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Oxbow Academy Honors Michael Tilden

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Oxbow Academy Honors Michael Tilden

Employee Spotlight Michael Tilden is a new counselor at Oxbow Academy. He brings a genuine love of helping others and outdoor experience which he uses during therapy. Michael has a relaxed demeanor that makes him easy to talk to, which is indispensable...

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Nate OAug 09No Comments

Recognizing Sex Addiction

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Recognizing Sex Addiction

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recognized compulsive sexual health disorder as a mental disorder. “I think it’s a game changer, really,” said D.J. Burr, a Seattle-based psychotherapist and sex addiction specialist. Burr...

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Porn and Sexism

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Porn and Sexism

Two recent surveys suggest a link between watching porn and subscribing to the belief that women are sex objects. These surveys are concerning for anyone interested in a more equitable future. This includes parents who would like their children to grow...

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Being Smart About Your Teens’ Smartphones

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Being Smart About Your Teens’ Smartphones

by Contributor   While tech companies alone cannot make the digital world safe for teens, many tech companies are stepping up to give parents better tools to support their teens’ digital safety. We previously reported about Parental Control...

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Porn Kills Teenage Boys Chances of Healthy Relationships

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Porn Kills Teenage Boys Chances of Healthy Relationships

When most parents imagine their teen’s future, they picture their teen growing up and having a loving and committed relationship. By watching porn, teen boys put themselves at risk of never experiencing that future. The truth is porn kills teenage...

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Nate OJul 10No Comments

Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying

By Maia Christopherson Cyberbullying comes in many forms. Through electronic means, teens will cyberbully by spreading rumors, sending threatening messages, posing as another teen and post embarrassing material, and forwarding private photos without consent....

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Nate OJul 03No Comments

TV and Your Teen

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TV and Your Teen

by Maia Christopherson   There are many different streaming services for your family to watch your favorite shows on. Most don’t display ads, which is nice because regular TV bombards us with commercial messaging. Streaming is great until you realize...

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Nate OJun 25No Comments

Protect Your Loved Ones With These Gaming Safety Tips

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Protect Your Loved Ones With These Gaming Safety Tips

Whether online or through a gaming console, there are thousands of games for teens to play. Games are not only fun, but can help youth develop problem-solving skills, learn how to commit to long-term goals, understand how to work in a team, and bond with...

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Dewey HoustonJun 21No Comments

Why Parents are Banning Sleepovers

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Why Parents are Banning Sleepovers

By Maia Christopherson   Sleepovers can be a late night of fun and independence. Teens stay up late eating junk food, watching movies, playing games, sharing stories, and laughing lots. Many parents are happy to let their teens enjoy these experiences....

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Dewey HoustonJun 11No Comments

Polygraph — A Way to Open Up

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Polygraph — A Way to Open Up

Our polygraph allows our boys to put down their walls in order to completely and honestly open up about their past mistakes, and help them move out of the shame that allows continued secrecy. This puts everyone on the same page and creates a foundation...

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Dewey HoustonMay 23No Comments