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- 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: 2031 - 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: 1513 - 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: 929 - 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: 1551 - 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: 2711 - 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: 1021 - 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: 1584 - 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: 1871(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: 2487 - 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: 4557 - 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: 1182(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: 1262 - 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: 2381(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: 1593 - 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 ...
Views: 1409 - What is Moral Development? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Carolyn StoneNot long ago I heard an interview on the radio show, Humankind, about what parents can do to help children develop a moral core. The host interviewed Richard Weissbourd, a child and family psychologist on the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. What is a moral core? Weissbourd ...
Views: 1711 - Summer Time (and the living is easy?) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn my hometown it is officially summer. I know, the season really starts later this week on June 21, but school got out here last Friday. Last night the neighborhood children were out shooting baskets and hooting it up in the evening, a sure sign that they had no homework to do. So, is ...
Views: 1245 - Managing Screen Time in Your Home - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI recently wrote about what we know from research about the negative effects of too much media exposure for children. That leaves families with the question of what to do about it in their own homes. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly encourages parents to avoid having children under ...
Views: 1213 - Teenager Troubles: Handling Acne Throughout Adolescence - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Tasha BainAs our young children expand up to become teens, they undergo a change that manifests itself both physically as well as emotionally. These teenagers start to develop their personal qualities and also begin to establish the kind of person they are visiting be when they attain the adult years. But ...
Views: 1899 - Getting that Baby on Film - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Jake AuthorIn the many types of photography you may have to do as a photographer, baby shots may be the most difficult. Even if you are not a professional photographer but you are trying to get a great looking portrait of your own child, getting them to cooperate is a major undertaking. The first rule ...
Views: 2140 - Help Your Teen Avoid Love Life Grief: 7 Tips - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe get many questions from young adults about love life dilemmas. So many of them fall into traps that could have been avoided with good guidance and advice. It leaves one wondering, “Didn’t their parents or mentors help them distinguish love life fantasies from reality?” Sadly, many parents ...
Views: 2343 - Don’t Take it Personally - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSeveral times lately I have met with parents who are hurt and angered by the things their children have said in anger. It makes sense that they are hurt. These are parents of “quirky kids” who get set off easily. Once your child is angry, she stops using her pre-frontal cortex to exercise ...
Views: 1436 - The Difference Between a Teaching Moment and Letting Your Child Down - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently I had a meeting with two colleagues who, like me, are both mothers. One was distracted as we started because she had gotten a text from her high school age son that he had left his keys on the bus. How would he get into the apartment? She had an appointment for a haircut after her ...
Views: 1426 - Ready, Set Launch (Celebrating kids as they grow, and go) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerReady, Set, Launch! I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Finding Support When Coping with Your Child’s Learning Disability - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWhen a child has a learning disability, ADHD, or Asperger Syndrome it affects the whole family. Parents and children deal with a host of feelings as they find their way to a diagnosis and proper services for their child. At first parents may be frustrated with a child who does not do as well ...
Views: 1283 - COMMUNICATING BETTER WITH OTHERS - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Murray MolohonCOMMUNICATION Overview I think that effective communication is among the most important skill needed for relationships to function well. Learning effective communication skills helps couples to learn to talk politely, to better understand each other, to care for one another, to help each ...
Views: 1545 - Summer Routines for Your Quirky Child - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSummer is the time of ease, of rest and relaxation, of freedom from all those rigid schedules. Hurray! However, if you have a child with learning disabilities or ADHD or other atypical profile, you know that your child needs some structure in order to get along well and be happy. Not knowing ...
Views: 1205 - Tips To Help You Find The Best Summer Kids Camps and Summer Programs - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Jimmy SorensenAs summer approaches, every parent has the same question in mind. They are all in the same boat pondering how they could keep their teens entertained, energetic, out of trouble, and proficiently occupied for around part of the summer season if not the entire summer. As parents, it's actually a ...
Views: 1296 - Julio Lugo also drove in a run and David Ortiz - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from yuying yuyingNow that the Bills have headed back to Buffalo, the Toronto Argonauts will look to defend their home turf tonight at Rogers Centre. Denarius Moore Jersey. The Argonauts host the East Division-leading Montreal Alouettes live on TSN, TSN HD and TSN.ca tonight at 7pm et/4pm pt. The Argonauts will ...
Views: 1182 - How Does Screen Time Affect My Child? - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI thought when I chose this topic that I would dash it off quickly, but I found myself doing some research about what we know about how much children in the US use electronic entertainment and the research on what the effects of this are on children. It turns out that we know a lot. We know ...
Views: 1836 - Juggling the Many End-of-Year Events: Some Tips - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThis is a busy time of year for families. It seems that every activity has an end of the year event, so parents and children are hurrying to recitals, chorus and band concerts, ball games and graduations. Hopefully, these events bring pride, joy and satisfaction. I hope that your child is ...
Views: 1259 - Counterwill: The Most Misunderstood Dynamic in Teacher-Student Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin Marshall“Counterwill” is the name for the natural human resistance to being controlled. Although adults experience this phenomenon, we seem to be surprised when we encounter it in young people. Counterwill is the most misunderstood and misinterpreted dynamic in teacher-student relationships. This ...
Views: 2662 - Dealing With the “Gimmes": Four Steps to Teaching Children an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIs Your Child a Materialist? Recently I have talked with a few parents who are frustrated that their children seem always to want something new or better. You may have experienced this yourself. Perhaps your child wanted one particular toy and was tremendously focused on it for days. In ...
Views: 1565 - 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: 1118 - Dining out with the family need not be a strain. - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from karla hineIn some cases the sheer thought of having to dine out with the family brings on feelings and emotions of fright and terror. Yet it need not be such a chore. I guess it all depends on the ages of the children and the personality of the people you are going to share a table and meal with. We need ...
Views: 1019 - Bed Wetting in Children: Nocturnal Enuresis, Symptoms and a Helpful Guide - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Francis FrostParents who have children who wet the bed, need not to worry so much or go looking for medical intervention since there are usually no physiological problems with the child. First it is good to have a basic understanding of bed wetting. Bed wetting is medically known as Enuresis and happens a ...
Views: 1510 - Help! My Teenager Won't Get Up Before 3 p.m.! - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ken RabowHelp! A parent was concerned about her recurring summer problem with her teenager. “I practically never see them from June to September! They refuse to come to dinner, never speak to us and they have wasted every summer since turning 13 with their friends; playing video games (doing who knows ...
Views: 1454 - Mother's Day Without Mom - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ken RabowYou can tell where you are in your life by how you celebrate Mother's Day. If you are making a card in crayon, you're at the start of your Mother's Days. If you are borrowing the keys to the car, you're in the teen years. When you forget and get that "I'm not hurt, just disappointed" call from ...
Views: 1389 - "10 Steps Towards Building Your Child's Self-Esteem!" - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenSelf-Esteem (SE) is your child's internal barometer as to how they see themselves. It is the core value or worth they place upon themselves. SE is the primary resource affecting the degree of happiness or unhappiness, success or failure your child will experience in the world. Our children's ...
Views: 1778 - "Inspiring Our Youths to Greatness!" - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenI was presenting my Kids in Trance Seminar about 9 years at Brunswick City Schools in Ohio. I helped a teenage student resolve a problem with a school bully. The issue resolved itself so quickly that the teens' mother inspired me to assist other kids in the district. Since I was already in the ...
Views: 2357 - Can You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenCan You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? The answer seems to be, "YES!" So if you are a concerned parent who truly understands the value of developing your child's self-esteem, this article will prove to be very valuable. Self-Esteem is your child's internal barometer as to ...
Views: 3349 - 4 Steps to Bully-Proof Your Child! - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenDoes your child fear going to school or team practice? Is your child picked-on or teased by other kids? Bullying is a growing problem in our country. It can cause the victim hurt feelings, emotional damage, depression and in some cases suicide. Would you like to protect your child/teen from ...
Views: 1533 - Family holidays in Egypt's Red Sea Region - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Anjela MuolkiHolidays to Egypt with the kids - no matter how old they are Family holidays will never go out of style, and Egypt’s Red Sea resorts offer the perfect family beach holiday, with plenty of sights and activities to tire the kids out too. The child-friendly beach resorts on Egypt's Red Sea offer ...
Views: 1907 - Family Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceNew forum for families, relationships and anyone who is interested in understanding themselves, chatting to others who are a sounding board and good listeners, swapping information and making friends. You will find it is easy to make friends here and be yourself, far easier than it is when you ...
Views: 1542 - Creating Stronger Parent-Child Bonds Through Chores: A Guide From West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Thomas LambertBonding with your children is a very meaningful and special experience, and like all children, the students at West Ridge Academy want to spend time forming strong bonds with their parents or guardians. When most parents think of bonding with their children, they think of playing with them in ...
Views: 1542 - West Ridge Academy Assists Parents In Connecting With Their Adopted Children - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Thomas LambertWest Ridge Academy can help parents connect with their adopted children who need help. Establishing that connection with an adopted child can be one of the most difficult and sensitive things for parents to accomplish. West Ridge Academy says that a child can grow and become close to his or her ...
Views: 990 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 1459 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 1579 - What Gift Excites your Children? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Laura WimbleI still remember when I was a kid, the times I waited for a gift from my mum. Even though I knew there was no special occasion or something to celebrate, the enthusiastic feeling I had that my mum would have something new for me each day filled me with happiness. Although I was not ...
Views: 1596 - The Ill Effects Of Poverty To Relationship Between Teens And Their Parents, According To West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Thomas LambertWest Ridge Academy can help families deal with the adverse effects of poverty on their relationship. Poverty makes it hard for families to focus on maintaining a close relationship as most family members would be pre-occupied with how to beat the odds and just basically finding out ways to ...
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