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- ***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: 2889 - ***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: 2066 - ***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: 3515 - 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: 1076(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: 3078 - 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: 1600 - 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: 902 - 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: 862 - 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: 687 - 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: 725 - 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: 4879 - 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: 1473 - 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: 783 - 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: 2625 - 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: 952 - 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: 896 - "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: 2130(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. ...
Views: 931 - About Teenagers and Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from John CampbellUnderstandably, most parents will go to any lengths to make sure that their children do not get into any trouble. They have never-ending arguments with their children about what’s right and what’s wrong; what they should do and what they shouldn’t. Knowing that they cannot follow their kids ...
Views: 876 - Help A Student..Write A College Application Letter Of Recommendation - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Carol EisemanOver the years, I have written numerous letters of recommendation for business associates. However, my favorites to write are for young students who are applying for colleges, scholarships or their first job. These are personal reference letters and I love getting the chance to sit with these ...
Views: 3847(1 vote) - Create A Successful Youth - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Justin SachsAt the end of the last century, there was a popular song that exclaimed our children are our future. It was a powerful song with a powerful message. Once we've finished our adult life and get ready to settle into our retirement years, they will be the ones to take over. We need to teach them the ...
Views: 1862 - Dare To Dream Big - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Justin SachsLook throughout the world at those who have achieved the most in life. People like Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Warren Buffett. These are the people who have stretched their imaginations to unforeseen levels. They have dreamt at levels we have never imagined. Their visions for what was possible ...
Views: 6567 - Water By Any Name May Not Be As Sweet – What Is Your Teen Drinking? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Grace LanniI opened my browser and the latests news headline was this: Bottled Water Has Contaminants Too, Studies Find. Just great, I say. Every week, I buy a case of bottled water– and press the kids to take a bottle to sports practice and use it to fill up during the day… Ok, the Erin Brockovich in ...
Views: 1009 - Students Making Difficult College Choices - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesMost students have come to expect an annual rise in tuition. The cost of a college education can increase from 3.5 percent to 6.0 percent. Increasing cost of energy and the struggle to compete with colleges that have large endowments is putting colleges out of reach for certain students. ...
Views: 1039 - High School Students Need A Bridge To College - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesAnnually, over 10 million high school students begin the process of applying to college. Their expectation is that college will be the same as high school. They remember getting 15 minutes of homework and studying on the bus on their way to the first class of the day. Everything seemed so ...
Views: 1148 - The 7 Steps to Optimizing Your Study Skills - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesStudy skills are a subject that is breezed over by students around the world. Each student has a different learning style that needs to be optimized. When you compare two students one seems to naturally grasp the importance of good study skills. Another student may face challenges because they ...
Views: 1243 - Raise Responsible Kids - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardIn my years working closely with kids and their struggles at school, I have found one big common denominator: Kids, especially teenagers, are always the victim of some kind of metaphysical injustice that gets them constantly in trouble… At least if you listen to them! Have you noticed that, ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - The iPod - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from FSB AuthorsHe strolled into the room and quietly laid his books on a desk. Class would begin in about three minutes; soon the teacher would be droning on about something utterly irrelevant to his life. Entirely removed from his surroundings, the small plastic gadgets in his ears piped in the words that ...
Views: 950 - ***The Broken Bottle Generation - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Sue Atkins“This Summer, many streets in urban Britain are thick with warm flowers and cold blood” Mary Riddell from “The Daily Telegraph” Research suggests that infants in loveless, violent and abusive homes will have had their emotions hard-wired ...
Views: 1098 - ***The Amazing Power Of Visualising - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Sue Atkins"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions" Albert Einstein Nobel Prize Winner for Physics When I discovered the amazing power of visualisation, or the act of creating compelling and vivid pictures in my imagination of how I would like things ...
Views: 1010 - Throwing A Graduation Party - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jeff FainGraduation is an exciting time for the graduate, and friends and family alike. It is a time to congratulate and commend the graduate for a job well done. Graduation is a huge milestone in anyone's life, and should be marked appropriately. A graduation dinner or graduation party is a great way to ...
Views: 1281 - ***The Power Of Saying “NO” - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Sue AtkinsWhy do we find it so hard to say no? Well one of the reasons is shortage of time we all seem to be in such a hurry these days. It's so much easier to give in and buy whatever it is your teenager wants rather than spending time explaining why you won't buy what they want or spend time dealing ...
Views: 1512 - ***Ten Simple Things To Do Every Single Day As A Parent Of A Teenager - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Sue Atkins• You can never be too loving with your teenage children. Get rid of that old wives’ tale that hugging them, holding them, or telling them you love them is spoiling your children. If many of the parents of the world paid more attention to their children, the world would be a better and happier ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - ***Setting Goals And Looking Forward. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Sue AtkinsAs the clock ticked down the old year and we all awaited the arrival of a brand new year, I begun to wonder what all the people around me truly wished for deep down in that very quiet place where dreams, hopes and wishes really live. You know the place where we don’t always reveal our true ...
Views: 1671 - ***Knife Crime – A Parent’s Role In The Solution - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Sue Atkins“Don’t wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom.” Jim Rohn, an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Rude and greedy behaviour among adults is contributing to the ...
Views: 2077 - ***Living In A Stepfamily - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Sue AtkinsDid you know that more than one in 10 families in the UK are now stepfamilies and the number is rising. As families become ever more diverse, it’s estimated that one in three people are now touched by a stepfamily, whether they are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin. But what is it ...
Views: 2010 - Goal Setting For Better Grades - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Eric MayoOne of the most important things you can do is to set clearly defined, realistic goals. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. Most students that fail have no specific goal in mind. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know where you have to ...
Views: 3094(1 vote) - Parenting Teenagers And Discipline In The Modern Age - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Garth MintunWe know it is difficult being a parent in this present age, but it is also difficult to be a teenager today as well. Never before has ¡§good judgment¡¨ been so crucial to survival. As part of the boomer population, I don¡¦t remember that my bad judgments would have the range of severe ...
Views: 1823 - How To Take Great Notes - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Eric MayoClassroom learning comes from a combination of textbook information and outside information from the teacher. It is necessary to take notes in class because not all of the information you will learn will come from textbooks. I have had students who tell me "I have a really good memory. I don't ...
Views: 1327 - Why Teens Need Good Grades - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Eric MayoGetting good grades is not just book learning but the development of skills that will serve one for life. For some, doing well in school is easy and for others a little work is necessary. We will look at what it takes to get good grades, but before we do that, let’s understand why education is ...
Views: 4329 - ***Knife Crime – A Parent’s Role In The Solution - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Sue Atkins“Don’t wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom.” Jim Rohn, an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Rude and greedy behaviour among adults is contributing to the ...
Views: 1078 - How To Organizing A Teenagers Bedroom - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Marilyn BohnTeenagers are busy, busy people. Often they get a bad rap from adults calling them lazy. But in my experience, which includes rearing five daughters and professionally working with troubled teens they are ambitious, fun and interesting. Teenagers are my favorite age. However, a lot of fights ...
Views: 1244 - ***Minerals For The Mind And Food For Thought - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Sue Atkins“Don’t wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom.” Jim Rohn, an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Rude and greedy behaviour among adults is contributing to the ...
Views: 1608 - Warning: Household Products Used As Inhalants...Causing Addiction & Death In Teenagers - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Amy CrowellMany parents do not know until it is too late…common household products are being used by teenagers as inhalants to get a short intense euphoric high. These inhalants are as inconspicuous and inexpensive as furniture polish or nail polish remover. Parents rarely question their child if they ...
Views: 5480 - Harvard’s 10% Financial Aid Policy Ain’t Necessarily So - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Reecy ArestyOn December 10th, 2007, Harvard President Drew Faust and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Michael D. Smith, announced their new, innovating financial aid program in an attempt to make Harvard more affordable for families of all incomes, but particularly for families of middle and upper ...
Views: 3005 - ***"Because kids don't come with a handbook" - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Sue AtkinsThere is absolutely no doubt that raising a family can be an exhausting, challenging and on many occasions a frustrating business; but when you get it right there is no single experience in life that will prove to be as fulfilling and rewarding as bringing up happy children. Every parent wants ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - ***Talking To Your Teenager about Drugs - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Sue Atkins"So what do we do? Anything - something. So long as we don't just sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late." Lee Iacocca Former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation Communication is ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Breast Tenderness in Teenagers and Young Adults - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Suzanne EarlyCan you remember back to when you were younger, to the time when you experienced breast tenderness? It's not easy being a young woman growing up. There is a constant roller coaster ride of emotions to feel and experiences to go through. Hormones are erratic, skin problems seem continual and your ...
Views: 7580 - ***The Power Of “No” - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sue AtkinsWhy do we find it so hard to say no? Well one of the reasons is shortage of time we all seem to be in such a hurry these days. It's so much easier to give in and buy whatever it is your teenager wants rather than spending time explaining why you won't buy what they want or spend time dealing ...
Views: 1582 - ***Being Truthful - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sue Atkins“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies” Nelson Mandela I remember when I was 19 spending a night in a cold, wet and blustery tent down in Devon playing the “Truth or Dare” game with a ...
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