is how Butler describes the typical teenager’s response to the approach of the holidays.By By Beth J. Harpaz, The Associated Press , November 18, 2009
Five teens charged with burglary
A landowner suspicious of possible thefts from his rural property set up a digital video recorder that eventually led authorities right to five Rock County teens who have been charged with burglary and theft.By By Justine Wettschreck, Forum Communications Co. , November 05, 2009
Other views: Teen use of alcohol is a big problem
It’s easy to get lost in the sea of statistics, but the bottom line is this: Alcohol use among high school and college students in North Dakota remains a big problem. That’s what a recent survey shows and it’s not surprising. Underage drinking, binge drinking and driving while under the influence have long been problems in the state, something the survey shows is still happening.By Minot Daily News , October 21, 2009
Couple allegedly taught teens how to make bombs
A Prior Lake couple are charged with making explosives and aiding offenders for allegedly teaching their son and his friends how to make pipe bombs.October 16, 2009
Rollover injures four area teenagers
Four Jamestown area residents were injured in a rollover crash Wednesday morning, according to Dave Orr, Stutsman County sheriff.By Sun Staff , July 30, 2009
Surprising number of teens think they’ll die young
A surprising number of teenagers — nearly 15 percent — think they’re going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behavior, new research suggests.By By Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press , June 30, 2009
Pregnant teens may get private care
Legislation in the North Dakota House gives pregnant teenagers the right to get limited prenatal medical care without telling their parents. The House has rejected similar proposals in the past four years. On Monday House members voted 64-27 to approve the bill. It now goes to the state Senate for more work.April 07, 2009
Students learn dance steps, social skills and more at special class
February 21, 2009
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