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Kornerstone's Teen Moms Program in Wisconsin has received a $15,000 grant to provide local teen mothers with the opportunity to receive early prenatal care, attend childbirth classes and learn positive parenting and infant care skills. It will allow the program to expand their advocacy for teenage girls who are becoming parents.

The Teen Moms program encourages students to continue their education, with some choosing to pursue a GED and other taking part in college courses after graduating high school. Kornerstone also offers the Stork Store at its facility, where teen moms can redeem points that they earn by attending school, GED classes, doctor visits, group meetings and other activities in exchange for baby items and supplies. Kornerstone is a non-profit group that operates almost entirely on local donations and fundraisers.

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Teenagers love to use the argument that "all the other kids are doing it" as a way to convince their parents to let them do something that their parents are opposed to.

This is a popular argument because it is also a very effective one. It leads parent to question their parenting style when teens insist that all of their friends' parents are OK with whatever the behavior in question may be. It's too easy for parents to begin to worry that maybe their kids are right. Maybe they are out of step with modern parenting practices. The best way to deal with this situation is first to avoid getting caught up in trying to counter their arguments. Keep in mind that ultimately the decisions lie with you, and have to go with what makes you comfortable. The basis of your authority is not whether you are infallibly right, but that you think you are right, and you are the parent.

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As in most parenting endeavors, traveling with teenagers requires preparation for the best success. You need to plan head to make the trip enjoyable so that you aren't all sick of each other by the time you reach your destination. A few ideas can make the process a bit easier. During a long car or plane trip, it's essential to capture keep your child's mind busy, because a bored child quickly becomes an annoying child.

Many cars have built in DVD players now, and you can also purchase a portable DVD player that attaches to the back of the seat or sits in a lap. Alternatively, you can even use a laptop for this purpose. Before your trip, swing by the library or video store, or get a fresh Netflix order. This is a great way to eat up hours of travel time, and head phones are highly recommended.