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Connecting With Your Pre-Teen and Teenager

By Kim at June 8, 2009 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment

Connecting With Your Pre-Teen and Teenager As the parent of a pre-teen or teenager, you may long for the days when you could hold your child on your lap and they were eager to talk, laugh, and play with you. Those days may be long gone, but you can still find ways to connect with your teen. Here are a few tips to make process easier. Talk About Your Past

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Let’s Give Due Props to African American Teen Girls!

By Kim at April 4, 2009 | 8:30 am | 0 Comment

Acknowledging and displaying appreciation for African American teen girls in the home, at school, and in settings created by clubs, organizations,  mentoring programs specifically designed for African American teen girls  improve communication and builds an environment for positive recognition.  It enhances genuine relationships between African American girls and

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Camp Kupugani – Leaf River, Illinois

By Kim at March 20, 2009 | 11:26 am | 0 Comment

“Kupugani” is a Zulu concept meaning “to raise oneself up.” The fundamental point of Camp Kupugani is—in a residential camp setting—to expose girls of varied backgrounds and ethnicities to each other. Living, playing, and working together are the best teachers of instilling bonds of friendship and trust. They represent an important step towards breaking down

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