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- 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: 2190(3 votes) - Four Things That Matter Most in Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenWhat four things matter the most in parenting? Could they be the same as the four things that matter most in life? It is likely they could be the same since our relationships with our children are some of the most significant ones we have in our lives. The Four Things That Matter Most In ...
Views: 3300(6 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) - 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: 3337(4 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: 6261(4 votes) - But, You Don't Know My Ex! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyThis is one of the most common comments heard when talking with people about an Ex. Those of us who are parents and inside a Complex Family often have an Ex, and we normally believe it is near impossible to get on with them. Let's face it, it didn't work when we were married or partners, so why ...
Views: 2877(4 votes) - 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: 2209(4 votes) - Financial Crisis ... What do we tell our kids? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyWhen the rest of the world is reporting financial doom and gloom, what do our teens think? In a generation which we see more and more young people struggling with hopelessness, is this media frenzy really helping? As parents, especially inside a Complex Family (those who have been touched by ...
Views: 2667(5 votes) - Pit Bull Stops Bullying - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jaynine HowardMiss Savanna is my very friendly blue pit-bull. She normally lies on the floor beside my desk or she can be found looking out the window. Miss Savanna delights in occasionally chasing a cat. But, she also lets those same cats rub up against her and occasionally snuggle up with her on her bed. ...
Views: 2783(1 vote) - Filter Foul Language - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from LeAnna BennAre you aware of the fact that some movies, songs and school subjects have a little dog poop in them? There was a mom who's really disappointed to her children after reiterating to them not to watch explicit shows and listen to songs with bad words. When her son arrived one evening from ...
Views: 2463(6 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: 2878(5 votes) - How to Keep Your Teenager Alcohol & Drug Free - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Amy Crowell20 External Assets for Developing a Healthy Teenager Who is Alcohol and Drug Free “40 percent of those who started drinking at age 13 or younger developed alcohol dependence later in life. Ten percent of teens who began drinking after the age of 17 developed dependence.” “Teens that drink ...
Views: 3363(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) - 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) - 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) - Parents: The 3 Most Catastrophic Mistakes Parents Make And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIn all the years I have been working with children and parents, I am amazed at just how many parents believe they can tell their children what to do and their children should just “do as they are told”. Well I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth. Most of these ...
Views: 6278(7 votes) - 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) - Into the Woods: Helping Troubled Teens Way Off the Beaten Path - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Julia AndrickWe rise at first light and kneel before each sleeping teenager. They have set up shelters and are nestled deep in their sleeping bags. We listen to them snore softly and watch the rise and fall of their chests. If they have rolled off of their sleeping pads, we gently nudge them back on. We ...
Views: 2827(3 votes) - Bullying and it’s Impact on Kids - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Alya NuriThis is a major problem kids are facing now days. Kids are committing suicide due to bullying. Our world is facing a major issue, and I think we need to bring more awareness to bullying. Who is Phoebe Prince? I am going to share with all of you the story of Phoebe Prince who was a 15 ...
Views: 1838 - Could My Child Be Sexually Abusing Other Children - Juvenile Sex Offenders - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Judy WrightIt is not the strangers who manipulate and prey on their sexual victims, it is someone who is usually known and respected by the family. Sexual abuse is often first committed by juvenile family members who are loved and trusted. As hormones begin to surge and if they have not been taught how to ...
Views: 3589(2 votes) - Why the Word “No” Sets off an Oppositional, Defiant Child - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from James LehmanMany parents of children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder feel hopeless and alone. They live in homes that become like little prisons as they deal with kids who are absolutely out of control and unmanageable. They don’t like their child any more, even though they still love him or her. And ...
Views: 3585(4 votes) - "Anger with an Angle": Is Your Child Using Anger to Control You? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from James LehmanHave your child’s angry outbursts worn you down so much that you’ve simply learned to give in? You should know that this is not a phase or a behavior that will “just go away on its own.” Read on to discover 5 things you can do to stop your child from using “Anger with an Angle” today. Anger ...
Views: 3559(8 votes) - Can Meditation help with school bullying? - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from Gary KaplanA recent report of frequent bullying in American schools has brought national attention to the stressors commonly faced by teens—stressors that many parents and teachers are unaware of. Society is struggling to understand how 'atypical' adolescent peer pressure has escalated into vicious student ...
Views: 3928(1 vote) - Do Your Part: Help Your Teen be Self-Reliant and Confident - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Julia AndrickTake a moment to reflect on your interactions with your children today. What was the general tone of the day? What emotions predominated for you? Were you calm, listening, curious, frustrated, angry, or impatient? What message do you feel your child will take to bed with them tonight? One of ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - Is It an Adolescent Phase—or Out-of-Control Behavior? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from James Lehman“Every teen goes through this!” You tell yourself these words, but in the back of your mind, you wonder if your child’s disrespect, acting out and destructive behavior really is normal. How do you know if your child is going through an adolescent phase, or if his out-of-control behavior is here ...
Views: 3643(5 votes) - Angry Child? Fix the Behavior, Not the Feelings - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from James LehmanMany parents make the mistake of assuming that since their child’s behavior is connected to their feelings, fixing the feelings will fix the behavior. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. It’s critical for parents to understand that processing your child’s feelings while they ...
Views: 3593(6 votes) - Parenting Teens with a Beginner's Mind - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Jodi PirlotBeginner's mind is a Zen expression asking us to look at everything as though we're seeing it for the very first time. As adults, this can be quite a challenge. We typically don't stop to look at something afresh, but instead rely upon what we already know from memory to form opinions, make ...
Views: 2190 - Teenage Parenting: 3 Useful Ways of Helping Teens - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheTeenage parenting is a challenge that is facing some parents, especially if the teenagers are abusing substance. It is a fact that teenagers are naturally curious. They're in adolescent stage and they have many friends who influence them to do things out of curiosity. This is the stage in which ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Creating Bullies - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe first thing you want to do is scream at your kids. That makes them afraid and teaches them to become pushy themselves, connecting verbal abuse with authority and influence. (Never use compassion or loving kindness - that will make girlie men out of them). If you are dead, so to speak, ...
Views: 1979(5 votes) - Christian Relationships: Saying No to Your Boyfriend’s Sexual Advances - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Angie LewisMost young women “give in” to their boyfriend’s sexual advances because of peer pressure and fear they will leave the relationship if they don’t give in and have sex. This is precisely why young people today should NOT ALLOW their emotions to lead the relationship. Let me ask you this. If you ...
Views: 4919(4 votes) - Establishing Rules For Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Greg BakerLearn how to properly establish rules for your children. Done right, you can avoid anger and resentment when you are forced to enforce your rules. Done right, your children won't fight your discipline. One of the methods that I use with my own children is contained in this article. Setting ...
Views: 2961(3 votes) - The Importance of Presenting a United Front Before Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Greg BakerConflicting authority is the largest contributor to rebellion in children. When parents--authority--conflict it can cause rebellion in your children. You, as parents, need to have a united front for your children. Here are some tips on how this can be done. Rebellion is the result of ...
Views: 7235(5 votes) - Your HS Student May Not Be Ready For College - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Before parents decide to send their High School graduates off to college, they should carefully consider their student’s chances for college success. As they told me during my own freshman orientation, “Look to the right! Look to the left! One of those two students won’t be here for ...
Views: 2446 - The Look of Love - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Glenn BergerAsk any parent what they want for their children and they will say happiness. But what can parents do to insure their child’s well being? Imagine a scene. Soft warm lighting, gentle sounds. A close up on two faces. One, a mother, the other, her infant. Mom holds baby securely in her arms and ...
Views: 1785(3 votes) - "My Kid Will Never Change." When You've Hit a Wall with Your Child's Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from James LehmanHave you ever listened to parenting advice, all the while thinking, “That won’t work with my child—nothing does. He’s too difficult; no one can get through to him.” If you’ve ever felt this way, stop what you’re doing and read this article. We sat down and talked to James Lehman, who explains ...
Views: 2799(5 votes) - Healing and Transformation through Love - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoIn a special room in my house, I have the following saying framed, “Love me when I least deserve it, because that’s when I need it the most.” I almost cried when I found this piece, knowing that I have been both the one who needed to feel loved, and the one who needed to share love with someone ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Communicating With Your Children - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerWhen communicating with children it is important to keep your goals in mind. The younger the child, the more difficult it is to reason with a child. A very young child won't be able to give you the reasoning for his actions. "Why did you hit your brother?" you demand. "Because I hit him?" ...
Views: 2743(6 votes) - The Past to the Present - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from loraine davisTHE PAST TO THE PRESENT Carl Jung named the personality types in his book Psychological Types and gave rise to an industry that specialises in the assessment of peoples abilities to work in a specific style; this was called psychometric testing, they were used to describe the character of ...
Views: 2186(4 votes) - 7 Tips for Helping Your Children Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Raising children has never been easy, but some parents think it's even harder today. They have always had to deal with providing - food, clothing and shelter as well as a supportive and loving environment where their offspring can grow to their full potential. Today, in addition, mom and dad are ...
Views: 1984(12 votes) - I Love Having Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Bill McLeodI can’t tell you the number of people, who when I tell them that I have teenagers, say things like “Wow that must be tough” or “Good luck you will need it”. I don’t care, I love having teenagers. I really do. I can still remember what my life was like as a teenager. I can remember when I was ...
Views: 1491(3 votes) - Adolescent Sleep Patterns: 8 Tips for Improved Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Victoria CummingsAdolescent sleep habits are enough to drive any parent insane. As any parent can tell you, as children get older they find it more difficult to pull themselves from bed in the morning. Most young adults need several nudges before they will drag themselves from the covers. Even when they are up, ...
Views: 2457(1 vote) - Help! My Tween's Room is a Warzone - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Sylvia DaoustTweens' bedrooms have a reputation for looking like utter chaos. The mass of clothing and papers littering the floor can cause frustration for any parent. Most tweens are very busy running from one activity to the next and tend to just "drop and go". They have also accumulated an assortment ...
Views: 2001(2 votes) - Stress Management for Teens - Tips for Parents on Surviving the Awkward Years - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jill RheaumeStress management for teens can be tricky, especially if their stress is displayed by aggressive behavior or through withdrawing from family or friends. So before you approach your teen about their stress, or go overboard in punishing them for the way they display their stress, take a step back ...
Views: 2456(2 votes) - Enabling v Empowering - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Tracy TresidderAll parents want their kids to feel good about themselves and at the same time develop inner resources so that they can make good responsible choices when you are not around to guide them. The distinction that I would like to draw on in this newsletter is enabling v empowering. Enabling ...
Views: 3313 - 9 Ways to Support Your Teen - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Drew GerberFor many years at SuperCamp, parents would ask us if we could start a program for them, to help them learn what their child is learning at SuperCamp. A few years ago we started Parent Weekend, an intensive three-day parent program that coincides with the final three days of a 10-day Junior Forum ...
Views: 1929 - Young Kids Acting Out in School: The Top 3 Issues Parents Worry about Most - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James LehmanIf you’re the parent of a young child who acts out at school, you’ve probably asked yourself, “If my child is out of control now, how will I be able to deal with him when he’s ten—or a teenager?” Once a toddler or kindergartner becomes known as a child who “plays too rough” or “always has to ...
Views: 3193(15 votes) - Joe’s Top 10 “New” Years Parenting Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Joseph GandolfoJoe’s Top 10 “New” Years Parenting Thoughts by Joe Gandolfo, M.A., LPC Another New Year. A time for personal renewal and making a change. Most people make a sincere effort to alter a behavior, which when changed, will improve one’s life. Sadly for many, the behavior change lasts only a ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Narcissistic, Needy or Normal? What is really going on with my teen's behaviour? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Tracy TresidderTeens by definition are narcissistic. They are at a time in their life where narcissistic behaviour is both natural and can be healthy. Unless of course you are seeing amoral or criminal behaviour on an ongoing basis. What is being experienced by you, the parent is typical teen self ...
Views: 7521 - Financial Education - Who should be teaching your children? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Daniel BrittonThe current financial crisis has sharpened the focus on the need for better financial education across all segments of the population. Just as information and guidance on healthy eating and exercise can prevent a lifetime of obesity, effective financial education, when started at an early age, ...
Views: 2276(2 votes) - It's Not Your Child's Temper - It's Your Child's Temperament! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekIt has happened to all of us at one time or another: our child does "one of those things" that absolutely drives us crazy, and we wonder why? Perhaps it was to stand at the head of the class on that first day of school and blatantly challenge the teacher. Perhaps we struggled in the kitchen ...
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