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- Juggling the Many End-of-Year Events: Some Tips - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneThis is a busy time of year for families. It seems that every activity has an end of the year event, so parents and children are hurrying to recitals, chorus and band concerts, ball games and graduations. Hopefully, these events bring pride, joy and satisfaction. I hope that your child is ...
Views: 10 - Counterwill: The Most Misunderstood Dynamic in Teacher-Student Relationships - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Marvin Marshall“Counterwill” is the name for the natural human resistance to being controlled. Although adults experience this phenomenon, we seem to be surprised when we encounter it in young people. Counterwill is the most misunderstood and misinterpreted dynamic in teacher-student relationships. This ...
Views: 31 - Dealing With the “Gimmes": Four Steps to Teaching Children an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneIs Your Child a Materialist? Recently I have talked with a few parents who are frustrated that their children seem always to want something new or better. You may have experienced this yourself. Perhaps your child wanted one particular toy and was tremendously focused on it for days. In ...
Views: 33 - Talking to Teachers: Seven Steps to a Productive Meeting - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneWhen your child enters school a new institution enters your family. The school influences your family life, your child’s life, and his or her sense of well-being. Often this is a positive influence — new experiences, new friends, pride in learning. However, for most parents there comes a time ...
Views: 26 - Dining out with the family need not be a strain. - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from karla hineIn some cases the sheer thought of having to dine out with the family brings on feelings and emotions of fright and terror. Yet it need not be such a chore. I guess it all depends on the ages of the children and the personality of the people you are going to share a table and meal with. We need ...
Views: 19 - Bed Wetting in Children: Nocturnal Enuresis, Symptoms and a Helpful Guide - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Francis FrostParents who have children who wet the bed, need not to worry so much or go looking for medical intervention since there are usually no physiological problems with the child. First it is good to have a basic understanding of bed wetting. Bed wetting is medically known as Enuresis and happens a ...
Views: 28 - Help! My Teenager Won't Get Up Before 3 p.m.! - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ken RabowHelp! A parent was concerned about her recurring summer problem with her teenager. “I practically never see them from June to September! They refuse to come to dinner, never speak to us and they have wasted every summer since turning 13 with their friends; playing video games (doing who knows ...
Views: 47 - Mother's Day Without Mom - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ken RabowYou can tell where you are in your life by how you celebrate Mother's Day. If you are making a card in crayon, you're at the start of your Mother's Days. If you are borrowing the keys to the car, you're in the teen years. When you forget and get that "I'm not hurt, just disappointed" call from ...
Views: 34 - "10 Steps Towards Building Your Child's Self-Esteem!" - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenSelf-Esteem (SE) is your child's internal barometer as to how they see themselves. It is the core value or worth they place upon themselves. SE is the primary resource affecting the degree of happiness or unhappiness, success or failure your child will experience in the world. Our children's ...
Views: 44 - "Inspiring Our Youths to Greatness!" - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenI was presenting my Kids in Trance Seminar about 9 years at Brunswick City Schools in Ohio. I helped a teenage student resolve a problem with a school bully. The issue resolved itself so quickly that the teens' mother inspired me to assist other kids in the district. Since I was already in the ...
Views: 41 - Can You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenCan You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? The answer seems to be, "YES!" So if you are a concerned parent who truly understands the value of developing your child's self-esteem, this article will prove to be very valuable. Self-Esteem is your child's internal barometer as to ...
Views: 40 - 4 Steps to Bully-Proof Your Child! - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenDoes your child fear going to school or team practice? Is your child picked-on or teased by other kids? Bullying is a growing problem in our country. It can cause the victim hurt feelings, emotional damage, depression and in some cases suicide. Would you like to protect your child/teen from ...
Views: 39 - Family holidays in Egypt's Red Sea Region - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Anjela MuolkiHolidays to Egypt with the kids - no matter how old they are Family holidays will never go out of style, and Egypt’s Red Sea resorts offer the perfect family beach holiday, with plenty of sights and activities to tire the kids out too. The child-friendly beach resorts on Egypt's Red Sea offer ...
Views: 37 - Family Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceNew forum for families, relationships and anyone who is interested in understanding themselves, chatting to others who are a sounding board and good listeners, swapping information and making friends. You will find it is easy to make friends here and be yourself, far easier than it is when you ...
Views: 86 - Creating Stronger Parent-Child Bonds Through Chores: A Guide From West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Thomas LambertBonding with your children is a very meaningful and special experience, and like all children, the students at West Ridge Academy want to spend time forming strong bonds with their parents or guardians. When most parents think of bonding with their children, they think of playing with them in ...
Views: 26 - West Ridge Academy Assists Parents In Connecting With Their Adopted Children - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Thomas LambertWest Ridge Academy can help parents connect with their adopted children who need help. Establishing that connection with an adopted child can be one of the most difficult and sensitive things for parents to accomplish. West Ridge Academy says that a child can grow and become close to his or her ...
Views: 26 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 35 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 44 - What Gift Excites your Children? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Laura WimbleI still remember when I was a kid, the times I waited for a gift from my mum. Even though I knew there was no special occasion or something to celebrate, the enthusiastic feeling I had that my mum would have something new for me each day filled me with happiness. Although I was not ...
Views: 42 - The Ill Effects Of Poverty To Relationship Between Teens And Their Parents, According To West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Thomas LambertWest Ridge Academy can help families deal with the adverse effects of poverty on their relationship. Poverty makes it hard for families to focus on maintaining a close relationship as most family members would be pre-occupied with how to beat the odds and just basically finding out ways to ...
Views: 27 - Your Top Three Questions About ADHD Medications Answered - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“Medication levels the neurobiological playing field.” ~ Biederman, J., & Spencer, T. (2002) After receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, the most commonly asked questions people have are around ADHD medications. Despite the fact that we have been using the same psycho stimulants to treat ADHD for ...
Views: 101(1 vote) - West Ridge Academy Helps In Dealing With Angry And Aggressive Teens - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Thomas LambertBeing a devoted organization for teens and young ones, West Ridge Academy is an institution that can help you lead your wild teen into becoming a better person. Belligerent teens can also be dealt with by their parents through the parenting strategies that are taught by West Ridge ...
Views: 44 - What If She Fails? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneOften I meet with parents who are very worried about their children’s achievement, usually in school, but sometimes in sports as well. These are well-meaning parents who want the best for their children. They want them to have the best opportunities, and they want their children to have ...
Views: 95(1 vote) - Help! My Teen Is Glued To The Video Console! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ken RabowI remember when I first met Ricky (not his real name). He was a Grade 4 student in the school yard pushing and yelling with an aura of glee emanating from his face as the two Grade 5 kids (who were actually much larger than him) cowered, looking for a way to get out of Ricky's sphere of ...
Views: 61 - A Short Yet Effective Guide on Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Glenn FarrierParenting teenagers is a hard task for every parent. There are always differences in opinions between parents and teens that can lead to conflicts, and if not taken care of in time they can gradually worsen the relationship between parent and teen. Raising adolescents demands a lot of care, ...
Views: 44 - Finding Community - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneOver the weekend I attended a large family Passover seder with about fifty people in attendance. The seder is a dinner with a liturgy that tells the story of how Moses led the children of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. It got me thinking about the value of community in raising children. ...
Views: 53 - MIP Classes Teach Teens To Make Better Choices - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ari NovickHaving to mention topics such as alcohol awareness is never going to be an easy thing to bring up for parents. In many cases, parents avoided this topic until the very last second while in other cases it is just simply avoided. If you don't have an idea on what to tell your kids when it comes to ...
Views: 48 - 10 Warning Signs That Your Teen is Becoming "That Teen" - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ken RabowDid’ja hear about the Petersons? Their son Skeeter was kicked out of school, caught smoking something illegal and now he just stays up ‘till all hours of the night in his bedroom day in and day out in his Snuggie! So, when did the Petersons’ kid become “that kid” and what could the Petersons ...
Views: 91 - When to Stop the Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneLast week I posted about listening to your child and trying to find times that your child is available to talk. Many people commented on the value of just showing up to be available to talk. It’s a challenge to us busy, goal-oriented parents. In fact, last week I meant to write about this ...
Views: 58 - What It's Like Being Parents of a Drug Addict - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Ted EgoParents waking up one morning only to realize that they have to let go of the idea of living what seems to be a “normal life” in a perfect world. In a perfect world, parents are raising up good children who are respectful, loving and obedient. In a perfect world, children are diligent and ...
Views: 97 - Here’s One Simple & Fun Way to Connect with Your Teenager and Teach a Valuable Life Skill! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Deaunna EvansWhen teenagers begin to cut the apron strings during adolescence, parents often long for but are at a loss to know how to connect with their teenager. Lighthearted negotiating can be one simple and fun way to connect with your teenager and teach a valuable life skill at the same time. Teaching ...
Views: 86 - Keeping Your Child Safe from Sexual Predators - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneThis week we all have our minds on the disclosure of sexual abuse of young boys by a coach at Penn State. I have been struck by the emphasis on who did what when rather than concern for the children who were abused. For many of us it raises the frightening prospect that our children or ...
Views: 73 - We are all Prisoners In The Vicious Circle Tit For Tat Bullying Tag Game - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from William CottringerWe are all Prisoners In The Vicious Circle Tit For Tat Bullying Tag Game By Dr. Bill Cottringer, in association with Storm Door Productions. “Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” ~Benjamin Disraeli. Bullies Bullies come in all shapes and sizes— Countries, religions, girls ...
Views: 121(1 vote) - Five Great Family Habits to Embrace - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Ivana PejakovicKeeping your family together and keeping the relationships healthy does take work. It doesn’t, however, take any more work than having no structure at home and having your family all over the place. The trick is to create the right habits; once the good habits are formed they are as easy to ...
Views: 107 - Teenage Drinking - Not A Minor Offense - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from James GarrettOrdinarily speaking, once you turn eighteen years of age the law in most states states that you're an adult. You may make your own choices and be responsible for your own actions. You may also enter into a contract to buy a car or truck, a house, or a Fortune 500 company. You may vote in ...
Views: 89(1 vote) - How to get freedom from parents - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from chonyui kevinYouths complain that their parents don't respect them. Instead of being trusted, they are judge without a trial when something goes wrong. A young girl said, "My Dad always wants to know everything, where I am, when I am going to be back. But do they have to know everything?" Reasons for ...
Views: 103 - Tips for Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin Crisp Parenting teenagers can be particularly challenging for a parent. On the one hand, you have years and years of ...
Views: 77 - Josh Hoopes Offers Valuable Insights For Parents With The Release Of His New Book : “West Ridge Academy’s Ten Parenting Dilemma Busters” - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Josh HoopesBeing a parent is a serious enterprise. You have to be there day in and day out for your kids and your entire family, no matter what. Being a parent requires whole-hearted dedication, with no room for alibis such as calling in sick, as it is a 24/7, 365-days a year full time job. However, ...
Views: 63 - Baby Steps - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn StoneSome of you may have seen the old Bill Murray movie, “What About Bob.” Murray plays a man who is very dependent on his psychiatrist, played by Richard Dreyfus. Dreyfus encourages his patient to make progress in his life by “baby steps.” He has even written a book by that name. It’s a good ...
Views: 198(1 vote) - Improve Your Parent Reactions - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerOne of the crucial parenting skills for achieving the results you want involves paying attention to your child’s reaction to YOUR reaction. Observing the CONSEQUENCES of how you interact with your child reveals that your reactions are not just an effect of your child’s behavior, but also a ...
Views: 87 - In-Charge Parenting Guide - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerTo be in charge in child-parent relationships, parents will find great help by practicing a calm, confident, and loving in-charge attitude. Too often the parent acts as though the child needs to behave in a way that proves the parent is in charge for the parent to express that ...
Views: 87 - Support Your Child’s Goodness - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerGood parenting supports the child’s goodness. This is an INSIDE job, because “goodness” is an intrinsic quality. We can define the child’s “goodness” as: * Her genuine manifestation of love * His radiance of pure innocence * The heart-touching expression of herchild’s ...
Views: 69 - Raising Kids to Accept the Dark - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerMany children have a terrible fear of the dark. This can be trying for both the parent and the child. There is help for parents who are trying to help their children overcome their fears of the dark. Raising kids is a tough enough job but a child who is afraid of the dark can make raising kids ...
Views: 91 - Common Child Behaviors When They Lose Teeth - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerMost children begin to lose their primary teeth anywhere between the ages of six and seven years. This is a normal child development stage however; every child reacts differently to losing their teeth. Hopefully, your child has had regular dental visits to prevent premature loss of his teeth. ...
Views: 102 - Raising Kids That Don’t Talk Back - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerOne of the biggest pet peeves that parents who are raising kids have is talking back. Believe it or not, there are children out there that do not talk back to their parents or anyone else, for that matter. These children also tend to do very well in school because they are respectful to their ...
Views: 107 - Positive Child Behavior and Potty Training - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerPotty training can be a trying time for both the child and the parent. We all want to get our children out of expensive diapers as quickly as possible. Not only can they be nasty to change, they can kill your bank account and oftentimes, the child gets an uncomfortable diaper rash. It’s ...
Views: 102 - Parenting Help for Compromising Styles - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerMany people are afraid to ask for help learning to parent their children because it oftentimes makes them feel like they are inadequate. Nothing is farther from the truth. Asking for parenting help simply shows that you want to become the best parent that you possibly can be. That’s honorable ...
Views: 66 - The War between Parents and Children - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerRelationships between parents and children are constantly changing throughout life. When you have a newborn, it seems like the umbilical cord is still attached because they depend on you for everything. The parent and infant relationship at that point is always blissful although it is an ...
Views: 97 - Great Parenting Guidelines - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerThis article presents a parenting guide for stress-free child behavior management. Maintain order in your home in an orderly way. When the children become chaotic, concentrate on not letting the chaos get to you. Instead, maintain your calm, confident demeanor and proceed to handle things in ...
Views: 60 - The Value Of Parenting Classes - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerDespite the old adage that "kids don't come with instructions", any parent who actually believes this has never attended really meaningful parenting classes or read any of the great books or checked out any of the great websites on child behavior and development. While not all parenting ...
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