Thursday, May 10th, 2012
by Christine Mattheis
A Good Reason for Your Teen to Blog
Here’s some news that will actually have you encouraging your teen to log on: Blogging may help soothe stress and boost self-esteem, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Researchers say blogs are even more effective than written journals for kids because they...
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
by cassiekreitner
The long-running, award-winning (13 Primetime Emmys, including 7 in a row for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program) series The Amazing Race tops off its 20th season. The ground-breaking show sparked the craze for scavenger hunts, so get in on the fun by creating one yourself or signing up with a larger group.
Heading on...
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Thursday, April 5th, 2012
by Heather Eng
In the new documentary
Bully, director Lee Hirsch presents an intimate look at how profoundly bullying affects the lives of five children--including two who were driven to commit suicide--and their families. Here, Hirsch talks about making the film, his experience being bullied as a child...
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
by familycircle
Guest blogger Shawn Marie Edgington on the new documentary Bully.
There’s nothing more urgent in today’s schools than bullying, and there’s a must-see documentary premiering in select theaters on March 30th that powerfully speaks to the growing epidemic titled
Bully. Bully tells the gut-wrenching stories of several...
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Friday, March 2nd, 2012
by Paula Chin
Few things make us smile more than cuddly animals, which is the idea behind
Puppytime. Ritik Dholakia found that he often sent his girlfriend pictures of little doggies whenever she was feeling down, so he cocreated this app, which sends adorable shots to users’ smartphones up...
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