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Outreach center for at-risk kids in Louisville closing

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:23:29 -0700
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Months after a pair of Boys and Girls Clubs shut its doors and days after another announced it would reopen, WHAS11 has learned the St. Anthony Community Outreach Center is closing. The center, which focuses on helping at-risk youth, ran out of money. Dozens of kids from the Portland, Russell, and Shawnee neighborhoods begin the day at school but end it at the center ...
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AAA: 399 teens die in traffic crashes during each of the summer months

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:57:02 -0700
May through August are the deadliest times of year for teen drivers and passengers. According to AAA, almost 400 teens die in traffic crashes during each of these summer months because more kids are driving with less supervision because school is out.
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New Texas Summer Camps by iD Tech Camps Held at Texas Christian University

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:03:36 -0700
iD Tech Camps, a summer technology camp for kids and teens, will join teen program iD Gaming Academy at Texas Christian University this summer. The two Texas summer camps teach technology in small classes and prepare students for real-world careers in fields including game design, programming, mobile app development, and more.Campbell, CA (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 iD Tech Camps, the leader in summer ...
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Summer Hiring Heats Up for Teens, College Students

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:27:19 -0700
With the job market for seasonal employment better this year than it’s been since 2008, more employers may be hiring teens and college kids this summer.
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Apple Vacationers, travel agents name favorite resorts for kids in Mexico, Caribbean

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:38:00 -0700
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Apple Vacations surveyed more than 5000 customers and travel agents to find the top kid-friendly resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Survey respondents ...
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Teens Today At Higher Risk For Heart Disease

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:01:22 -0700
By Kaylin Krashesky MEDFORD, Ore. -- A new study done by the national healthy and nutrition examination survey shows that 34% of teens are overweight or obese because of that, teens today are at a higher risk for heart disease. People who are overweight are at a higher risk for heart disease, this includes teens. We've seen over 40% of children who are overweight or obese," says Cardiologist Dr ...
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Teens schooled in baby-sitting techniques

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:07:13 -0700
With school letting out, many kids are looking for a summer job.
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Talent show for kids, teens set for library's main branch

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:09:18 -0700
The Reading Public Library main facility at Fifth and Franklin streets is hosting a talent show for children and teenagers today at 4 p.m. Registration forms are available at the library or www.reading.lib.pa.us/index.htm.
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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: It's 'Common Sense'

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:43:14 -0700
Parents should be paying very close attention to the digital media their children are using, says child advocate James Steyer. "Young people in particular often self-reveal before they self-reflect," he says. "There is no eraser button today for youthful indiscretion."
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Sexting/bullying survey of Ottawa teens

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:36:22 -0700
A new report detailing risky behaviors of kids and teens shows sexting may be more common than you think.
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