Episode #5.26

Summary It's hard enough being a teen -- It can be even harder when you're adopted. Trying to fit in and feel like you belong when you're coming to terms with the past can be a challenge. For some, the why and how of their adoption never becomes a burning issue. For others, the teenaged years can be a time for painful questions with too few answers. We speak with parents and teens as well as youth counselor Donna Reid. Reality check: Can't pick kids friends Ralph Benmergui's reality check explores why you can't pick your kids' friends even if you really want to! How to: Get your child to be active We give parents some tips to get their children up off the couch and into shape. Featuring Michelle Brownrigg, the executive director of the foundation for active healthy kids. When getting your kids active and healthy remember it's important to really know your child's abilities and strengths. Find ways to build activity into your everyday life and be a positive role model to them. Video Diary: Update on Teen Parents - the Perryman/Mark Family Crystal and Kevin PerrymanMark taught us a thing or two about beating the odds when we first met them a year and a half ago. The high school sweethearts became high school parents. When we caught up with them, they had a NEW baby and a new plan for their future. We decided to check back with Crystal and Mark to see how they're doing.

S5.E26 ∙ Episode #5.26

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Kate Tavender Monica Kim

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 29, 2004

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : English

Production companies : Telefactory

Summary It's hard enough being a teen -- It can be even harder when you're adopted. Trying to fit in and feel like you belong when you're coming to terms with the past can be a challenge. For some, the why and how of their adoption never becomes a burning issue. For others, the teenaged years can be a time for painful questions with too few answers. We speak with parents and teens as well as youth counselor Donna Reid. Reality check: Can't pick kids friends Ralph Benmergui's reality check explores why you can't pick your kids' friends even if you really want to! How to: Get your child to be active We give parents some tips to get their children up off the couch and into shape. Featuring Michelle Brownrigg, the executive director of the foundation for active healthy kids. When getting your kids active and healthy remember it's important to really know your child's abilities and strengths. Find ways to build activity into your everyday life and be a positive role model to them. Video Diary: Update on Teen Parents - the Perryman/Mark Family Crystal and Kevin PerrymanMark taught us a thing or two about beating the odds when we first met them a year and a half ago. The high school sweethearts became high school parents. When we caught up with them, they had a NEW baby and a new plan for their future. We decided to check back with Crystal and Mark to see how they're doing.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 29, 2004

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : English

Production companies : Telefactory

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