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- Sizzle in Schools - by One day I was called by Stuart, a manager within “Business in the Community? to go to a meeting at the local council offices. “We have a project you might be interested in?he said (which was code for “How much free time have you got?. As you can imagine, the thought of a late night meeting with ...
Views: 1116 - Ready for School - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Gail Pursell ElliottThere was a story on the local news about getting ready for school. Part of it had to do with getting school supplies, preparing buildings and classrooms, but there was an additional story attached to the segment. It showed county law enforcement officers practicing shooting and learning how to ...
Views: 1114 - Troubled Teen? You can Start Helping Right Away! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Karen RyceWhat is the single most important goal to set to guarantee successful helping? Mutual Respect. If you want to help your troubled teen, it has got to start with you. You must be respectful first. Make respect your bottom line. Make respect your foundation. Decide that, starting now, you are ...
Views: 1114 - Talking to Teachers: Seven Steps to a Productive Meeting - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from 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: 1110 - Mineral Cosmetics: Safe and Ecological - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Bryan ChaseMineral Cosmetics: Safe and Ecological In today’s complex world, the idea of being beautiful, admired, and satisfied on the way you look is eminent and profound. As a growing awareness of our responsibility and an increasing sense of concern to one’s health are seen with an escalating number ...
Views: 1104 - Teens Taking Sides, A Painful Consequence of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandI received the following question which poses many challenges related to divorce and parenting. While there is never a one-size-fits all answer to relationship questions, I’m sharing my response with you as a perspective worth considering. This may be useful to initiate conversations with your ...
Views: 1104 - The Angst of Transition: From Your Parent's Home to Your Own - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I converse with young college alums, we often discuss the life between their parent’s home and their own. Whether the transition is from their parent’s home or from college to the workplace, our talks about handling the angst in transitioning are engaging. Most of them were told to go to ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Three Questions Lead To Student Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Most students would like to be successful in college, career and life endeavors. However, not nearly enough good students approach those important goals in a manner that will pay off. The solution is to ask three questions that will show them what they need to know. Although the questions are ...
Views: 1102 - 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: 1101 - 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: 1097 - What Every Parent Should Know About Alcohol And The Teenage Brain - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Tracy TresidderWe hear cases of it all the time. Teenagers, who have been experimenting with alcohol, sometimes have horrendous, harmful consequences both physically and mentally. What many parents may not be aware of is that according to recent studies, your teenager's experimentation with alcohol could also ...
Views: 1097 - Parenting a Teenager - What a Teen Wishes You Knew - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldAre you parenting a teenager? Would it help to know what he (or she) is thinking? Recently I sat down with a 17 year old young woman, Amy (not her real name), and asked her this question. (Colleen) "Amy, what frustrations do teenagers have with their parents? What do teenagers wish they could ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - 4 Keys To Peaceful Communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Tami WalshIn this second part series, “Communication: Turning Mother-Daughter Battles Into Bridges” I wanted to give you all a listing of the commonly occurring conflict areas I hear about in my practice. They are timeless and universal and I am sure you all relate to at least one if not ...
Views: 1088 - Helping your teenager through the economic downturn - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Mary GreshamThis is a particularly difficult time for teens whose families have been hit hard by economic changes. Why especially hard for teens? This is a time when teens want to break away from their families and turn towards their peers. But if the family is in crisis, it becomes very hard to break away ...
Views: 1088(3 votes) - How to Talk About Underage Drinking - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhen was the last time you spoke to your teen about drinking? This may include your drinking, their drinking or just the topic in general. This may seem like a silly question, but in fact it is an extremely important and often overlooked step in combating underage drinking. In working with ...
Views: 1086 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am in my forties, and hadn't had sex in years. - by Submitted on May 06, 2020 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. RomanceI am in my forties, and hadn't had sex in years. I met someone and we CLICKED. We had sex on the 2nd date, I know you can't unring the bell, and I'm betting that was probably a mistake, but there is a serious physical attraction between this man and myself ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - You Can Figure Out What Direction To Follow In College - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"For many college students, determining a direction and selecting a major can be a daunting task. Parents and friends usually offer their suggestions, talk about their experiences and voice their opinions. However, with so many options and uncertainties tugging at them, students may find that ...
Views: 1082 - 5 Halloween Traditions Your Kids are Sure to Love - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Anica OaksTraditions are the spice of life, and you may be looking for activities that your children will want to carry on for generations to come. While everyone may look forward to trick-or-treating, you don’t have to limit yourself to the activities of that night. Here are a few ideas for new ...
Views: 1081 - What can parents do to support their teens today? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiRaising a human is the most difficult thing. Young humans have just arrived here, they are getting so easily excited and disappointed at the same time. Sometimes they think everyone is a friend of theirs and they can trust anybody, while most of the times they feel lost and alone on this planet, ...
Views: 1080 - Finding Community - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from 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: 1078 - Friends for life, friends for health... - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Karen SchachterBy any traditional nutritionist's account, the weekend I just spent in Denver with my college girlfriends would rate as "bad for my health," with the possible unwanted side effects of weight gain, inflammation, blood sugar instability, and sleep deprivation, to name just a few. But despite not ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - The Youngest Targets - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonYears ago a Gatorade advertisement featured Michael Jordan doing what he does best—soaring all over the basketball court, dunking ball after ball. The voices in the commercial where children repeatedly singing, “I want to be like Mike.” Do you ever wonder why so many Christians are ...
Views: 1075 - ***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: 1068 - The Teen Brain - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever looked at your teenage as he or she comes rushing into the house, late again and missing their homework/coat/whatever it is you asked them to get and asked them “what were you thinking?” Have you ever asked that same question when you have caught them with their boyfriend or ...
Views: 1065 - Warning signs of child abuse. How to protect your loved one! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Bella ThorneChild abuse can be tough to identify, primarily because of the numerous layers of secrecy employed by many of those involved, from the child to the perpetrator and even the victim’s family. This happens because of different factors, for example, the child may feel guilty and afraid to come ...
Views: 1062 - Parents And Children In The New Energy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from George LockettAs parents, should we be worried, should we interfere when our children reach adulthood? Or should the now adult choose their own life path, following their own dreams and intuition? For parents these are difficult questions. A number of children and young adults are looking at the world in ...
Views: 1061 - Keeping Your Child Safe from Sexual Predators - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from 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: 1059 - Home Security Protection Tips for Office Going Parents - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Perfect Home DefenseWhether it’s getting your kids ready for school or you are trying to send your little one to daycare every day, your life as an office going parents seems to be shaking on the edge of chaos. With your smart home security system connected to your smartphone you can take several things off your ...
Views: 1056 - ***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: 1050 - 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) - Valentine’s Day: - Whisper with your love with Valentines Day Cards - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from rammanohar prasadValentine's Day 2011, represents a day to show on love, friendship, romance, and maybe even a small lust. Valentine's Day is a day for gorgeous gifts and heart shaped cards and candy. It's as well a day for parties. Every one express his/her feelings on this special day and celebrate this day, ...
Views: 1042 - While You Use A Bb Gun Beware Of Certain Points Of Safety - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Frank JitWhen you talk of making the best of gift item for your child then there are ample options that you can choose from. Bb guns are certainly an excellent gift option for people and especially for children. If you want to take your child out for hunting then you would certainly not want to start off ...
Views: 1042 - 5 Ways to Better Parent Your Teen - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Glenda GabrielFor parents experiencing teen behavior problems, the stakes on knowing the right things to do can suddenly become very high. For parents of difficult teens, that learning curve must accelerate rapidly. Passivity or denial is gambling with your teen’s future. Be present in your teen’s life and ...
Views: 1041 - Bringing Teens Home for the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2005 from Barbara McRae, MCCHolidays can be tricky business for parents and teens due to differing expectations. While we each want to feelloved and accepted for who we are, we have our own ideas about how that ought to occur. The secret to having kids look forward to spending time with mom and dad lies in treating teens ...
Views: 1040 - How To Effectively Deal with Your Teen Dating - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from jamie williamsIt's not out of the normal for parents to disapprove of someone their teen son or daughter is dating. Quite frankly, it's a parents nightmare to see their 16 year old daughter with a 23 year old covered in tattoos and piercing's, or their son bringing home a girl deemed the neighborhood slut. ...
Views: 1038 - Guiding Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are raising our children we are guiding them through life, giving them advice and teaching them what they need to know. Children follow by example; they watch and listen to everything we do. What habits we have in ourselves can follow them in their lives. How we look at the world can ...
Views: 1037(5 votes) - Teen Success in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandTeen Success in Challenging Times: Practical Tips on How You Can Help Your Teen By Bobbi DePorter These are challenging and disruptive times for all of us – wars, the environment, the economy – and our kids, particularly teens, are being affected as well. Everywhere they turn there is talk of ...
Views: 1034 - Divorce is Tough – Even Tougher on Teens! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Linda BertrandWe all know divorce is tough on families. Everyone is affected, especially the children. In most cases, the older the children, the more complex the reaction and more difficult the adaptation. There are many reasons why. Older children have a longer history in the former family unit, regardless ...
Views: 1033 - Teen Drivers - Distractions And Other Risk Factors - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Valerie NayObviously, there are some pretty big differences in the danger factors between teen drivers and adults -- not the least of which are inexperience, risk taking, immaturity and greater risk exposure. The good news is if we are paying attention, we can help kids stay more focused on safety as ...
Views: 1032 - Child Tracking as a Means of Safety - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Cheris DarinaCell phone technology is constantly progressing and many cell phones include GPS tools. While GPS technology is typically used for directions or to find a missing cell phone, it can also be used to track the location of a child. Unfortunately, relying on the phone for the position of one’s child ...
Views: 1018 - Are You Teaching Your Children To Not Listen? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerPositive Discipline is about teaching children, in a loving way that preserves their healthy self-esteem, to behave well ON THEIR OWN. It is also about teaching children to heed our directions when we need to direct. We teach children to IGNORE our directions, and our corrections, when ...
Views: 1017 - Dangers of Steroid Abuse by Kids and Teens - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Bella ThorneThe news is filled with stories about athletes and other sportsmen ‘juicing’, using steroids regularly to enhance their performance. Everyone from professional Olympic gymnasts, cyclists, baseball players to even swimmers have been held accountable – and in some cases have admitted to- the use ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Should You End Marketing All through COVID-19? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2020 from kingof seoThe Influence of Coronavirus on Small Business As a human, I'm sure you've been suffering from COVID-19 (also known as story coronavirus) in a few way. Whether which means worrying all about elderly parents, changing journey ideas or stocking up on needs to home based for the foreseeable ...
Views: 1016 - The Fast Track to Success & Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from michael atmaThere are no limits to the amount of happiness, health, wealth, success, or love that you can attain. The only limits that exist are the ones that are created through limited thoughts, words, actions and attitudes. It's quite simple how this works. Wherever you find yourself manifesting ...
Views: 1015 - Adjusting To Your Teenager - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen our children reach their teen years, they can become defiant and seem to be working against us. Why is this? Because they are trying to search out who they are, and in the process, their perception of you tends to change. This can be the hardest part; a once loving and rather obedient ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Tips And Tricks To Communicating With Teenagers - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roberto SediciasThe teen years are perhaps some of the most awkward and troubling times in a person’s life. It is a time when the youth feel oppressed by the adults and feel as though they are not understood by anyone. Though these feelings continue on throughout adulthood, they are never so strong and so ...
Views: 1013 - Is Your Teen Defiant And Unreachable? West Ridge Academy Has Answers - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Thomas LambertYou feel like you've tried everything to help your defiant teen and not you are struggling to figure out what to do next. Many parents before you have been there, in fact your own parents may have felt the same way, just don't give up on them. Remember at one time this same child loved and ...
Views: 1012 - Why Didn't I Have Twins? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bill McLeodI have always said that I am the most blessed father in the world to have my children. Raising them on my own has definitely been a challenge, but with challenges come great rewards. I hope that I can just keep the two of them around long enough to realize this. My son is now 17 and I am so ...
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