President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through...More >>
President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:13:08 GMT
Organizations across the Mahoning Valley are on stand by in wake of the disasterous tornado that has leveled communities and killed at least 21 people in Oklahoma. Karen Conklin, executive director ofMore >>
Organizations across the Mahoning Valley are on stand by in wake of the disasterous tornado that has leveled communities and killed at least 21 people in Oklahoma. Karen Conklin, executive director ofMore >>
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:54:53 GMT
WARREN, Ohio - The Warren man accused of beating his exgirlfriend's father to death pleaded not guilty in court this morning. The bond for Jarred Watson, 28, of Dickey Avenue, is set at $1 million. GeorgeMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - The Warren man accused of beating his exgirlfriend's father to death pleaded not guilty in court this morning. The bond for Jarred Watson, 28, of Dickey Avenue, is set at $1 million. GeorgeMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:11 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:11:43 GMT
The Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level of the year. The Department of Jobs and Family services released figures today pegging April's jobless rate in the Youngstown-WarrenMore >>
The Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level of the year. The Department of Jobs and Family services released figures today pegging April's jobless rate in the Youngstown-WarrenMore >>
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept...More >>
I left the office in Oklahoma City as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:25:13 GMT
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - State Route 170 from Main Street to Taggart Street is closed starting Tuesday until Memorial Day. The street closed May 21 at 8 a.m. and will reopen May 27 at noon. A street fairMore >>
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - State Route 170 from Main Street to Taggart Street is closed starting Tuesday until Memorial Day. The street closed May 21 at 8 a.m. and will reopen May 27 at noon. A street fairMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:41:56 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being droppedMore >>
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of a deadly tornado that barreled through their community.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:55 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:55:07 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - He's an example that someone from Youngstown can make it all the way to Hollywood. 21 News anchor Leslie Barrett sat down with actor Ed O'Neill and he described how his experiencesMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - He's an example that someone from Youngstown can make it all the way to Hollywood. 21 News anchor Leslie Barrett sat down with actor Ed O'Neill who opened up about his Mahoning Valley roots, the impact the area has had on his career and his journey to the top.More >>
It would be nice if teens came with owners' manuals. But, of course, they don't. Actually, that's part of the fun and challenge of parenting teens. Each one is unique. The best you can do as a parent is to try to guide your teen through the obstacle course of adolescence with love, firmness, patience and healthy role-modeling. It is extremely important to stay involved in your teenager's day-to-day life. Here are some tips for riding the adolescent wave together:
Openly discuss and role-play ways to handle temptations, such as peer pressure to have sex, drink, smoke and take drugs.
Talk about the dangers of handling guns.
Insist that your teen always use seat belts and wear one yourself.
Insist that your teen wear a helmet when cycling and appropriate protective gear when engaging in other sports, and do likewise.
Offer to pick up your teenager anywhere anytime--with no questions asked--if he or she is tempted to drive while high or drunk or is asked to ride in a car driven by an intoxicated friend.
Be alert for signs of drug use, depression, eating disorders and gang participation. If a problem seems too serious for you to handle alone, seek help from a health care professional, clergy member or a social service agency.
Help your kids understand how to 'safely surf' the Internet and how to protect their privacy.
Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and the Nemours Foundation
Resources: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Mailstop K65 4770 Buford Highway NE Atlanta, GA 30341-3724 770-488-1506 http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/default.htm Offers comprehensive information on how to prevent injuries and accidents for all age groups
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