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Story Archives of 'Teens'The Muslim Teenager's HandbookBy Virginia Prescott on Monday, November 23, 2009.Books for Christian teens are plentiful and popular, but for Muslim teen? Not so much. Dilara Hafiz watched her two children Yasmine and Imran growing up in post 9-11 America surrounded by some clueless and some suspicious neighbors, and a good dose of schoolyard taunts.
We’re picking up the subject this week, as Americans of every stripe prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday; Muslims commemorate the holiday of Eid al-Adha, and while questions over the alleged Fort Hood shooter’s connection to radical Islamists have revived fears of an anti-Muslim backlash. Joining us with more is Dilara Hahiz, her daughter Yasmine, and son Imran to talk about The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook, which was chosen as a Top 10 Religion Books for Youth by Booklist. (Photo by Roslan Tangah via Flickr/Creative Commons) Unruly Kids Make Better LeadersBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, November 19, 2009.
A new study suggests that children who push boundaries on occasion - like hosting parties while the ‘rents are out of town - are actually more likely to become leaders as adults. That finding flies in the face of the belief that those who follow the rules will make it to the top of the corporate heap someday. With us to talk about why a little mischief might be a good predictor of a child’s future is Maria Rotundo. She’s an associate professor of human resource management and organizational behavior at the University of Toronto and one of the study’s authors. Leadership Quarterly: Early Life Experiences as Determinantes of Leadership Role Occupancy (PDF) Miller-McCune: Destined For Greatness, You Little Scamp (Photo courtesy foamcow via Flickr/CreativeCommons) Simulator Could Help Protect Troops, Teen DriversBy Chris Jensen on Friday, November 6, 2009.While most of the casualties we hear about from Iraq and Afghanistan involve roadside bombs and military action, not all of them are the result of combat operations. Since the US invasions of those two countries, hundreds of troops have died or been seriously injured in traffic accidents. Car crashes are a problem at home, too. Last year about 4,000 teens were killed. But a North Country firm and a military research center are trying to do something about both problems. Fresh Greens: Global Warming RapBy Virginia Prescott on Wednesday, September 2, 2009.
Fresh Greens: Street TeamsBy Zoe Martin on Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
Fresh Greens: Environment ClubBy Virginia Prescott on Monday, August 31, 2009.This summer, New Hampshire Public Radio embarked on an exciting project. NHPR teamed up with Generation PRX and Terrascope Youth Radio to produce a one-hour special on teens and the environment. New Hampshire EnvirothonBy Deborah Schachter on Saturday, August 22, 2009.In New Hampshire Envirothon students work in teams to solve real-life environmental and natural resources problems. Cliff Lerner is the Envirothon team advisor at Keene High School, and says the program is one of the most motivating activities for his students. Inner City Teens Take On Business WorldBy Jasmyn Belcher on Tuesday, August 11, 2009.
Child and Family ServicesBy Deborah Schachter on Saturday, August 8, 2009.Child and Family Services’ Street Outreach Team reaches out to homeless and at-risk youth in Manchester. Beth Sullivan was a homeless 18-year-old when she first came to the center. Her husband, Matt Sullivan, also comes to the center almost daily. |
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