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Smart Phones and Stupid Mistakes: 12 Tips for Cell Phone Civility
By Alex J. Packer, Ph.D., author of How Rude!® The Teen Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out Did you know that July is “Cell Phone Courtesy Month”? I sure didn’t. At least, not until Free Spirit … Continue reading
Holiday Kindness: “So Be Good for Goodness’ Sake!”
By Alex Packer, author of How Rude!® The Teen Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out Ah, the long-awaited holiday season! What’s not to love? Long lines. Crowded stores. Stampeding shoppers. Parking lot slugfests. Tedious office … Continue reading
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Counselor’s Corner: Spring Fever
Spring has officially sprung, but in some areas it still feels a lot like winter. Where I live, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it’s still in the 30s! If you’re sick of cold weather and ready to celebrate spring, this post is … Continue reading