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- Four Ways to Help Reverse Your Teen’s Habitual Patterns of Displaying Borderline Personality Traits - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Ugochukwu UcheIn the field of behavioral health, there is a reason persons under the age of eighteen cannot be diagnosed with a personality disorder, (Axis II). The reason is, with intensive psychotherapy and familial support; young persons have been known to make significant changes to detrimental aspects of ...
Views: 2559(1 vote) - Get Your Kids Organized with Their Money Early - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Claire McFeeTeaching our children good attitudes toward money from an early age is imperative if you want them to avoid the debt traps so many people fall victim to. This education can start a lot younger than you may think. It comes down to good organization with money, a good attitude to money and good ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Getting Your Student Ready for College - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Carol EisemanFor many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Here’s One Sure Way to Reel Back in Your Troubled Teenager! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Deaunna EvansFish stories are often very predictable. But this fish story is anything but predictable. This real life fish story beautifully illustrates how expressing heartfelt appreciation has the power to deeply connect one human being to another. With this insight, parents can unleash the amazing ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - How To Find Help For Parents of Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from dan dekkerAs a parent of a troubled teen, there can be a lot of guilt involved. Parents often wonder where they went wrong to have their child act and feel this way. Or what they could have done differently. They sometimes feel like they have failed as a parent somehow. There are all kinds of resources ...
Views: 1728(3 votes) - How to Spend an Incredible Summer With Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWith school out, parents either feel two things. 1)"Wow, I can't wait to spend more time with my kids!" or 2)"Oh, boy, here we go. How will we fill their time?" Parents who work outside the home have no choice but to send their kids to camps or daycares during the day, but stay-at-home moms or ...
Views: 2879(5 votes) - Is Depression Contagious? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, I’m worried that my sixteen year old stepdaughter’s depression is affecting my fifteen year old daughter. My stepdaughter is in treatment (therapy and antidepressants). Her parents say that she is better than she was before treatment and they are all happy with her ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - Karmic Imprints - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from G LWhat is karma? The literal meaning of karma is action, and it has been used in many different ways to define the levels of human interaction, to define the nature which is manifesting in one's life. Action is usually founded on projection, assumption, misunderstanding; and therefore karma is ...
Views: 3832(1 vote) - Keeping Your Teenage Daughter Safe - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyKeeping your Teenage Daughter Safe is as Easy as it is to Smile during your Mammogram Mom, are you standing on the sidelines of your teenage daughter's life? Have you thought about cell phone safety, dating safety, or on-line safety? What you learn may have you stunned. "The Secrets to Having ...
Views: 2243(1 vote) - No Man Is An Island - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Shaya KassI just heard some fascinating research about positive psychology and cities. We all know the stereotypes. We all think that New Yorkers are brusk, perhaps even obnoxious. We think of Los Angelenos as friendlier if not a little shallow. And we think of Atlantans as very warm and welcoming ...
Views: 1425(4 votes) - Parenting Difficult Teenagers by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzThe phone call came when Kate (the names have been changed) was about to walk into an important meeting. She was totally unprepared for the venomous hysterics from her neighbor, Fran Smith. Fran claimed that Kate’s eleven-year-old daughter Lindsey had posted vicious lies about Fran’s daughter ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Parenting Towards Independence: Setting Rules for Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Laura DoerflingerWhat are good rules and rewards for teenagers? Why do we bother putting rules into place? Limits and guidelines during adolescence are an important part of getting the budding adult ready to leave home. During this preparation time, keeping focused on the end result (a successful adult) is ...
Views: 6079(1 vote) - Parenting: Getting Technical - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockGetting Technical Psychological Type was developed by Carl Jung to explain some of the apparently random differences in people's behaviour because of the different ways that people use their minds. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator© (MBTI) helps explain why different kinds of people: are ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Parents and Backtalk: Five Stunningly Simple Ways to Turn Backtalk into Communication - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIf you think backtalk is something you have to endure as a parent or have to control with strict limits and consequences, you are mistaken. If you follow 5 simple steps in the proper order you will dramatically reduce backtalk and become closer with your child than you ever ...
Views: 2420(4 votes) - 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: 1205(1 vote) - Reiki For Children - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekReiki (pronounced ray-kee) is an ancient rediscovered natural healing technique involving the placement of hands onto the body in order to channel healing energy. It allows everyone (children too!) to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve health and enhance the quality ...
Views: 2685(1 vote) - Teaching Adolescents to Self-Govern Using Their Core Values - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Kwinten KempThe teenage years are an exciting and sometimes trying time in human development. It is normal and natural for teens to begin pulling away, pushing limits, trying to stand on their own. Many teens realize the power of free will and begin to exercise this in earnest during these years. This is ...
Views: 5085(1 vote) - Teen Help Situations - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from dan dekkerIt is considered that million of teens in the United States are being affected every year by teen parenting. This matter includes as well boys and girls. Other statistics show that there are actually about 500,000 babies born to teens each year. Although this rate has steadily declined, this ...
Views: 2179(5 votes) - The Five Most Common Mistakes in Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Dolly YeoI have three teenagers and I have made all these mistakes. My eldest daughter does not want to tell me where she goes. I have to call her cell phone and drive around like a detective to figure out where she might have been. It was like a nightmare. I cannot get my son to stop playing computer ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - The Ten Commandments of Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAs we all know and regret deeply, kids aren't born with instruction manuals informing us of the intricacies of how they work. As parents, our only option is to learn as we go. When our kids were babies, we learned to nap when they napped, to put valuables up on the high shelves, and that m&ms ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - There Is No I In The Word Parent - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineChild Abuse, Children, Faith, Family, God, Happy, Health and Wellness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Motivation, Parenting, Relationship, Spiritual, Spirituality, Success, Thoughts, Words, Writing There is No “I” in the Word Parent In Family, From The Writers Desk, Gratefulness, Healing, Inner ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - 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: 1183(1 vote) - World peace? How about Home Peace first... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyWe are all inspired at one time or another to embrace the vision and dream of world peace. We love what opportunities this brings and we dream of a world where we move beyond a fear and engage in the concept of difference not being judged, but rather celebrated. We become excited by the chances ...
Views: 2210(4 votes) - Your Teenage Daughter's Success in School - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyEvaluating your Teenage Daughters Success at School with More than her Report Card is as Essential as Stopping Your Son's Nosebleed in Church with his Seersucker Suit and Knee-High Socks on. Measuring school success encompasses so much more than A's, B's and SAT's. "The Secrets to Having the ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Dealing with Anger in Children and Teens, Part 1: Why Is My Child So Angry? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from James LehmanHave you found yourself asking the question, “Why is my child always so angry at me?” Do you feel like your adolescent surrounds himself with a force field of anger and hostility? In part one of this frank Q&A, James Lehman explains the difference between hostility and anger—and tells you where ...
Views: 2811(5 votes) - Why It Is Important For Your Kids To Be Happy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Shaya KassMost folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln I heard a very interesting interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton, a cellular biologist. He gave a very simple yet powerful explanation of why happiness is important. Dr Lipton told about an experiment that he had ...
Views: 1365(10 votes) - Help Children Make Friends - Playground Politics - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Judy WrightTeasing is universal, its a fact of life. In my classroom when I ask any person if they were teased as a child the answer is always the same. Yes. Then I ask who they were teased by, there are a number of answers I get: siblings, the kid down the street, their teacher, or even their family. ...
Views: 6262(4 votes) - Ways to Raise Confident Children - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Judy WrightWhen children learn to be compassionate, caring and learn they may not be the centre of universe they become more confident. They need to realize that they are an important part of the earth, but it does not revolve around them. When we teach our children to give service, and care about ...
Views: 3338(4 votes) - Back to School Already? How to Set Your Child Up For Success - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEven though children may be enjoying their summer, parents are already thinking about “back-to-school” and everything that needs to get organized. What’s the stress-free solution to setting your child up for a truly successful year? Routines and organization. Every household benefits from ...
Views: 3163(7 votes) - Helping Children Through Stress - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy does a six-year-old become stressed when their parent loses a job? Why does an eight-year-old suddenly become queasy and ill when its time to go to Little League? Many feel that children live relaxed, stress free lives. This isn't always the case. Over the years I have had a chance to ...
Views: 2191(3 votes) - How "Fun" Can Be Your Best Discipline Technique - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtShow me any two people who have fun together frequently and I'll show you a good relationship. People who have regular fun together like each other and most often respect one another. This is a winning combination when it comes to the parent/child relationship. If both parties feel good ...
Views: 998(3 votes) - Lying in Children and How to Deal With it - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Chris DonkerLying in children is very common, but it's also something parents are often concerned about. Lying in children has many different forms and some of them are a real cause for concern while others are harmless. Lying in Children You shouldn't be concerned about: Young children of about 4-5 ...
Views: 1301(3 votes) - Choosing to send your Troubled Teen to a Boarding School? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from dan dekkerBeing a teenager is quite often a rough time in life for many kids. It is a time of transition, when one is not quite a child anymore, but also not an adult. There is still a lot of growth that needs to occur, yet teenagers often feel that they should be able to be self sufficient as well. ...
Views: 3298(2 votes) - 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: 1029(1 vote) - Definition: Teenagers and Parenting - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Laura MonzoAdolescence is a transitional stage of physical and mental human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This transition involves biological (i.e. pubertal), social, and psychological changes, though the biological or physiological ones are the easiest to measure objectively. ...
Views: 5144(1 vote) - Vision Board For Teens Self Esteem Issues and Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsSelf-esteem and confidence can go a long way during your teenage years and beyond. The question is how can this be accomplished? The answer is many faceted and it starts with the family/teachers/roll models, as these are the areas that are most active in a child’s life during the formative ...
Views: 6571(1 vote) - Bullies – Excerpt from the novel Johnny Oops - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. (C) Copyright Arthur Levine, 2011 Words: 529 Keywords: Bully, Johnny Oops, Novel, dread. Hopeless, Win, Beat One on one, I can sometimes handle myself when a fight starts, but if these three bullies ...
Views: 1810 - 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: 2225 - Personality Styles of Chronic Academic Underachievers - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Sander MarcusNot all academic underachievers are alike. The problem of underachievement is a symptom - like a stomach ache - that can have many different causes, each of which requires a different solution. Consider a random sample of, say, 100 students (from about 3rd grade through graduate school) whom we ...
Views: 8814 - 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: 1027 - Think Glogally - Act Locally Teaching Moment - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from John BishopLet me borrow an expression from the environmental movement and adapt it to how many people should relate to today’s world events. Think Globally – Act Locally On any given day, there are hundreds of reasons to be negative, but often they are events or circumstances that you have ...
Views: 1259 - "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 - ****Top Tips for Successful Revision - for kids - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Sue AtkinsSo, the exams are here again! Don't panic and don't pretend they'll go away - they won't! If you're organised, you'll find the exams won't be the nightmare experience that you feared - and if you go about things the right way you'll even get time for some fun in between! Starting off First ...
Views: 3373 - ***A Thought Provoking Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThe pioneering biologist Bruce Lipton found that the cells in your body are always in one or two modes: protection or growth. Basically, in fear–mode or in love-mode. Whenever we feel threatened or judged we immediately go into fear –mode and close down, defend and shut ourselves ...
Views: 3133 - ***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: 2160 - ***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 ...
Views: 3109 - ***Creating Family Talk Time - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Sue AtkinsI have recently been coaching a local group of parents on their philosophy to life and their general family ethos. I asked them to think about things that were important to them in life like their values, their beliefs and their principles because parents who know what they feel strongly about ...
Views: 2124 - ***Getting The Right Balance Right! - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Sue AtkinsAs parents it's sometimes difficult to know where you stand with your growing and maturing teenager. As a young child they looked up to you for everything, but now they want you to drop them off at the end of the road so you won't embarrass them in front of their friends and to not dress like ...
Views: 1598 - ***Getting Your Messy Teenager To Pull Their Weight! - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Sue AtkinsDo you feel like you're always wading knee-deep through your teenager's piles of discarded clothes, dirty glasses, crisp packets and magazines? Does it drive you mad to see the constant mess in your teenager's bedroom and if you do go and tidy it up do you find that instead of being thankful, ...
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