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Local NJ MMA Fighter Takes a Stand Against Teen Bullying
Local NJ MMA Fighter Takes a Stand Against Teen Bullying
Local NJ MMA Fighter Takes a Stand Against Teen Bullying
Tom DeBlass, a well-known Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and professional MMA fighter, has demonstrated extraordinary compassion by addressing a distressing episode of bullying that recently impacted a young teen in Brick. Upon stumbling across a troubling post on social media, Tom extended his support and courage to Cameron Carter, a 13-year-old boy who had endured a traumatic bullying incident w
Ocean County Resources for Teens Who Are Struggling
Ocean County Resources for Teens Who Are Struggling
Ocean County Resources for Teens Who Are Struggling
Because it's Mental Health Awareness Month, I am posting this blog with hopes that you might tap into some of the helpful resources that are available. Ocean Mental Health Services is one local place you can contact. And did you know there are a number of Support Groups in Ocean County, specifically addressing teen issues like self-esteem, mood disorders, and anger management?
Sharing Our Favorites With Younger Generation
Sharing Our Favorites With Younger Generation
Sharing Our Favorites With Younger Generation
I was a bit sad that my niece had never heard of one of my favorite bands. That prompted me to give her a crash course in Talking Heads music. How have you turned the younger generation on to the music that you think is an important part of rock and roll history? Or how have you exposed them to artists or bands that were meaningful to you?
Advice For Ocean County’s Prom Goers
Advice For Ocean County’s Prom Goers
Advice For Ocean County’s Prom Goers
I am so proud that this radio station is committed to keeping Ocean County teens safe.  We recently announced a contest for senior students to make a public service announcement about prom season.  (You can find details here http://wobm...
Interesting Findings About Your Favorite Songs
Interesting Findings About Your Favorite Songs
Interesting Findings About Your Favorite Songs
If I asked you your favorite type of music, would you answer with a band or genre that was popular in your teenage years?  You know I'm a big fan of 80s music, and it makes perfect sense because it was in that decade that I was a teen.  I recently found a CD in a cool used record store...
My Love/Hate Relationship With Gift Cards
My Love/Hate Relationship With Gift Cards
My Love/Hate Relationship With Gift Cards
I'm facing a dilemma that many of you have probably dealt with.  I asked a family member what she wants for Christmas and she said, "a gift card to Walmart would be great." It would be for my teenage niece who's doing well in college...

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