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- Is Teen Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Reaching Crisis Proportions? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Carl-Peter LehmannThe frightening part about teenage alcoholism and teenage drug abuse, is how young the kids today are that are becoming addicted. Seeing kids of 11-13 in rehab centers being treated for addiction is not unusual It's not easy being a teenager. Trying to fit in, make sense of yourself and the ...
Views: 2735 - Are You Responsible for Your Children's Wrong Choices - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Francis HoseinDo you feel as you get older that you are responsible for your children’s wrong choices they make while they are with you growing up? Is the answer you give a logical or an emotional answer for knowing where the answer comes from can make a difference in you holding feelings of guilt about the ...
Views: 864(2 votes) - Why Teens Should Include Music in Their Education - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you a teenager who has the need and desire to acquire useful hobbies and skills you can use to live a better life? Are you the parent of a teenager who does not play a musical instrument or take any musical classes? I can tell you that a musical education is an invaluable tool and asset to ...
Views: 2418 - How Rihanna Can Be a Positive Role Model for Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergChildren today are caught in the crosshairs of modern media. Technology has become their babysitter – reality TV, nude photos on the Internet, bizarre videos on YouTube, seductive text messages. It's time for these young people to be exposed instead to role models who have the potential to ...
Views: 2812 - Use of Diet Pills by Teenagers Increasing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jen PageA study looking into the eating habits of teenage girls suggests that the use of diet pills in young women is climbing at alarming rates. Research conducted by the University of Minnesota’s "Project EAT" (Eating Among Teens) showed that 62.7% of female teenagers use moderately unhealthy weight ...
Views: 3027(2 votes) - Helping Teens Cope with Their Parent's Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAdolescent years are supposed to be fun, but when adolescents have to deal with their parents’ divorce, it becomes a devastating roller-coaster ride. It is common for teens to assume that their parent’s divorce may be their fault. Feelings of regret for being unable to prevent the parent’s ...
Views: 2467 - Parenting Towards Independence: Setting Rules for Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Laura DoerflingerWhat are good rules and rewards for teenagers? Why do we bother putting rules into place? Limits and guidelines during adolescence are an important part of getting the budding adult ready to leave home. During this preparation time, keeping focused on the end result (a successful adult) is ...
Views: 6070(1 vote) - 40 Ways to Show Your Teen You Care - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey Pihulyk40 Ways to Show Teens You Care 1. Communicate openly and frankly with them 2. Cherish their input 3. Give them your full attention when they do open up, maintaining eye contact 4. Be interested in what interests them 5. Remember that each child is unique 6. Do your best to attend their sports ...
Views: 2715(1 vote) - Super-Sizing Your Teen’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Aurelia WilliamsYour teenager may go through times where their self-esteem goes up and down; especially if they’re being teased by their peers. You may want to find ways of raising your teen’s self-esteem to a higher level to help them cope with their issues. Here are some ways you can do just that: Take the ...
Views: 986 - Preparing Your Teenager and Yourself for Dating - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Aurelia WilliamsAt some point, your teenager is going to want to start dating. This will happen whether you want it to or not. Keeping your teen locked up from the concept of dating is not going to make for a healthy relationship between you. It’s important that you work through the teen dating scene with ...
Views: 912 - Why You Should Know Who Your Teenager’s Friends Are - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Aurelia WilliamsYou may very well know some of your teenager’s friends already because they grew up together. But, as they grow into their teen years, most lose some of those friends and gain new ones to take their place. You might be wondering, at this point, if it’s worth getting to know their new friends or ...
Views: 980 - Discipline and Control - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverSometimes as parents we need to be extremely creative in our discipline. I managed to have a stroke of creative genius when my son was 16 that I want to share with you that helps illustrate a facet of Empowerment Parenting: "The only person whose behavior you can control is your own." When Kyle ...
Views: 1146 - Parents and Their Child’s Privacy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverWhen does a child’s right to privacy begin and a parent’s right to know end? I don’t have definitive answers but I do have what I hope will be some helpful guidelines. Let’s begin by looking at the opposite ends of the continuum. To begin at the beginning, you start off with an infant, who ...
Views: 2005 - Teen Dating Advice - Teens Dating with Super Rating - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Marian PobeeYour teen just received or gave out a card on Valentine’s Day. The other person involved, is a school mate she fancies and would really love to go out with - a potential date. With all the dangers out there in the world today, you have dreaded the time when your teen will ask to go out with ...
Views: 1451 - What to Do When Your Stepkids Disrespect You, Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanThis is part 2 of a two-part series by James Lehman, MSW on Blended Families. In this article, James discusses the importance of respectful behavior in a blended family, and how parents can achieve this from all the children in the family. Over the years, many parents in blended families have ...
Views: 3476(5 votes) - Preventing Sexual Assault - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kerry SauveRecently there was a very violent abduction/sexual assault in our city. While this is not surprising in a major city anywhere in North America, it is however sad that we rarely think twice about the impact this type of crime has on the victim and society after the headlines fade. I would like to ...
Views: 1375 - Building Core Values In Childen: Home Course For Families - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidRaising children to become conscientious, empowered, responsible and joyful adults who are in complete charge of their lives is what we strive for as parents. If you could give your kids the skills and the tools to do this, it is something you would do in without a second thought. I am going ...
Views: 1164 - Adolescent Peer Pressure - Wanting To Fit In - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Yvonne ClarkPeer pressure is not isolated to one age group, everyone needs to belong or feel connected to his or her own age group. Kids and adults are partnered to peer pressure. Teens like adults are influenced by their peer group. This is normal behavior and is modeled for teenagers by the adults around ...
Views: 14752(1 vote) - MOUNTING THE [SCHOOL] BARRICADES - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Toby Klein GreenwaldMOUNTING THE [SCHOOL] BARRICADES Advocating for our Children A proviso: The majority of teachers are caring, kind and dedicated to promoting the happiness and self-esteem of their students. They are usually underpaid, underappreciated, overworked, and continue in spite of that, because they ...
Views: 1273 - Handling Conflict with Your Teenager - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhen having conflict and struggle with your teen, it’s easy to feel as if the entire family is falling apart. I’ve found that a better view of handling conflict is to see it as an opportunity to pull your family together, like never before! Conflict Can Be the Precursor to Positive ...
Views: 2018 - Vision Board For Teens Self Esteem Issues and Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsSelf-esteem and confidence can go a long way during your teenage years and beyond. The question is how can this be accomplished? The answer is many faceted and it starts with the family/teachers/roll models, as these are the areas that are most active in a child’s life during the formative ...
Views: 6557(1 vote) - Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardSomething just came to my mind recently observing the cats I have in my house. It really struck me how relevant this would be to kids and parents, and how much it can impact people. Earl Nightingale has a chapter in one of his recordings called “Attitude”. I played it to my class a couple of ...
Views: 2327(1 vote) - Did a Teacher Touch Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardDo you have any cool teacher stories? Someone who impacted your life in a positive way? Someone who told you one thing one time, in passing maybe, and who really made a difference? Teachers really give a lot for our kids. Talking from experience, I can tell you that knowing that you have made ...
Views: 2895(1 vote) - “My Blended Family Won’t Blend--Help!” Part I - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James Lehman“I don’t know what to do anymore,” said Jill, stepmother to two teen girls and mom to one biological son, aged 10. “My stepdaughters don’t respect me—I’m the ‘evil stepmother’ to them—and pretty much ignore whatever I say. And my son is constantly telling me that my husband isn’t fair, and that ...
Views: 2601(3 votes) - How Kids and Teenagers Can Defeat Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you a kid or teen who will do anything at school just to gain points with the “in-crowd”? Would you like to stay out of trouble and maintain your integrity and dignity while not giving in to the whims of peer pressure? Do you want to make choices at school that you can look back on with no ...
Views: 1392 - ***The 6 Types of Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsJust relax and breathe deeply and slowly for a few moments and think about the most romantic, passionate, sensual and loving moments in your life. What were you doing….. seeing…… hearing and feeling in those magic moments? What would you be willing to do, or give up doing, to experience these ...
Views: 2583 - ***If You Really Loved Me, I Wouldn't Have To Ask - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsDo you want more attention, more respect, more help with the kids, more hugs, more romance, more surprises, more time together, more intimacy, and more fun? Someone to babysit, iron the shirts, help make the dinner sometimes or hang up the towels in the bathroom? Then ask. “But I shouldn’t ...
Views: 1890 - ***Six Needs of Every Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsAlthough most of us desire a healthy relationship it’s surprising how many of us don’t really understand what makes love survive long term. Most of us are bombarded with images of love and sex in magazines, TV adverts, and on the radio but often they idealise, romanticise or trivialise love. So ...
Views: 11280 - ***The Dance of Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThe Dance of Intimacy This week will be all about Valentine’s Day and can be a time of great romance or great pain. Many people put their children first and of course while this is necessary and honourable is it at the expense of your own relationship? I remember a great friend of my Mum and ...
Views: 1970 - ***Keeping the Glow with Your Partner - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThe Permission to Criticise your Partner Exercise! This worksheet is one that I use with my personal clients and I thought as it's a special week about romance and keeping the glow I'd share it with you! This worksheet gives you complete permission to let it all out – all the frustrations, ...
Views: 1921 - ***A Thought Provoking Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThe pioneering biologist Bruce Lipton found that the cells in your body are always in one or two modes: protection or growth. Basically, in fear–mode or in love-mode. Whenever we feel threatened or judged we immediately go into fear –mode and close down, defend and shut ourselves ...
Views: 3122 - ***Curbing Teenage Drinking - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsSir Liam Donaldson the Medical Chief launches five-point guide for parents on how to stop children abusing alcohol As all my friends know, I like a glass of wine or two, but teenage drinking is a very big problem here in the UK and it needs your support, your confidence and your belief in your ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - ***The ‘Boomerang Kids’ Stretch Parents to Limit - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThere’s a new word out on the street called the “boomerang kids” - children who return to their parents’ home in adulthood and remain there into their 20s or even 30s !!! According to a leading charity Parentline Plus they are putting enormous strain on family relations. Student debt, the ...
Views: 2850 - ***Tips for Teens Going on Hols with Their Parents! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsBe patient with your parents! • Stand on a piece of paper and write your parents names on it. As you step onto it imagine you are stepping into your parents view of the word. Really get inside their heads and see through their eyes. What do they see……. what do they hear….. and how do they feel ...
Views: 2031 - ***Truancy Prevention Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsA parent is jailed every two weeks. Every school term a parent is jailed for their child's truancy once a fortnight every school term in England and Wales! What a shocking statistic. But what can you do as a parent? • Be actively involved in your teen’s life – talk, chat, guide, nudge, ...
Views: 3478 - The Path to Success for The Goal Setting Teen - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Marian PobeeAt the beginning of the New Year most people come up with their New Year’s Resolutions. Unfortunately, by the beginning of February most people would already have broken their resolutions. Wouldn’t you like your teen to learn the skill of goal setting, that will persist year after year, and that ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Constructing an Effective College Application Activity Sheet - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Carol EisemanWhat is a college application activity sheet? The activity sheet is a tool for admissions counselors to evaluate the student in a perspective that is above and beyond grades and test scores. All college applications require information outlining the applicant’s extracurricular ...
Views: 3047 - The Trap of Enablement - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Rebecca KimbelHuman beings appear to have more trouble with the transition of their young into adult behavior than other species. It is common for humans to struggle with a great deal of distress in the process of getting their adult children to behave like adults. Most parents, as well of their off spring, ...
Views: 1563 - Encourage Your Child to Start Their Own Business - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from S ThompsStart their own business? Shouldn't kids just have fun being kids? They'll learn about work and money soon enough... We love our children. We encourage them to do their homework and to do well in school. If they're on any sports teams, we encourage and support their efforts. We arrange for ...
Views: 878 - Taking a Closer Look at Teenage Depression - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt may be difficult to distinguish teenage depression symptoms from the erratic behavior that goes with the tumultuous period called adolescence. As teenagers generally present a complex and baffling picture, it may be hard to ascertain whether your teenager is behaving in a normally strange way ...
Views: 838 - Parental Obligation in Drug Abuse Prevention - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraChildren as young as 8th graders are now capable of drug abuse. The drug called Ecstasy/MDMA is now being experimented on by these curious children. But is it really just curiosity that led them to experiment with and abuse this drug? More often than not, parents can be so preoccupied with ...
Views: 661 - Be on the Lookout for Teen Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe teenage years can be a time of great emotional turmoil as it is the transition from childhood to adulthood. A lot of issues such as peer pressure, search for identity, romantic and family relationships as well as school performance beset teenagers as they undergo this phase. It is inevitable ...
Views: 703 - Out of Whack! The Importance of Balance in the Life of Adolescents - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Aaron WelchHave you ever lost your balance? You know, you are walking along, singing the few words you actually know from the song you just heard on the radio when, suddenly, a clever square of sidewalk instantly raises its corner, catches your shoe, and hurtles you forward, out of control! You desperately ...
Views: 4846 - Nicotine Addiction in Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Mark PetersonPeer pressure has a significant influence on teenage smoking. Many anti-smoking organizations claim that teenagers begin their smoking habits due to peer pressure, and cultural influence portrayed by friends. However, one study found that direct pressure to smoke cigarettes did not play a ...
Views: 1448 - How Can I Talk to My Child About Alcohol? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Mark PetersonThe National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism gives some practical strategies for bringing up the subject of alcohol use with your child: # Encourage conversation. Encourage your child to talk about whatever interests him or her. Listen without interruption and give your child a chance ...
Views: 761 - Protecting Kids from Dangerous Media - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Dwight BainDangers of Media “Riptides” Positive steps to protect kids from negative media exposure By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Author If you live near an ocean, you know about riptides, which are highly dangerous currents that can rip your legs out from under ...
Views: 2593 - Trauma and Dating Violence Common Among Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mark PetersonSexual abuse is any type of sexual activity to which you have not consented. It may involve pressure to consent, the use of force, violence, or bodily injuries. Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and not being able to truly consent to sexual activity is considered sexual assault as ...
Views: 931 - What are Teen Drug Abuse Symptoms? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mark PetersonHere are some general tips that may be life saving for your child: # It is imperative to stay vigilant of your child’s moods, attitudes, behaviors, and school performance. # Be aware of the telltale warning signs that may appear when your teen is using. Most teen’s behavior changes ...
Views: 872 - "You Only Ever Work for Yourself" - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardThe following is a re-ordered compilation of a few thoughts that randomly came to me while running this morning, listening to the great Zig Ziglar on my IPod. You'll find that it is more intended to parents who have teenagers and who want them to regain their motivation, but, in the process, I ...
Views: 2087(2 votes) - Children Learn More With One-On-One Tutoring - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Patricia GoodwynAfter school tutoring is practically the norm today. Even in these economically challenging times, parents still put their children's educational needs first. They realize that the best gift they can give their child is a good education. That’s why so many choose private one-on-one tutoring. ...
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