The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Inc launched their new website today.  It still has several glitches - links not active, but overall it is up and running.  We hope you like it.  It has been years since it had a face-lift. In addition to being mobile ready, we have added a 3-minute video.  Take time to learn more about us and how we have helped many families since 2001.  If you need help with an at-risk teen, please feel free to contact us at www.helpyourteens.com .

Everyday news can be hard to keep up with. Cyberbullying has become a very hot topic and as a Parent Advocate , I am always interested in parenting articles. For current articles that cover these topics and more - Click Here .

It is the time of year that many summer programs are actually filling up! Finding a good summer programs, such as Leadership Programs, can help your child build their self esteem to make better choices as well as motivate them to reach their highest potential. If your child is starting to struggling in school, whether it is peer pressure or other issues, you may want to consider summer alternatives. Visit http://www.helpyourteens.com/

We keep hearing about more and more people searching online for background information on potential new employees, college applicants, or if someone is considering using your business for a service or trade. Parents need to take the time now with their kids to show them what they create on their MySpace profiles, Facebook, Friendster and other Social Networking sites could potentially effect their future. We, as parents, need to make them aware of what they put on there today - could effect them tomorrow. Of course, kids don’t quite understand that the future comes faster than they can imagine. After-all, in most cases college is years away! (In reality they are only 2-8 years away - which isn’t that far off, but feels like an eternity to a child). Take the time to offer examples and show how what they may deem as funny today, could potentially cause embarrassment later. Remember, what is posted on the net today - has the potential of staying there forever! Teaching your kids to make s...

My Video Partners is now featuring Sue Scheff's first book "Wit's End!" See the "Wit's End!" video email here . For more details about “ Wit’s End !” visit the official Heath Communication Inc . website. Home of the beloved Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. I am proud to be part of their family!

" Wit's End " is now available for pre-order from a number of online retailers! Where to Order: Sue Scheff's "Wit's End on Amazon Sue Scheff's "Wit's End on Buy.Com Sue Scheff's "Wit's End on eRuditor Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy New Year!

As the kids get older, Christmas becomes different - now I am blessed with a grandchild, and of course, as all grandparents think - the most beautiful one..... Life is definitely wonderful! All the bumps and turmoil brings us to where we are today since life is not perfect. 2008 will bring my first book - " Wit's End!" published by Health Communications Inc . In January I will be announcing my second book with HCI that will continue to help people in today's sometimes crazy world and the issues we are faced with today..... I will announce it very shortly. Merry Christmas to all and take the time to enjoy your loved ones - family and friends.....

In today's crazy world of Cyberspace - it can be a free-for-all to literally destroy longstanding reputable people and organizations with a stroke of a keypad. With this, priceless services like Reputation Defender have become in demand. As a client of Reputation Defender , I can personally attest to their remarkable services as well as their compassion to help people that are being harmed via the Internet. I was a victim of Internet Defamation and now a survivor of it - not only because I won an unprecedented $11.3 Million jury verdict for damages, but because I fought back! I am not a spokesperson for Reputation Defender, but I am certainly a very satisfied client and completely amazed at their dedication to keep the Internet a safe place for everyone. For those that believe that it is about hiding the ugly, think again - Reputation Defender is selective and does their due diligent. I am proud to be their client. When I went public about retaining this service, it was a diffic...

As a Parent Advocate I believe in keeping parents informed and up to date on today's teens the the issues they face. I have recently launched two new websites to bring you more information on the following subjects: Teen Suicide and Teen Criminal Mischief

Happy Thanksgiving to all and we have many things to be grateful for. My family as well as families throughout the country will be celebrating this day of gratitude. Proudly, my organization continues to help people throughout the world as well as my continuous fight to help those that are being abused in Cyberspace. With the help of wonderful services such as Reputation Defender , who I am personally thank for their hard work, there are many new legal doors opening that I want to thank. This will help keep the Internet a safe place. We have a long way to go, however the fact that prominent people are stepping forward to help means there will be positive movement. With the recent tragic stories of teens on MySpace and more, it is time to step up and be that voice. On this holiday of gratitude, it is also a time to reflect and move forward to continue to help and share with others. I have endured the wrath of people obsessed with me, my daughter's fight to survive a program that...

THE FIGHT AGAINST INTERNET DEFAMATION STRENGTHENS! As attorney's and judges are reviewing these cases, the recognition for action is loud and clear. Fight back - it is your right! Recently I have personally meet with both a prominent Senator and a well-know attorney. Both were completely astonished at the reckless regard for the truth that lingers on the Internet and agree, it is time to fight back! More and more lawyers are considering these cases on a contingency basis. Free Speech will not condone defamation and it has become more clear that there is a blatant disregard and lack of respect for the first amendment right. I am proud to be part of this movement to help other victims that will rise above people that believe free speech will protect them.

A letter from Sue Scheff (Founder of Parent's Universal Resource Experts – P.U.R.E ) In recent news, the United States Government Accountability Office ( GAO ) has conducted a study revealing concerns about abuse and deaths in certain programs for struggling teens. At P.U.R.E. we are deeply touched by the publicized reports, which found thousands of cases involving abuse and even death at facilities licensed to help troubled teens. This reality hit home with my daughter and myself and inspired me to create Parent's Universal Resource Experts (P.U.R.E.) My organization helps to educate parents that are searching for safe alternatives for their children as well as create awareness in an industry that can be daunting for the desperate parent. I offer sympathy to the families that have been affected by any ill treatment and as always, would like to encourage all parents considering this level of care to take the necessary steps to ensure your child's safety and well-being. The...

Recently I have been updating posting informational articles on parenting teens and today's teen issues. Click here . There are a variety of articles from different media outlets on subjects such as teen depression, bullying, teen suicide and more. As a parent advocate, being an educated parent can help your through the adolescent years.

Be sure to check out the Book Reviews for parents, I will be adding to it frequently. Many parents want to share what has helped them, so this is a good starting point.

Parents are the #1 Reason Kids Don't Do Drugs... Empower Your Teen To Say "NO" To Peer Pressure! Recently a parent shared this new resource to help other parents determine if their teens are using substances. To find out more click here .

As P.U.R.E . goes into an 8 th year of helping parents and families, I am very proud that I have been able to be touch so many lives. This past year has been the most incredible year but 2008 will be the best with the release of my first book - Wit's End! It is so exciting and already there are many requests. I have been interviewed with many prestigious and reputable journalists and the experiences have been so fantastic. Being able to be a voice against Internet Defamation as well as a Parent Advocate is where I am right now. Being slandered on the Internet is not fun, but helping parents that are desperate is very rewarding - so I am so fortunate to be where I am.

I just wanted to let you know I started a new Blog about books that are brought to my attention that either I have read or parents are recommending for other parents. Click here to read more about it.

As a Parent Advocate and a victim of Internet Defamation - I turned to Reputation Defender not only for myself, but for parents that have teens and kids on MySpace and other Internet Forums. Monitoring your child's online profile can help you prevent them from getting hurt on the Internet. Today's society can cause a lot of distress with people online defaming, slandering and harassing - especially kids. Protect your family online - check out the new website of Reputation Defender for "my child." Since I have disclosed I retained Reputation Defender , there will always be people that want to dispute their services - however when you have the truth on your side, and understand that Reputation Defender is not about erasing who you are - but rather about bringing the truth to light. With many businesses and organizations - there will always be people that don't agree with you or simply you can't satisfy all clients and customers. I certainly am not perfect and...

Whatever can hurt you the worst, has the equivalent power to help you the most. For all those that have written me of their stories of Internet Harassment and Abuse - I received this in my email today. It is worth passing on to everyone.

Sue Scheff and Michael Fertik , CEO of Reputation Defender , recently were on the BBC and NPR Talk Radio with Dan Damon. The National and International attention that ReputationDefender is attracting is due to the overwhelming use of slander and defamation on the Internet. With today's Cyberspace world - more people will Google others to get information about them. It is critical to monitor your online reputation. Like Identity Theft, this can be devastating and potentially ruin businesses and people's lives. As a victim of Internet Defamation, I have decided to share my success story after the horrors of slander, defamation and invasion of privacy I endured.