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Oct.03.2008
Introduction
In today's society, the Internet has made its way into almost every American home. It is a well-known fact that the web is a valuable asset for research and learning. Unfortunately, it can also be a very dangerous place for teens. With social networking sites like Myspace and...
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Sep.28.2008
With peer pressure and social influences at all-time highs, many good teens are making bad choices, placing intense emotional and financial strain on parents and families. Lack of motivation, substance abuse, negative peers and gang affiliation are just some of the common challenges facing kids...
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Sep.08.2008
As American citizens, we find ourselves in a privileged and unique position as members of the most powerful Democratic state in the entire world. But the luxuries we enjoy in this country come with a powerful responsibility-the responsibility of positive citizenship.
We must all embrace our unique...
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Sep.06.2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 8am Pacific - Wits End! Trials and Tribulations of Raising a Teen!
Weston, Florida - Parent Sue Scheff knows all too well the frustrations of dealing with a troubled teen. Being a single mom was tough, but as daughter Ashlyn reached her teenage years, the problems...
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Aug.18.2008
“My 18 year old is out of control and I am at my wits end! What can I do?” – Anonymous Parent.
18 – 19 year old teens can be the most difficult to address simply because they are considered adults and cannot be forced to get help. As parents, we have limited to no control. Practicing “Tough...
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Jul.10.2008
June and July have been a busy month for me! July is the official launching of my first book - "Wit's End!" - published by Health Communication Inc. www.hcibooks.com - the home of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.
I have been on a ton of radio shows and looking forward to much more...
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Jun.02.2008
Plain Talk and Straight Answers for Parents of Troubled Teens Wit's End is the shockingly gripping story of how Sue Scheff, a parent of a formerly troubled teen, turned her mistakes—and her relationship with her daughter—around. This highly practical and prescriptive book calls upon Scheff’s...
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About Sue
I am a Parent Advocate that happened to fall into writing. I founded my organization, Parents' Universal Resource Experts (P.U.R.E.) in 2001 after going through a difficult time with my daughter. P.U.R.E. has helped literally thousands of families over the...
Causes Sue Scheff Supports
Love Our Children USA www.loveourchildrenusa.org
Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE...
Sue’s Favorite Books
All suspense and mysteries