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- It Can Be Tough to Change Our Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI was recently reminded how tough it can be to change our behaviors. When we identify something about ourselves we want to change, it can be difficult to sustain the new behavior in the beginning. It may be that we want to be more tolerant, patient or minimize our need to be perfect. This ...
Views: 1096 - ***Abstinence & Consent – Do They Belong Together? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Mike DomitrzHow discussing consent is the ultimate way to discuss abstinence with teens. Throughout the country, some parents and educators are saying, “Our schools believe in discussing abstinence. Won’t teaching teenagers about consent lead to more sexual activity among those same teenagers?” Teaching ...
Views: 1730 - How Common Is Self Harm? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodShockingly, 2% to 6% of the general public had engaged in self-harm at least once in their lifetime. Where the peak of self harm actions are among students, ages 16 - 22, see falls in 13% to 35%. For most, the problem will resolve before adulthood but sadly, 10% of the remaining still continues ...
Views: 2057(1 vote) - 4 Threats to Your Teen that Cell Phone Monitoring Software Can Prevent - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Hemant SirohiTeenagers today are much more overconfident than in the past, often feeling they can handle things they actually can't and having a sense of entitlement to things they aren't entitled to. On the other hand, dangers are not only more varied, but they can be very subtle for a teenage mind. It's ...
Views: 1193 - Why Do You Need an Allowance Contract for Your Teen? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Jade RobinsonAn allowance contract for your teens is not just about the pocket money you (parent) provide to them, it goes beyond that helping you to teach, train and turn your teens to capable financial planners. To let Your Teen Learn Value: “Value has a value only if its value is valued”, this was once ...
Views: 3420(3 votes) - Parenting Solutions to Time-outs & Rules for Your Child or Teenager - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Thomas LiottaIf you have done any parenting style or parenting solution research at all, you will have found Supernanny Jo Frost all over the internet, including YouTube. When I was raising my children Supernanny Jo Frost was my hero and still is today! What if her child rearing philosophy could be enhanced ...
Views: 1362(2 votes) - Three Wishes for your children that will also bless you - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBeautiful Blessing As a parent, you are in the greatest position to bestow blessings upon your child. Many will just wish for a healthy baby while some are more ambitious: the child must get to a good university and make millions. Your Wish Whatever your wish for your child and there ...
Views: 3443(1 vote) - Teen And Facebook - What Activities You Should Monitor And Why? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Jade RobinsonAre you concerned about what your teen is doing on Facebook? Not sure how much you should check on their online life? It can be confusing figuring out how much freedom you should give your teen, especially when it comes to the Internet. It’s important that you do not come across as the enemy, ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - How To Assist Children Deal With Death - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from John AllanHow Children Deal With The Experience Of Death As adults and parents, our highest priorities are our kids. We attempt to protect our children at all times and protecting them from death’s reality is tempting, but to do so may create more distress and harm than may be the case if we play it ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Studying - BLAH!... Or... The 3% Investment! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoBack to school for a month now, and the routine has settled in for most students. When the school year begins most every student heads to school with a genuine desire, and usually a sincere effort, to do better academically. After a few weeks, unfortunately, the realities of schoolwork and ...
Views: 896 - Effective Consequences 101 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Jade RobinsonDo you want to know the real secret to motivating your child? The answer is simple: Effective Consequences. This guide, Effective Consequences 101, is designed to provide the perfect foundation for effective consequences so that you can start using them today in your home. What are ...
Views: 1480(3 votes) - Wake Up and Touch the Roses - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoEach and everyone one of us is like a rose - unique and beautiful. For us parents, the beauty and uniqueness of each of our children radiates intense love from our eyes and through our hearts from that first moment we hold them in our arms. The natural desire to love them, care for them, ...
Views: 1024 - How to Make Your Teens More Responsive To Parental Direction? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Jade RobinsonAre you struggling to get your teen to follow your direction? Is your child flat-out ignoring you? This can be really frustrating, especially when you take into consideration all you’ve invested in their upbringing and wellbeing. Teenagers usually do whatever they feel like doing, not ...
Views: 1576(3 votes) - Socratic Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayParenting isn't about having all the answers. It's about helping children learn to think for themselves and rediscovering yourself and the world through the eyes of your child. Socratic Parenting focuses on knowing yourself, knowing your child, and becoming the change you wish to see in your ...
Views: 3434(1 vote) - Extreme Kids - Pampered or Abused - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Mary WilkeyUnless you're a hermit or an ostrich, you have noticed how mean, thoughtless, and rude today's kids are. Of course, I'm speaking in generalities. Yes, we can compare them to us "perfect" kids of yesteryear, who routinely addressed adults as "ma'am" and "sir," and who behaved in many other ...
Views: 1586 - Without Consent or Force - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Laurie GrayOne of my jobs as a deputy prosecuting attorney was to review cases of sexual assault, determine what crime (if any) had been committed, and assess the likelihood that we would be able to prove every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. While the specific laws are different in each ...
Views: 1189 - A Safe Place for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayThere were times during the weeks that followed my daughter’s birth that she would cry, and I would wonder why. She was warm and dry and well-fed, but she still cried. I remember holding her in my arms and rocking her and suddenly realizing that she missed the security of my womb. She wanted ...
Views: 1150 - How To Motivate Kids – I Have the MOST Unmotivated Kid on the Planet – Or Do I? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Susan PatersonMy son was very motivated to purchase his own computer. He had saved up close to $1000 by the time he was 11 and purchased it. You better believe he was always asking for extra chores to do in order to make money the year and a bit that preceded that purchase. He was one motivated kid! Now ...
Views: 1186 - Simple Parent Strategy For Parenting A Teenager - Would It Kill You To Say Yes? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonI brought my beautiful blue-eyed 3 week old daughter to her baby shower 15 years ago and the guests were invited to give me their best parenting advice. I heard many things from "nap when your baby naps" to "wash all the clothes you're receiving as gifts right away so you'll know what size they ...
Views: 1135 - The Sweet Taste of LOSING? How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonShe asked her son, "Did you do your best?" He said, "Yes!" She replied, "Then I'm proud of you." And so began a pattern of copping out that would last his whole life. What if children had parents who instead of asking, "Did you do your best?" asked, "Did you do whatever it takes?" ...
Views: 968 - Disciplining Children Using Public Humiliation - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonWith the rise of social media there seems to be a sad trend emerging - public humiliation as a tactic for disciplining children. I was shocked and disturbed by how many of my own Facebook contacts were hitting "like" recently on a video of a father shooting his daughter's laptop as a form of ...
Views: 1935 - Help Your Child Overcome School Stress - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Mark Dworkin"Help Your Child Overcome School Stress" Written by Mark Dworkin LCSW www.markdworkin.com After “No Child Left Behind” from the Bush era, the public schools drastically changed. For better or worse, they have changed. Now kids begin routine standardized testing in elementary school ...
Views: 1141 - Letter to Bully - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Becky RichardsonDear Bully, What makes you think you can treat other people the way that you do? What inside you tells you it is OK to ridicule, push around and threaten those that cross your path? What do you gain from it? Do you really get that? Or are you fooling yourself? I want to tell you ...
Views: 1195 - He's Not Homesick But His Mom Is - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Dana McIntyreIt’s been a month since my son, Matthew left for college. I had promised myself that I wouldn’t be a basket case and would not need a prescription for Xanax or several bottles of wine, although I purchased a few just in case. All summer I knew this day was coming but boy, it sure showed up ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - He's Taking My Heart With Him - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Dana McIntyreIs this really happening? I found myself standing in my son’s room today. Not in a creepy watching-him-as-he’s-sleeping kind of way. Just standing there, looking around at all of his posters tacked to the walls. I see the “Captain” stripes on his letter jacket gently strewn across the chair. ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: Guidelines for Co-Parenting after Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Tina Tessina(To view video, click here.) No matter how angry or hurt you may be after a divorce, if you have children, you’ll still share a lifetime with their other parent, your ex. Dr. Romance offers guidelines for moving past the anger and hurt, and finding a way to co-parent your children that is ...
Views: 2029 - Strength in Community - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI recently wrote about the complicated feelings that parents have when their child is diagnosed with a learning disability. While these feelings are all a normal part of coping with a special needs child in your family, they can interfere with your well being and your ability to advocate for ...
Views: 1122 - Best Feet Forward - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThat’s how we all want to start the school year—with our best feet forward. This morning as I returned from walking my dog, I met a neighbor Mom and her two young children. They were returning from a trial walk to the local elementary school. The older child is starting kindergarten, and they ...
Views: 1118 - Use a Personal Tracking Device for Disobedient Teens - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Cheris DarinaThe teenage years are usually the toughest both for the teenagers themselves and the parents. It is almost as if a switch gets hit when a child reaches about 13 or 14 years old and they suddenly crave privacy. Many parents may be astonished by how quickly their child has changed into a secretive ...
Views: 1808 - 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: 808 - Facebook – is it really a solution? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Kate CarltonFacebook, the most popular social media in the country. People get to invent themselves in all different ways and portray the pictures of their lives in just the way they want to. And what about your children? The best, most beautiful, smartest kids ever. Where posting SAT scores has become ...
Views: 865 - Back to School Jitters - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWe are into the second full week of August, and I have received my first call about a child who is anxious about school starting. The reminders are everywhere. The advertisements are on television for back to school supplies and clothes. Children with learning disabilities and others who are ...
Views: 1239 - The Right Course of Action in Securing Many Grants for Single Parents - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Addy BartelMany single moms and single dads require some form of financial assistance no matter how small it may be. The cost of living is increasing much faster than salaries with inflation playing a healthy role to burn a hole in one’s pocket more quickly. However, with the myriad of grants for single ...
Views: 617 - Effective Tips in Securing One or Many Grants for Single Parents - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Addy BartelThere are many types of grants which single parents can apply for through FAFSA. The Pell Grant is one of the most popular grants for single parents based on needs. Other national grants that are available to single mothers or single fathers include the Academic Competitiveness Grant, the ...
Views: 622 - Many Grants for Single Parents in Education - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Addy BartelSingle parents have it difficult in life as they need to juggle their time and effort between home commitments and their jobs. As the only breadwinner in the family, a single parent may encounter hard times in meeting the needs of their family especially if young children are involved. Hence, it ...
Views: 689 - Self-Harm - Why We Think It or Do It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Lee GerdesIt may surprise you to hear that even a person who ends their life is, in a strange way, seeking to preserve themselves. Not their physical existence, of course, but what they have left of their mental wellbeing. As an act of self-preservation in terms of their mental state, they end their life. ...
Views: 1532 - How To Pleaseaholic Proof Your Daughters - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Stephanie OwensThere are some traits you may hope to pass along to your daughters. Your long, feminine fingers. Your curly hair. Your musical talent. Your great memory. However, in all the years I’ve worked with Pleaseaholics, I’ve never heard a woman hope to pass along her People Pleasing tendencies to ...
Views: 1115 - Parenting the Creative Child: The Ten “Commendments” - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from nancy traversTo nurture your child’s creative talent: commend, don’t command At some point in the early life of your new child, she or he surprises you. She listens intently to the story you’re reading, then adds her own imaginative ending. Or he not only colors out of the lines, but also draws in extra ...
Views: 735 - Tips for Helping Your Child Succeed in School - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Kelli CooperAll parents want the best for their children and want to see them succeed in school, something that often sets the stage for the rest of their life. If they are performing poorly or seem to lack interest in academic achievement, that can be frustrating for you. There are some strategies, ...
Views: 1275 - Spiritual Deprivation Is It Affecting Our Youth? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Pamela ChapmanBefore you continue, if you think this article is about religion, asking Jesus into your heart, or finding salvation, it is not. Religion and Spirituality come from different perspectives. Religion, I believe, while concentrating on the Deity of God also concentrates on denominations, rules, ...
Views: 2242 - 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: 805 - Two (not so) Magic Steps to Improve Children’s Behavior - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently I served as chair of my college reunion. It was a fair amount of work, but I had a hardworking and good natured committee. When the weekend came, I enjoyed coordinating things and had a great time. Then came the surprise. People thanked me. Many people—some I knew and some I did ...
Views: 1273 - 7 Love Life Tips That Can Save Your Teen’s Heart - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHave you ever wondered why so many people experience love life heartache on a regular basis? Most people seem to start out with good intentions but then many fall into the typical love life traps. After over 25 years of empirical research with metaphysics, personality and compatibility ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - The Mother/Daughter Code of Conduct - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Kelly MarquetAre you concerned about your daughter's self-esteem? Do you worry that she may not be happy? Does she seem to have a non-focused energy around her? Has she shut down lately? Is communication getting more difficult? Are you wishing you still felt the connection with her like you did before she ...
Views: 2050 - Bridging The Generation Gap Between Parents And Teens By West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Thomas LambertExperts at West Ridge Academy agree that the teenage years can some of the hardest years of our life. A lot of the clashes that happen between kids and their parents could be attributed to the so called generation gap. Kids come programmed with their own interests and when parents try to steer ...
Views: 4157 - What’s in Your Toolbox? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn the past few weeks there have been more anxious children and adolescents in my office than usual. This is probably just the randomness of the universe. Anxiety is often a feature with children who have ADD, learning disabilities and Asperger Syndrome. The situation has caused me to reflect ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - The Magic of Consistency - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Daniel Forde-PogsonOne of the most important things in a child’s life is consistency. Of course, you could argue that love is more important, or safety, or nutrition and you’d be right in one way! But consistency is a thread that weaves through all of these areas. And the reason is fairly clear – yet so often ...
Views: 917 - Adolescent Brains Do Not Work Like Adults - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Ron WhiteA friend of mine is the mother of four, grandmother of three, and jokingly told me that if she had one wish it was to put children entering puberty into a machine, in suspended animation, until they were mature - all the while feeding them a nutritious diet, giving them therapeutic exercise so ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - The Secret to Being a Good Mother - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Teal ScottBefore a child is born, a woman may have existed but a mother is born the moment a child is born. It is true that some of us are more adept at mothering than others. For some of us, the dream of raising and nurturing a child has been one we have had since we were children. For others, it ...
Views: 1244 - Avoid Love Life Grief: 7 Tips for Your Teen and You - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThere’s an epidemic in this world and it’s as plain as day to us: A perception of dating and relationships that severely conflicts with reality. After over 25 years of empirical research with spirituality, personality and compatibility assessment, and as a matchmaker and writing a book about ...
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