Scholastic Choices articles from September 2001

Scholastic Choices archives from September 2001

Obey Mom and Dad.(benefits of receiving discipline from your parents)
September 1, 2001... Do your mom's lectures make your skin crawl? Does the early curfew set by your dad drive your crazy? Well, in a few years, you'll probably be thanking your parents for being so strict, according to a recent study by Iowa State University. ...

Thanks Dr. Fluffy!(exposure to cats may protect kids from asthma)
September 1, 2001... If you've got a pet cat, your furry friend may provide you with more than just companionship and a warm lap. According to new research, cats may protect some kids from asthma, a serious respiratory disease. Scientists at the University of...

Fortifying Fish Food.(health benefits of eating fish)
September 1, 2001... Not a big fan of fish? Here's a reason to eat that salmon your mom just served: Eating fish may improve your mental health. For years, scientists have known that omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat found in fish, eggs, and nuts, can help keep...

ABUSING RITALIN.(dangers of prescription drug abuse)
September 1, 2001... Ritalin helps thousands of teens control serious medical conditions. But many others abuse the prescription drug to get high. Chris Ryan got addicted to drugs at the kitchen table of his family's home in Michigan. His supplier was his...

NEW KID BLUES.(Play)
September 1, 2001... Everything's different when you're new in school -- your classes, teachers, and especially the kids around you. CHARACTERS: Narrator: Danny, looking back Danny: a new kid at Hellman High. Mom: Danny's mother Dad: Danny's...

FAST-FOOD MAKEOVER.(Recipe)
September 1, 2001... Think the only place you can get a quick bite to eat is at a greasy fast-food restaurant? Think again. These homemade recipes taste great, are easy to make, and -- most important of all -- are healthful! School's out for the day, and you're...

10 Secrets To Safe Driving.
September 1, 2001... Did you know that teen drivers cause more than 10 Percent of all Car Crashes? Here's how to stay safe on the road and avoid causing an accident Driving too fast and not wearing seat belts are two mistakes many teen drivers make. The...

I Can't Stand My sister!(managing sibling rivalry)
September 1, 2001... These tips will help you get peace, quiet and privacy from your siblings. Does your sister Does your brother The scene takes place in the living room of a house in Seattle, Washington, but it could happen anywhere. The television...

To Get That Job.(employment interview tips)
September 1, 2001... just fill in the blanks! How you fill out a job application tells a potential employer a lot about you, so make yours stand out! You can't take your eyes off that shirt in the window of Old Navy. Your parents grumble that the gas tank...

Sticky Situation.(parent-child relationship)
September 1, 2001... Students Helping Students The Problem: Dear CHOICES, My mother never lets me go out alone with any of my friends. Every time I want to go out, she gives me a long speech. When I try to state my case, we end up arguing. I'm 14. I...

Quiz Do Your Manners Measures Up?
September 1, 2001... Are you an expert at etiquette or do your manners need a makeover? Take this quiz to find out! 1. Your friend Amy invites you to her house for dinner. She serves a mystery casserole that's made of orange goo and old dirty socks. You ...

10 Choices tips.(to start conversation)
September 1, 2001... How to Start a Conversation You've just walked into a party and you know almost nobody. Here's how to break the ice and get good conversation rolling. 1. Don't be nervous. Other partygoers are people just like you. So relax. Take a...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases: STDs.
September 1, 2001... What is an STD? STD stands for "sexually transmitted disease" (you may also hear the term "sexually transmitted infection "or "STI"). An STD is an infection passed from one person to another by sexual activity. Depending on the type, STDs...