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Netflix Movies Tweens Can Enjoy – Canadian Bacon
KidPower Author Parker Bruce When my parents bought Netflix, I got turned loose on movies. As long as I was allowed to watch it, I watched it. With John Candy…
Why It's Ok NOT To Be Popular
by Shadra Bruce Each night, I take 5-10 minutes to tuck in the kids. At 11, I suspect Parker may decide soon enough that he is too old for such nonsense,…
Choices
There are many things in life that you may think are important. Then you realize down the road that certain things were not as important as you thought they were.…
Going to Washington D.C.
KidPower Author Anika Bruce My family went to Washington D.C. when it was Spring Break. We had a lot of fun but it was sometimes cold. We went to a…
Helping Out Around the House
KidPower Author Anika Bruce My dad had to have surgery and he couldn’t get up and walk around or do the things he would normally do. A lot of things. Daddy…
Maranda’s D.A.R.E.
Our children really do listen to the important messages that we are sending as parents as well as the wonderful programs like D.A.R.E. that are in place in the school…
Kids and Decisions
Even kids have really important decisions to make. One thing that we have talked about at school is bullies. No one likes to be bullied. So my friend and I…
Dance Performance
Yay! I am so excited! I have a concert this week. It’s for my dance class! South Hills Middle School is a public school and we are supposed to tell…
Detention!
KidPower Author Parker Bruce “You’re late,” says the teacher. What’s going to happen? “I’ll see you after school tomorrow.” OH-NO! DETENTION! Your parents are going to be so mad at you.…
Doug and Mom
Doug and Mom are two very great people. I don’t really remember how they met but there are some things that I do know. Like they met the first time…
Dogs and Pets
Dogs make great pets. It really bothers me that some people think they can just buy one and then not take care of it. If people are going to have…
Parents Can Help You Get Good Grades
Did everyone remember to set back their clocks? KidPower Author Parker Bruce School’s 1st semester is ending. You’re less than a month to getting your 1st report card. You’re scared about getting…
After School Blues
KidPower Author Parker Bruce Did you sign up for something that you have to practice for after school (i e, choir, school play, band, sport)? Are you afraid of something? Maybe…
Why 10 is the Perfect Age for a Cell Phone
KidPower Author Parker Bruce You’re 10 or turning 10 aren’t you? Don’t you feel you should have more privileges? Maybe you should earn new things? I’m 10 and I feel that…
Friends, Family, and Fun!
Sometimes friends can seem like they are family too. I have a couple of friends that I would consider to be just like sisters to me. It is really fun…
My Family
We have a lot of really great people in our family. One of my favorite people is my pa-pa’s mom. She is my mom’s grandma, which is my great grandma.…
Having a Disabled Sibling
KidPower Author Parker Bruce Me and my brother Kyle Having a disabled brother can be tough. But I can show you some ways to deal with this problem you think you have. You’d…
When Older Siblings Move Away
KidPower Author Parker Bruce The day we said good-bye Having older siblings move away can be very hard. Especially if you’ve been with them for a while. The more you spend time…
Being Bullied
Have you ever had a best friend? Or someone that you think is your best friend? Then something happens between a group of your friends and they don’t stick up…
Making The Honor Roll!!!
I never thought I would say it but it is amazing how fun school can be if you try hard enough. Making the honor role is an exciting event to…
