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is intended to provide an overview of what the complementary
FMSS’ Parents’ site will include. The prototype
for this portion of the site has not yet been completed. |
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| This section will give parents information
on the company behind the For My School Stuff program
along with phone numbers so they can reach someone to
answer questions (yes, a real person!) and e-mail addresses
in case they prefer to contact FMSS in writing.
The section will also provide an overview about the
reasons why FMSS was created. (Please click
here to read “FMSS Philosophy”) |
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This section contains articles, tips
and video clips talking about…
• How to help teens to stay safe on-line
• What parents can do at their end
• Keeping them safe away from home
Teen Issues
In this section parents will be able to read articles
written by subject matter experts, get input from teens
(including asking questions to a teen panel, but never
in direct contact with a teen), get advice from oter
parents and FMSS’ on-staff experts and affiliated
specialists.
Topics include a broad range of subject matters, including
(but not limited to):
| Relationships (family, friends,
teachers, fellow students, dating, co-workers,
etc) |
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| Tough stuff: Abuse, Bullying,
Peer Pressure, etc. |
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| Addictions – how to say
no effectively, and how to beat them once
hooked (Foods, drugs, alcohol, smoking, habits,
etc.) |
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| Health (nutrition, sleep, illnesses,
eating disorders, exercise, etc.) |
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| Personal Growth (goals, motivation,
perseverance, learning, etc.) |
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| Rights and responsibilities |
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| Sex, Safe Sex and Contraception
(Note – the site encourages kids to
“wait”, but gives them the info
they need ‘in case’) and pregnancy |
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| Setting household rules/ guidelines
that work for your family, disciplining your
teen effectively, etc. |
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On the teen site, similar advice is available, including
on-line counselling that is provided by Kids Help Phone
in Canada.
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| There will be comprehensive information
that relates to your teen’s specific school’s
curriculum as well as suggestions on how to help your
teens with homework – no matter what grade they’re
in. The step-by-step solutions make it possible for you
to help out, even if you didn’t take that subject
in school, or not at their current level.
Information on what courses teens should take, and
full descriptions of the courses offered at their school,
will be available. As will a guide to university and
trade school requirements, and tips for helping parents
help their teens make the right decision for them. |
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| Parents will have an opportunity to learn
what’s important to teens now, what’s hot
and what’s not (and this can change by the moment,
we know!) and offers insights that may make it easier
for you to communicate well with your teen. In addition
to the lists, you’ll find explanations, relevant
articles, various Points of View from kids, experts, and
parents on a wide variety of topics including: music,
What’s hot; what’s not, Clothing, Piercings,
tattoos, etc.
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| The teen years pass too quickly
– and all too frequently parents tell us that they
didn’t get to enjoy this time with their kids as
much as they would have liked. This is a complete and
interactive section packed with suggestions of where to
go, what to do, and how to have fun “chillin”
at home with your teens – all geared to the age
level of your teens and their interests. |
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| Parents will be able to add money to their
teens’ accounts, see birthday wish lists, etc. Note:
If the teen is under 16, parental permission will be required
for the teen to participate in the e-Credit program and,
if the parent desires, can also be required before any
purchase is approved or other transaction completed. |
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