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Why do kids smoke? Hear their answers firsthand!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Holly Bowne Nov 16, 2010.

Smoking & Age-Progression Software?

Started Sep 17, 2010

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Smoking Can Age You!Check out this free age-progression software to show your child how smoking can prematurely age you! Here is the link! …Continue

Started Sep 10, 2010

Take the challenge - trading criticism for compliments!

True friends want each other to succeed. In fact, they help each other succeed. Friends encourage friends to be their best, make good choices and focus on their strengths rather than their…Continue

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My Child's Role Model Was Smoking

Dr. Popkin's Blog - 12/2010 “My child and I ran into a favorite teacher recently. It was outside a restaurant and the teacher was smoking. It made me wonder if my child, who looks up to this teacher, would think smoking is OK.” The CDC recently issued a report with an assessment on smoking rates in the U.S. The report stated that 20 percent of the U.S. population, 18 and older, continues to smoke. Although progress had been made in reducing smoking rates in past decades, this percentage (one in…See More

Dec 24, 2010

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The Holidays - a Time to Reconnect and Reflect

Dr. Popkin's Blog - 12/15/2010 It’s the holidays. I imagine that small sentence evokes one of two feelings. Either it’s a happy, excited feeling in which you are anxiously awaiting all the festivities. Or, it’s a stressed-out, wit’s end kind of feeling, in which you may even be dreading certain situations...or perhaps too much of a good thing. Regardless of what mood the holidays put you in, they provide you with an opportunity to reconnect. . .with your kids, with your extended family, with…See More

Dec 17, 2010

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Can Sports Keep Kids from Smoking?

From Dr. Popkin's Blog Posted: on 10/20/2010)I am wondering how important sports are in keeping your kids from smoking. Should I require that my child participate in at least one sport during the year in order to keep her from smoking?As you might imagine, no one activity is certain to keep your kids from smoking. There is no single effort that will ensure your child is safe from starting to smoke. However, there are several things you can do to minimize this risk.Yes, it is true that sports…See More

Dec 3, 2010

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Getting too much FLACK from your kids?

From Dr. Popkin's Blog Posted: on 11/4/2010)My 10 year old son talks back a lot when he is told no. He doesn't listen and he says things like "I hate you". I'm trying to get him to understand that I'm saying no for certain reasons and it's not because I'm trying to be mean. How do I get him to listen the first time?Every parent-child relationship is unique. Just as our personalities individualize us, so too is the relationship when two individuals interact. Your relationship with your child has…See More

Nov 25, 2010

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Having trouble navigating the pre-teen transition?

From Dr. Popkin's Blog: Posted on 11/17/2010“My son just started middle school. Overnight, it seems he has grown up -- and not necessarily for the better. I do not feel like I know him anymore. My little boy who used to tell me everything is now a sullen, moody teenager. I worry that this means he is getting into things he should not be, like smoking.”The pre-teen and teen years are challenging to be sure. Our children are working their way toward independence. Keeping closed off from us is…See More

Nov 18, 2010

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Holly Bowne replied to Cindy C's discussion Why do kids smoke? Hear their answers firsthand!

"I've been wondering why teens today would smoke when we have so much info out there about how bad it is for you.This was an interesting video! Thanks for sharing."

Nov 16, 2010

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Why do kids smoke? Hear their answers firsthand!

Parenting expert and author, Dr.Popkin takes you to the streets to talk with real kids about smoking, what motivates them to not smoke, and what they think about kids that do. Dr.Popkin'srealistic approach offers us an eye-opening glimpse into the minds of ouryouth. Check out some of the hightlights @ www.RealParentsRealAnswers.com.See More

Nov 12, 2010

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Talking to Your Kids About Smoking is About Loving Them

Dr. Popkin's Blog: Posted on 9/24/2010“Do small things with great love.” – Mother TeresaI like this quote. It’s not a new quote, and it is probably one you’ve heard before. But when I came across it recently, I thought, “this summarizes parenthood quite succinctly.” Isn't this what we parents do day in and day out? From making meals and doing laundry to scheduling playdates and helping with homework, from chaperoning school activities to teaching them to drive - parenthood is a multitude of…See More

Oct 20, 2010

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The value of seeing a lesson

Dr. Popkin's Blog: posted on 10/4/2010“I just saw your age progression software on the website. It seems interesting, but I have not done it yet with my children. Do you really think that spending time doing this activity with the children will be worthwhile?”With so many parents so busy these days, it is true that we often have to question what is an important and effective use of our time. There are many issues we need to cover with our children. It is, of course, important to prioritize.…See More

Oct 13, 2010

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Can a Divorce be a Risk for Smoking?

Dr. Popkin's Blog - September 2010I recently heard from a gentleman who told me that he and his wife were getting divorced. Of course, he expressed great regret over this course of events, but what he really wanted to talk to me about was his teenage daughter. The concern he had was that the stress of the situation might make her vulnerable to risky behavior. His fears are certainly founded. When children and families undergo stress (divorce, death, moving, even job changes), these events can…See More

Sep 24, 2010

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Smoking & Age-Progression Software?

Hi moms. Have you tried out the age-progession software yet? It shows how smoking can age you. It is supposed to be a tool you can use with your kids to talk about not smoking. Please check it out and let me know what you think of it. I am looking for some independent reviewers. Thanks! www.RealParentsRealAnswers.com See More

Sep 17, 2010

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The Value of Adversity

Dr. Popkin's Blog - September 2010I’d like to share with you a story that I heard recently:“A man found a chrysalis of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further. So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining…See More

Sep 17, 2010

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Smoking Can Age You!Check out this free age-progression software to show your child how smoking can prematurely age you! Here is the link! www.RealParentsRealAnswers.com See More

Sep 10, 2010

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The Landscape of our Children's Lives

Dr. Popkin's Blog: August 2010I was on an extended trip recently and found myself, quite surprisingly, a bit “homesick.” The unfamiliar stores, people, and roads combined with the effort it required just for me to find a favorite meal made me think about the “landscape” of my life. When we live in a community for awhile, we become comfortable and familiar with it. It’s the kind of security that comes from running into your kid’s favorite teacher in the local grocery store, seeing your…See More

Aug 18, 2010

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Lazy Summer Days -- Time to Reconnect

Dr. Popkin's Blog - Posted on 7/21/2010With the slower pace of summer upon us, I have been thinking about how we best use this special time with our children.First, summer represents an opportunity for us to connect more fully with our children. Without the haste of sports, lessons and academic schedules, we can embrace a bit of “down time” with them. All children, all people, need moments of relaxation, no pressure. Now is the time for us to allow ourselves and our children to experience this.…See More

Jul 29, 2010

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Take the challenge - trading criticism for compliments!

True friends want each other to succeed. In fact, they help each other succeed. Friends encourage friends to be their best, make good choices and focus on their strengths rather than their shortfalls. As parents, we can be a friend to our child in this regard. We can be generous with our compliments and stingy with our criticism. We can focus on building up, not tearing down. Take the Challenge -- Can you trade criticism for compliments and encouragement three times this week? Share your…See More

Jul 12, 2010

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My Child's Role Model Was Smoking

Dr. Popkin's Blog - 12/2010

“My child and I ran into a favorite teacher recently. It was outside a restaurant and the teacher was smoking. It made me wonder if my child, who looks up to this teacher, would think smoking is OK.”

The CDC recently issued a report with an assessment on smoking rates in the U.S. The report stated that 20 percent of the U.S. population, 18 and older, continues to smoke. Although progress had been made in reducing smoking rates in past…

Continue

Posted on December 24, 2010 at 7:00am

The Holidays - a Time to Reconnect and Reflect

Dr. Popkin's Blog - 12/15/2010

It’s the holidays. I imagine that small sentence evokes one of two feelings. Either it’s a happy, excited feeling in which you are anxiously awaiting all the festivities. Or, it’s a stressed-out, wit’s end kind of feeling, in which you may even be dreading certain situations...or perhaps too much of a good thing.

Regardless of what mood the holidays put you in, they provide you with an opportunity to reconnect. . .with your kids, with…

Continue

Posted on December 17, 2010 at 7:15am

Can Sports Keep Kids from Smoking?

From Dr. Popkin's Blog Posted: on 10/20/2010)

I am wondering how important sports are in keeping your kids from smoking. Should I require that my child participate in at least one sport during the year in order to keep her from smoking?

As you might imagine, no one activity is certain to keep…

Continue

Posted on December 3, 2010 at 6:30am

Getting too much FLACK from your kids?

From Dr. Popkin's Blog Posted: on 11/4/2010)

My 10 year old son talks back a lot when he is told no. He doesn't listen and he says things like "I hate you". I'm trying to get him to understand that I'm saying no for certain reasons and it's not because I'm trying to be mean. How do I get him to listen…

Continue

Posted on November 25, 2010 at 6:30am

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At 1:39pm on November 18, 2009, Lynne Kenney said…: Agreed, Gratitude for our kids goes a long way, thanks. Lynne

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How old are your two? I've only got one left at home now. What a difference. We Unschool and are thrilled with the outcome, so far!

Blessings...