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- 4 Conversations You Should Be Having With Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonI wish someone would have warned me that I would have to have many difficult and sometimes embarrassing conversations with my children. Bringing up certain subjects can be awkward; but, as much as we might want to avoid certain topics with our children, we're better off facing the. If we don’t ...
Views: 1636 - 3 Ways To Demonstrate Love For Your Teen - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonGone are the days you could just snuggle with your child to show them you love them. Once they become teenagers, a simple “I love you” can be greeted with responses from positive, to eye-rolling embarrassment. So how can you best show your teen that you love them? Well actually, by being a ...
Views: 1385 - Those Times Teens Just Won't Listen To Any Parenting Sense - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYou’ve been talking to your teen and they don’t seem to listen to or even hear anything you say. They don’t even look up from whatever addictive devices they’re using at the time. So, naturally, you raise your voice and even throw in a few of your parents’ nuggets of wisdom for good measure. Ah, ...
Views: 1563 - The Importance Of Teaching Your Teens About Empathy - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonThere seems to be a never ending list of worries that lay heavily on a parent’s mind. Teen suicide is now the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 12 and 18. Depression in that age bracket has reached over 3 million affected each year. Not to mention the more mundane ...
Views: 1604 - How To Edit Privacy Settings On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Though the joy and benefits of social media can most certainly not be ignored but there are certain privacy risks that need to taken into consideration as well. Whether you’re a private individual or a socialite; an over-sharing adult or a secretive teen; you should be aware of your privacy ...
Views: 1337 - How To Edit Privacy Settings On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Though the joy and benefits of social media can most certainly not be ignored but there are certain privacy risks that need to taken into consideration as well. Whether you’re a private individual or a socialite; an over-sharing adult or a secretive teen; you should be aware of your privacy ...
Views: 1471 - 7 Online Safety Reminders For Your Child: GPS Locations, Privacy Settings, and More - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.No parent wants their child’s safety to be compromised online or in any other way. Between hackers, online predators, cyberbullying and other web safety issues, it is more important now than ever to remind your kids to stay safe online. It can also be hard if you don’t know what steps to take to ...
Views: 1330 - Parenting Teens: Culture and Slang Words of Today’s Teens - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Understanding your teenager is never an easy task. Teenagers are never easy to handle, and with the slang among them constantly changing, it can be difficult to keep up. The cultural aspect of teenagers has a lot to do with their slang, so knowing which slang means what will help you get a ...
Views: 1300 - How to React When You Find Your Teen Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Merryl LentzWhere there's smoke, there's often a teen playing with fire – a lit cigarette. If that teen happens to be yours, you may be clouted with emotions ranging from disappointment to rage to shock when you discover them smoking. Above all, you may be worried, because teen smokers are prone to turn ...
Views: 1328 - Writing a Cell Phone Contract with Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones are part of kids’ lives. That’s just how it is. Of course, not every parent allows mobile phone use. But, the trend towards having tech-savvy children is on a definite upwards swing. Roughly three-fourths of kids, 13- through 17-years, either have or have access to a smartphone, ...
Views: 1249 - Text Messaging & Sleep Deprivation in Teens - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.There is growing concern among parents and health professionals that text messaging is contributing to sleep deprivation, with teenagers being the most at risk group of being sleep deprived. Mobile phone ownership amongst children has risen exponentially in the last decade, with around 80% of ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Monitor Your Child's Text Messages - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Text messaging remains one of the most popular forms of communication for kids who own phones. A 2015 survey found that 88% of US teenagers aged 13 to 17 have access to a mobile phone of some kind and a majority of teens have smartphones (73%). This number rises to over 90% of teenagers if you ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Connect With Your Kids By Making Time To Talk About These Important Topics - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonBeing a present, available father in today’s world is tough. Money concerns are increasing, work hours are longer, and the general strains of the modern age are mixing with social and technological temptations that leave us struggling to balance our lives. As our children grow into the often ...
Views: 1423 - Hyperactivity: A Growing Problem, Or Kids Being Kids? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonBack in 2013 an editorial piece was published in the Huffington Post. It looked at a collection of studies that had been examined about ADHD diagnoses that were growing around the world. More and more children were being given the label, and often medicated for it. Were rates really ...
Views: 1637 - How Children Should React in Police Encounters - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Bella ThorneThe youth of today, particularly from larger cities, share a troubled relationship with the police and this is mainly due to the authority and image they give off. When young people are stopped by the cops and ask for an explanation, they are on most occasions, denied one and are fed lies and a ...
Views: 1028 - The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Distance in Relationships that Matter the Most - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Suzanne St. John SmithAs a psychotherapist, I often meet individuals, couples and families who at first describe the relationships that matter the most in their lives as ‘very close’, ‘tight’, and supportive. But later, after understanding the issues that brought them to my office, I view them more as insular systems ...
Views: 1362 - 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: 1056(1 vote) - Teaching Children About the Dangers of Alcohol and Tobacco - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from Rachelle Wilber\ Alcohol abuse can occur at any age, and it can lead to a lifetime of dependency. Tobacco can also be an addictive substance that could cause a variety of health issues such as lung or throat cancer. It can also make it harder to breathe, and the smell can make it harder for others to want ...
Views: 1014 - 16 Values To Instill In Our Daughters, Starting Now - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonWe are living in a bright new age for women. Though we have not yet reached true equality, the opportunities now are well and beyond those even a few decades ago. Our daughters can be anything. But along with such benefits come the stresses of life, which can have a serious impact on their self ...
Views: 1706 - So Your Teen Got Arrested: Should You Bail Them Out? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Anica OaksEven with excellent guidance and attentive parents, teens sometimes make mistakes that result in an arrest. If this happens to your teen, you'll likely feel both overwhelmed and frightened. As a parent, you may be wondering whether or not it is best to free your child as soon as possible or let ...
Views: 3632 - 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: 1090 - The Neurobiological Element To Addiction and What Can Be Learned About Sobriety - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonAddiction has been considered a disease by medical science rather than a character flaw for decades. In spite of that belief, it is only recently that we have been seeing real studies that back up this claim, providing us with a scientific basis for the brain-addiction connection. We can ...
Views: 4273 - Understanding Your Teen: The Introvert Versus Extrovert Equation - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonI have two sons, and they are both great boys. They don’t get into trouble, are doing well in school, and have close ties to friends, family, and community. I am proud of them every day, and I have enjoyed watching them grow. Especially as they are both so very different from one another. ...
Views: 1538 - How Fathers Can Keep Their Son's From Falling Into The Sexting Trap - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonThere is a serious threat that is looming over our sons, and they have no idea how dangerous it really is. Sexting has become an epidemic, and a shocking number of teenagers are engaging in it. This could be through text, programs like Snapchat, or on other sites across the web. Wherever it is ...
Views: 1376 - Adults Teaching Children: The Legitimization of Bullying - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithWhen I was in Grade 4, I struggled with an ability to read, especially when asked to read in front of the class. I wasn’t dyslexic but I was quite shy, and not at all confident about my intellectual abilities relative to my peers. Unfortunately, I had a teacher who, I discovered many years ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - 5 Stunning Hairstyles to Make Your Daughter Feel Like a Princess - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Rachelle WilberWhen you're helping your daughter get ready for the day, you've probably got a handful of go-to styles, but just as you enjoy trying something a new hairstyle, your daughter too might want to mix things up. Here are five ideas for styles that will make your daughter feel a little extra ...
Views: 995 - 2 Things I've Taught My Daughter About Health and Beauty That You Should ,Too - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonWomen of the world are under attack. All around them are messages from magazines. TV shows, peers and the internet, telling them what they are supposed to look like. They are being told what the ideal body shape is: how fat is too fat, how skinny is too skinny, what they have to do to be ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - 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: 1107 - 4 Things I Selfishly Wish My Daughter Had Taught Me Sooner - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonI know my kids love me. Of course they do—I’m their dad. But until recently I did not fully understand just how much they love me, or how much they, as children, do to try and make ME, the parent, feel happy and loved. My daughter and I have our moments, we argue and sometimes it's intense. ...
Views: 1553 - They've Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen“I'm just surprised by what's happening inside me now that the kids have left home.” My girlfriend nodded as she listened with compassion. I went on to tell her how I had assumed I would be glad to have my new-found freedom. It's what I had been waiting for, after all. I thought I ...
Views: 1030 - 7 Inexpensive Birthday Gifts for Your Kids - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Lauren JohnsonCome to our online shop and get the festive collection of gifts to buy a birthday present for your kids. Undoubtedly our products are of high quality and lowest in price. We will make your stressful task of buying gifts for a minute. Here you will find inexpensive birthday gifts in the very low ...
Views: 1354 - 4 tech gifts for Father's Day - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonDad can sometimes be the hardest person to shop for, making Father's Day gifting a real challenge. Luckily, many fathers love and use tech gadgets and gear – and there are a lot of cool new items to choose from. Here are four trendy and tech-inspired gift ideas, recommended by Marc Saltzman, ...
Views: 1547 - My Daughter is Challenging Me - by Submitted on May 30, 2016 from Charles G. HannaChallenges force us to correct, to improve, and to grow. More importantly, they are our Higher Power’s way of directing our attention to the areas that require immediate attention. It is like a self-monitoring system that tells when and where we need to change. No matter what that challenge or ...
Views: 1958 - A Lesson in Parenting Through Adversity - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Charles G. HannaMy daughter is finishing grade 6 and everyone in her class had to apply to an intermediate school. The selection process is quite grueling but I was very confident that she would be accepted in one or both of the schools she applied to. As the announcement date approached, the stress experienced ...
Views: 2308 - How to Know When to Give Your Teen Increased Responsibilities - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Anica OaksIncreased responsibilities are a rite of passage for teenagers. Many young men and young women are allowed to drive a motor vehicle once they reach legal driving age. Others are given the opportunity to prove themselves in the workforce by getting a job. So, how do you know when it’s time to ...
Views: 1276 - Is Your Adolescent a Major Headache? 4 Ways to Address the Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Anica OaksDealing with a troubled teen can be a very delicate situation. Any major missteps or communication issues could exacerbate these problems and make life more difficult for everyone involved. Whether you are currently dealing with a difficult child or simply want to prepare yourself for the coming ...
Views: 1302 - Staying Connected - 12 Tips To Successful Long Distance Parenting - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola BeerStaying Connected To Children When Living Apart - 12 Tips for Successful Long Distance Parenting Of all the challenges, change and stress divorce brings, long distance parenting is one of the most painful and difficult to face. And yet, it is a very real experience for countless numbers of ...
Views: 2376 - Love - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Holly BryantShe is a beautiful girl. I can see she has the heartache of living. There is the etched sadness in her eyes. The aching beauty of longing and wanting and hurt swirled together. The sadness of the soul where buried are things no one knows of. Smile, for life is beautifully hard and painful. We ...
Views: 1239 - How Parents Should Navigate Arguments with Their Teen to Develop Trust in The End - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonRaising an adolescent can be a frustrating time to be a parent. Even though the need to push boundaries, question authority, and argue rules is a healthy part of growing up, it can be maddening to hash out the same arguments day after day. Even though the arguments are pretty much ...
Views: 1301 - How Parents Should Navigate Arguments with Their Teen to Develop Trust in The End - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonRaising an adolescent can be a frustrating time to be a parent. Even though the need to push boundaries, question authority, and argue rules is a healthy part of growing up, it can be maddening to hash out the same arguments day after day. Even though the arguments are pretty much ...
Views: 1157 - Saving Your Marriage: Troubled Teen Edition - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonThere is no question marriage is work. It can be the greatest, best, most difficult work you ever do and when you have a good partner it is absolutely worth it. However, even the best of friends and companions can be tested by trying to parent a troubled teen. Trying While Being ...
Views: 1643 - Helping Your Teen When You Have No Help - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonSometimes good parents find themselves all alone when it comes to finding help for their troubled teen. Maybe they were single parents from the start, maybe they’re divorced, their spouse had died, or maybe they are still married but the other parent is not interesting in being helpful but no ...
Views: 1489 - Why Childhood Bullying Impacts Everyone - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisThere has been a lot of talk about bullying lately – and with good reason. Bullying is a traumatic experience that deeply marks victims and impacts every aspect of their life, long after the harassment ends. In America alone, 28 percent of kids are victims of bullying throughout the school year. ...
Views: 1471 - A Distinct Way of Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonPeople often say, “I really wished that my child would listen. He’s forever getting himself in trouble; at school, at home…” They then go into details of the many ways this child does these awful things. Regardless, there is a easy answer to this if you believe in yourself. Instead of thinking ...
Views: 2058 - 4 Valuable Life Lessons Your Child Can Get From Understanding Taxes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Anna RodriguezLife’s realities are tough, but knowing what these realities are makes you tougher. It’s like knowing who your enemies are and what they can do so you could be prepared for battle. Among the most difficult realities to understand are: “Why money is never enough?” and “Why does the ...
Views: 2135 - Eating Disorders, the disconnect between body and mind. - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Mark SchwartzWhen human psychological factors cause an illness, it is called psychosomatic – of the mind and of the body. Of all disorders an eating disorder is the epitome of a toxic relationship between psyche and soma, yet the body is our interface for navigating the world. Medical writer Jonathan Miller ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Three Mistakes Parents Make - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kemi SogunleParenting is one of the most remarkable experiences one can have. No one prepares for it. The skills develop as you go along. This is because every child brings on a different experience but raising children requires the similar adopted methods. However, as parents, we sometimes make the ...
Views: 1479 - The Invalidated Child - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodPART 1: This article is a series of articles on invalidation, including the experiences of a child or parent that has been invalidated and how parents, professionals and practitioners can validate children to make a difference to their outcomes. The invalidated child can seem like an ...
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