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Robert Tornabene

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Bullying: What You Can Do to Stop or Prevent It (in Niles-Morton Grove Patch)

A story about how to deal with bullying and helpful tips to prevent it.

Schools

Bus Bullying: Be Aware, Be Prepared

Bus Bullying, tips and tools to help your child have a safe, fun and bully-free bus ride.

Parents, Spring means parties. Know the facts to prevent a tragedy. (in Niles-Morton Grove Patch)

Teen drinking prevention tips, MCYAF, Parents who host lose the most.

Weather

How To Drive In The Snow (in Niles-Morton Grove Patch)

Don't mix radials with other tires, don't power up a hill, and what to do if you get stranded.

Family

Parent Tips: Transitions and Teens (in Niles-Morton Grove Patch)

Transitions, such as puberty, dating, moving up a grade, cause stress for teens. Help them navigate, and stay off substances, which may appeal to them as ways to ease stress or appear cool.

Crime

Don't Be Victimized This Holiday Season (in Niles-Morton Grove Patch)

Don't let a pickpocket ruin your shopping trip, or a burglar be the Grinch when you're out celebrating the holiday.

Family

Parent Tips: Recognizing the Signs of Teen Drug Use

Is your teen evasive about where she's going, and with whom? Has she lost weight? What about his personal hygiene? Watch for these, and more, warning signs of drug use.

Family

Protecting Our Children From Sexual Exploitation

Sexual predators groom children before abusing them; here's how they do it and how to protect your kids.

The Challenge: Create Ad Slogan To Steer Youth From Drugs, Alcohol

How do you 'sell' kids on the idea of NOT doing drugs and alcohol? Five Maine South HS girls suggested creative slogans that could go national.

Family

Halloween Safety Tips (in Niles-Morton Grove Patch)

Beware of speeding cars, tripping in the dark, biting dogs, and zombies this Halloween. (Just kidding about the zombies.)