Spotlight E.P. News

Guide a Heroic Trio Through ‘Trine 2′

Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by admin.

“Trine” was a surprise hit in 2009 due to its unique blend of various genres that offered addictive 2-D game play set against stunning 3-D backgrounds. Thankfully, the sequel features an even more robust adventure, and the addition of online co-op for up to three players makes up for the lack of new features.

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BOO AT THE ZOO

Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.

El Paso’s wildest trick-or-treat in town will be at Robert Bonaventure Presents Boo at the Zoo. Kids will enjoy candy stations, music, a maze, Creepy Crawly Critter Corner (backlight room with bugs), costume parade at 1:45 p.m. daily, pumpkin bowling, over 20 animal enrichment activities each day and much more. Visitors will also get to watch as zoo animals get pumpkins to celebrate- they love to squish them before they eat them! Boo at the Zoo provides a safe place for children to trick-or-treat and allows families to celebrate together in a fun environment.

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National Lights On Afterschool Program Celebration

Posted on 14. Oct, 2011 by admin.

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host a National Lights on Afterschool Program Celebration at 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2011 at Thomas Manor Elementary School, 7900 Jersey St.

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GIRL’S SHYNESS MAY BE CAUSED BY ANXIETY

Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by admin.

Q: My daughter is in elementary school and is extremely shy. So shy that it is affecting her schoolwork and friendships. What can we do to bring her out of this shell?

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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery

Posted on 29. Jul, 2011 by admin.

Q: My son is playing Little League baseball this summer, and it’s great — except for the other parents. They’re caustic and rude to one another, to the umpire, and even to the kids on the opposing team. Should I take my son out of this toxic environment?

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YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO MOVE OUT AND GROW UP

Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by admin.

Q: At what age should young adults be encouraged to leave home and live on their own?

Juli: This is a question more and more parents are asking because there doesn’t seem to be a “norm.” In generations past, high school graduation (or at least college graduation) was the accepted milestone at which most young adults were expected to become financially independent. Most young adults married and began their occupations or careers by their early 20s.

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E3 2011 Showcases the Future of Video Games

Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by admin.

Video games used to be considered a childish endeavor, but the average age of modern gamers is 37 years old. In addition, a whopping 72 percent of American households play video games! With such a large audience, it’s not surprising to discover that the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is the largest gaming conference in the world. I had the pleasure of attending this year’s show in Los Angeles, and the following games were the highlight of my experience.

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DAD’S CONTROL OVER SON BECOMES LESS INFLUENTIAL OVER TIME

Posted on 10. Jun, 2011 by admin.

Q: As a dad, how much control should I have over our 17-year-old son when it comes to dating?

Juli: Let’s start out with the unpleasant truth that you actually have no control over what your 17-year-old does about much of anything. If you ever had control when he was younger, those days are long gone. In fact, by trying to control his behavior, you’re likely to do more damage than good, either prompting him to rebel or impeding his maturity as a young man. So, instead, let’s use the word influence.

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Facebook and children

Posted on 26. May, 2011 by admin.

Q: How can parents teach their children how to behave on Facebook without falling into the trap of doing what everyone else is doing? Are there rules and boundaries we should give our kids when working on social media sites?

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DAD’S CONTROL OVER SON BECOMES LESS INFLUENTIAL OVER TIME

Posted on 12. May, 2011 by admin.

Q: As a dad, how much control should I have over our 17-year-old son when it comes to dating?

Juli: Let’s start out with the unpleasant truth that you actually have no control over what your 17-year-old does about much of anything. If you ever had control when he was younger, those days are long gone. In fact, by trying to control his behavior, you’re likely to do more damage than good, either prompting him to rebel or impeding his maturity as a young man. So, instead, let’s use the word influence.

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EMBARRASSING DISCOVERY PUTS GRANDPARENTS IN AWKWARD SPOT

Posted on 01. Apr, 2011 by admin.

QUESTION: Our 14-year-old granddaughter was recently staying with us. After she left, I looked at the history on our Internet browser and realized that she had been visiting porn sites and sexually explicit chat rooms. What do I do with this information?

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