Check out this video from USA TODAY

Dunking 8th grader offered basketball scholarships

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/preps/2013/07/03/2483667/


Jackie Cheaves
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Happy Holidays!!!

The holidays present the perfect opportunity to rest, relax, and reflect.  Take this time to enjoy your family no matter what your circumstances or situation may be.  There's always something to be grateful for.  Focus on the non-material things that life has to offer.  You'll find that those things bring a joy and a peace that are priceless!!!

Good info--Teens on the Web

Where do you stand?


Survey says: Nearly 40% of American parents let pre-teens run loose on the web
http://www.businessesgrow.com/2012/12/22/survey-says-nearly-40-of-american-parents-let-pre-teens-run-loose-on-the-web/

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Jackie Cheaves

I'm back!!!

Yes, I do realize my last post was several months ago, but I'm back and ready to blog!  So let's talk parents.  What's on your mind?  What challenges do you face when it comes to raising your teens?  My husband and I have raised three--we have twins that are now 21 and our youngest is 18.  Was it easy?  No, but I wouldn't change a thing.  I also know that there is value in networking with other parents for encouragement.  So let's start sharing!  I want to hear from you!!!

Teen Girls Group

Coming this fall, Candid Conversations will be hosting R.O.S.E.S. (Raising Our Standards, Empowering Self).   ROSES is an 8-week group for young ladies ages 14-17 to help them increase their self confidence and to make better choices in almost every area of their lives.  Stay tuned for dates and times!!!

The 411 on ADD

The topic of last week's Parent Workshop was Teens and ADD.   Great information!  Unfortunately, too often we focus on the negative aspects, but did you know that those diagnosed with this disorder tend to posses many positive traits--intelligent, highly motivated, enterprising, passionate, creative and inventive just to name a few?

JOIN US for the remaing two weeks of this FREE workshop series when we discuss How to Help Your Students Make the Grade (April 23rd) and The Road to College (April 30th).  Visit us at www.candidconversationsllc.net for more details and RSVP at speakfreely@candidconversationsllc.net!!!

SEE YOU THERE!

FREE Workshop Series for Parents of Teens!!!

Candid Conversations Counseling Services is hosting a FREE workshop series during the month of April for parents of teens.  Come join us!

April 9, 2011 -- Communication With Your Teen
April 16, 2011 -- Teens and ADD
April 23, 2011 -- Helping Your Teen Make the Grade
April 30, 2011 -- The Road to College

Enjoy a relaxing environment with others just like yourself and come away with a few tips and strategies to hopefully make the teens years a little easier for you and your young adult!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!!