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- Improve Self Confidence- Top 5 Tips to Make Teens Feel More Confident - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Antoinette CapriDo you think people are talking about you behind your back? Do you feel the need to fit in, even when the people you want to hang around are doing the wrong things? Do you feel alone, even in a room full of people? If you answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, then you ...
Views: 3027 - Giving Back To Our Community - A Mother and Daughter Experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThis past weekend my 13-year old daughter and I volunteered to perform a day of service work in our community. Our commitment to service work started when she was 5 years old and we volunteered time at our church selling pumpkins during October. She knew that the pumpkins were grown by Navajo ...
Views: 1465 - The Gift Of Time - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe days of simple gift giving are over for my oldest child. She has moved on from playhouses, dolls and doll house to iPhones and iTunes. This happens to all parents at one time or another. What are parents to do when their babies out grow toy boxes and playhouse and move from dollhouse on ...
Views: 1218 - Raising Children Using Only 3 Rules - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Celeste SimmonsAs a parent of 3 children, I have seen that what works for one child doesn't work for the others. The same challenge that motivates the oldest child, can seem defeating to the middle child. Kids are difficult to understand. As they grow, we must grow with them. When you have more than one ...
Views: 1145 - Cyberbullying - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Tiffany StaggsBullying has made its way from the schoolyard to just about any place your child might be. With the expanding social media outlets, the ease of access to the Internet bullying can follow our kids everywhere, and it’s much harder now to report than running and telling a teacher. While most ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Parenting Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Kevin RicheyParenting A Defiant Teen Parenting a teen that is out of control can be a very challenging task. Many parents actually give up even trying to help their teen. The parent's frustration can come from several factors, including the overall defiance of the teen and the limitations set by the ...
Views: 2053 - Protecting Our Precouis Children From Predators Lurking Among Us - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jack SingerThe greatest risk to our children doesn't come from strangers but from friends and family. In light of the devastating events that allegedly took place at Penn State and Syracuse Universities, we now see fresh evidence of horrific child sexual abuse that continues to be all too prevalent in ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - How a Parent’s Personality Affects Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Parenting. Alice’s style is balanced in Control (Over her Environment). She wants Jimmy to: (1) listen to her, (2) do small tasks he’s capable of, and (3) generally cooperate. When he ignores her cries, screams and does his own thing, she gives him a consequence: (1) a ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - Talking With Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Positive Parenting. Sometimes, especially if our child/teen is doing well, we parents tend to forget about giving her that pat on the back. Or, we assume she doesn’t need it. Not so. Everyone enjoys being noticed or getting support. Your child/teen also wants to ...
Views: 1519(3 votes) - Parenting Advice:How to make them focused. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Aidan MitchelIn this time of advanced electronic technology, which includes the television and the computer (internet), children have been accustomed to being fed with everything that they want. For example, the TV has hundreds of channels to choose from which are accessible through a few clicks on the ...
Views: 1178 - Choosing an Effective Parenting Course - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Joe MurrayHere's why. Almost all parenting courses that are available involve punishments or rewards, quick fixes or even manipulation. However, these types of courses will not work, or at best, they are only a temporary fix to a bigger, root problem. Addressing the symptoms and not the problems is ...
Views: 866 - Consistent Parenting: Unlock the Secret - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from James Lehman"Being consistent is the hardest thing of all," many parents tell us. And it's so true—it’s easy to lay down a rule and then let it slide when you’re tired or in a hurry. In this article, James Lehman explains why consistency is the key to your child’s behavior—and tells you ways to keep on ...
Views: 2048(3 votes) - 10 Ways to Build a Great Relationship with Your Child - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at How Parents Show Encouragement. Image by Ed YourdonThe following statements are brief. But, they’re huge in meaning. If you’ll read them slowly as you study your child and yourself, if you’ll think about and digest them even more slowly, you’ll achieve a deeper and ...
Views: 1481 - Bullying Still on the Rise, Studies Show - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Olga VladiThe US Department of Health and Human Services reports that 15 to 25 percent of students across the nation are bullied on a regular basis—a 5 percent increase since 1999. “Bullying is a hot-button issue these days,” says Leslie Ann Keatley, author of the new YA novel “The Sea Wall,” which ...
Views: 1382 - The Lost Children: When Behavior Problems Traumatize Siblings - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from James LehmanQ: What do the other children in the family experience when they have a brother or sister who’s hostile or acts out chronically? James: It’s traumatizing when something hurtful happens to you, and you can’t control it, you can’t stop it, you can’t predict how hurtful it’s going to be, and ...
Views: 2891(2 votes) - No Child's Death is in Vain - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The most unimaginable thing ever to happen is the loss of a child. I have been blessed to have never had to experience this. It doesn’t matter how the child dies, it has to be devastating to the parents and family members. and friends. I use to turn the channel when the news came on ...
Views: 2168 - What Happened To Tiger Woods? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Exaggerated Superiority Personality and Awareness of Self. Good ole’ USA Today; they even make the sports page interesting. Last week in a wire service report, there was a short article about both Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. Only five paragraphs about Tiger Woods. ...
Views: 2822 - Why Are So Many College Graduates Struggling To Find A Job? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tamara ShirerAccording to a recent government study approximately 2.4 million college graduates are unemployed. Records show that this is the highest unemployment rate for people with a bachelors degree or higher since 1970. This is quite discouraging for many college graduates who are taught that the key to ...
Views: 1264 - Why Harsh Punishments for Children and Teenagers Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from James LehmanHave you ever punished your child in the heat of the moment, when you’re angry and upset? If you’re like most parents, the answer is probably “yes.” In fact, this is one of the biggest, most common parenting traps that you can fall into. But often when you do this, you’re focused on winning the ...
Views: 2776(2 votes) - Child Discipline: Consequences and Effective Parenting - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from James LehmanRemember how you felt when you brought your baby home from the hospital for the first time? When your child was an infant, you probably acknowledged that you were anxious and unsure of what you were doing at times—most new parents are. In my experience, those kinds of feelings continue as we ...
Views: 2126(3 votes) - How to Prevent Date Rape and Know that No Means No. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Jan HallDate Rape is when a couple get together for an agreed date and one partner pushes the other one into sex when they don’t really want to. Mandy was sixteen and was in her boyfriend’s bedroom, lying on his bed, kissing him passionately. There was no-one else at home. He started to undress her ...
Views: 1377 - 5 Secrets for Communicating with Teenagers - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from James LehmanDoes this sound familiar? Your teenage son is taking forever in the bathroom (again), but you need him to get ready so you can get to work on time. You’re thinking, “How could I have raised such an inconsiderate kid? He’s so disrespectful!” Meanwhile, your child is locked in the bathroom, ...
Views: 2667(3 votes) - When Your Daughter Goes To College: The Biggest Lesson A Parent Can Learn! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Saskia RoellAs I wake up this morning, I can't believe it’s really happened. It almost feels surreal. The house feels empty and so do I. When I walk into the bathroom, the emptiness strikes me like an unexpected punch in the stomach. I don’t stumble over hairdryers, make-up, or piles of laundry. All ...
Views: 2548(3 votes) - Positive Psychology in Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Tracy TresidderHaving recently returned from the Second Australian Positive Psychology in Education Symposium I am buoyed by the passion and commitment of the educators, psychologist, counsellors, coaches and practitioners that attended. This article will focus on some of the key takeaways from the Symposium ...
Views: 2248 - DO YOUR TEENAGE CHILDREN TAKE DRUGS? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Vinay Sheel SaxenaAre you going through this serious problem? If you are then your situation is really there are some problems in you and as well as in your children’s horoscope. Some stars are always there which trouble us and fascinate the children to get into the habit of drugs and alcohol. Being a Vedic ...
Views: 1222 - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Four -- Positive Coping Skills - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the final part of this series, we continue with Wendy's story and discuss the positive coping skills that can help people with bipolar II lead successful lives. We have come a long way in terms of treatment for bipolar conditions, and many people benefit from a combination of therapy and ...
Views: 3831(2 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Three -- Diagnosis - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the third article of a four-part series, we'll continue to follow Wendy's story and discuss the difficulty of diagnosing bipolar II disorder. Dr. Smith had been treating Wendy for depression since she was 14, but it wasn't until she was 17 and displaying hypomania symptoms that he ...
Views: 3602(3 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Two -- Wendy's Story - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the second article of a four-part series, you'll see the progression of bipolar II through the story of Wendy, a teenager who grappled with the disorder. We'll also discuss the major symptoms of bipolar II -- depression and hypomania. Wendy was a charismatic, high-school junior with sandy ...
Views: 4211(3 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part One -- The Many Faces of Bipolar - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the first article of a four-part series, we will discuss the different types of bipolar disorder. What Is Bipolar Disorder? In general, bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy and activity levels. Bipolar disorder is multidimensional in nature ...
Views: 3326(3 votes) - Parenting through the unsettled times of the UK riots - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Victoria BallardWith all the terrible footage that has ensued from the UK over the last 72 hours of rioting (although it is beyond the true sense of 'rioting') and looting I feel compelled to write. As a UK mom I have totally despaired at the scenes that night after night I have been fearfully watching ...
Views: 1452 - 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: 1482(1 vote) - Serving As Role Models to Our Children - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzTara (not her real name) couldn’t listen to her mother bad-mouthing the next- door neighbor to her friends for another minute. Tara had always found this neighbor to be friendly and helpful. She couldn’t understand why her mother enjoyed making fun of her. Jordan closed his eyes in disgust as ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - Informing Your Teens Career Choice - A Parent's Guide - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Russell CullingworthIn 1984 I graduated high school with no ideas about what career options might suit me. As any teen would do, I sought the advice of my parents, and my oldest brother, a Chartered Accountant. Both my dad and brother advised me to become an accountant – I still remember my dad telling me “Well, ...
Views: 1581 - Protecting Your Teen From The Internet - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Roberto SediciasWhen your child reaches middle school, and even before that, they will have access to the Internet. Many children have devices such as laptops, iPods, and phones that help them instantly connect to the Internet and once they do, what they can do stretches into multiple directions. It's important ...
Views: 996 - What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Attend College - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jack SingerAs a parent, you certainly want the best for your children. While a college education is important, it is only one of many roads to success. But you are convinced that college is the best road for your child and you are meeting with resistance, trying using the following tactics to convince ...
Views: 1160 - Video Game Addiction--Really? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Lisa M. DuvallRecently, I spoke to a colleague about video games and he replied “yeah, my young son is addicted to video games and I don’t know what to do about it”. In my mind I thought, really? Your young son is addicted to a game that has parental controls that can be set in place to limit his game ...
Views: 1507 - Good Parenting Advice from a Bad Parent - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Glenda HandGood Parenting Advice from a Bad Mother. June 6 1989, my 28th birthday and the day I pled guilty to a charge of Criminal Mistreatment, I got for spanking my then nine year old son with a belt and leaving serious bruises. I know that’s horrible and your ready to stop reading right now. But ...
Views: 1828(4 votes) - Risky Teen Behavior: Can You Trust Your Child Again? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from James LehmanDo you feel like your child has messed up so badly that you might never be able to trust him again? Has he wrecked the car, been caught drinking or using drugs, stolen something from school, or gotten involved in vandalism? As a parent, you are probably feeling hurt, embarrassed and ...
Views: 2248(3 votes) - We Reap What We Sew - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from D'Artis Anthony AlexanderYou Have to Nip it at the Bud(Great Starts) Families should be planned and willed by competent minded authorities, it is extremely important that the immediate generation becomes a viable force. The people and the government should invest it's time and resources into strengthening communities. ...
Views: 1166 - Preventing Suicide and the 17 Year Apology - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorIt began one night my senior year in high school. One of my best friends dropped me off at another friend's house after work. Holly and I used to be inseparable. We did everything together, and now she had recently met a guy and started seriously dating him. Now, I never saw her. So this was a ...
Views: 2067 - 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: 1044(1 vote) - 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: 1100 - Parenting by Mother Mary - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Maya JohnsonBack to Basics Parenting Mother Mary Greetings Precious Ones It is I Mother Mary, I come forward at this time to coax you into consideration of your current parenting methods, and to offer suggestions to reduce the tension within your homes and child-parent relationships. I know that within ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - High School Sweetheart - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from John BridgesI guess many girls actually like Zac Efron and are crazy for him. I guess you still remember that in those days when you were young you would have your own share of crushes on idols, or maybe on your classmates or even worse still with your teachers! Well while the girls have Zac Efron to swoon ...
Views: 1161(2 votes) - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Ereline Clements"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” Robert McCloskey During my first year of teaching school, I discovered that there were many things I did not learn in college. For instance, there was never ...
Views: 1372 - When Your Teenage Daughter Becomes a Terror - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Susan StiffelmanMany parents of teenage girls would tell you that your daughter's behavior is normal, and they wouldn't be wrong. It's fair to say that, in many respects, your daughter is "on schedule" with her belligerent and disrespectful attitude. But that doesn't mean that you and your daughter have to ...
Views: 1263 - Clues That Your Troubled Teenagers Could Use Your Help - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsEnormous amounts of mothers and fathers struggle with an adolescent who is disrupting all of their family. Sometimes it feels like struggling with troubled teenagers is too difficult to endure. When they were young children they were incapable of reason and communicate like they are now. It was ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Build Confidence In Your Children By Nurturing Their Passion - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Tamara ShirerIn my book, You’re One in Six Billion: A Confidence Building Guide for Teens (scheduled to be released Fall, 2011), I teach children that there is only one of them out of approximately six billion people in the world. If you take some time to reflect on that, it’s pretty mind blowing to know ...
Views: 1281 - Beliefs & Stories (BS for short) - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Steve DahlWe have often heard they hurt my feelings or if that happened I would finally be happy. What someone did or what happened is just an event, it is our story about it, our beliefs about it that create our feelings. Some clarity on the difference between events and stories. Events just are ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - Are you taking it Personally? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Steve DahlAs with any relationship, it's nice to apply one of the 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz; "Don't take anything personally". No matter what anyone says or does, no matter how personal it seems it really has nothing to do with you. It is just the other individual trying to work through the stories ...
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