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In ancient Greece “drama” was the generic term for a performance. Drama could be a tragedy, or comedy, or even a burlesque, but it was always fictional. Raising a teenager can feel like you’re in the middle of a real-life Grecian drama without a genre. One moment you’re pulling out your hair in frustration, and [...]

Teens and Dating: How serious should it be?

Posted by kstuart on August 23rd, 2010

I remember well the angsty days of teenage life.  Oh the insecurities and the fears and the tears that were shed over the everyday tragedies such as “I just have nothing to wear. Gah!” As if there wasn’t enough drama with raging hormones and the awkwardness of being trpped between childhood and adulthood, a dating [...]

Party on, teens

Posted by Jessica on August 16th, 2010

As the summer sun begins to wane into cooler beginnings for a new school year, adults like to relax and watch the seasons change. Their teens, conversely, want to party it up before school starts. It is both natural and healthy for teenage kids to want to socialize with their friends both inside the home [...]

A Mom is Born

Posted by Jessica on August 11th, 2010

A woman’s journey into motherhood is a beautiful and heartwarming occasion. Once a woman gives birth she is not only a parent, she is an anchor, a caregiver, a mommy. At Artistic Sensations we believe that every child’s birth is a miracle that should be celebrated. That’s why we are offering our support and inviting [...]

Whether the move is one floor up or three miles west, the transition from elementary school to middle school is significant. Since middle school teachers often expect more from their students in terms of workload and subsequently give more difficult exams or assignments (such as *gasp* research papers), new eating, sleeping and study habits could [...]