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- Stop Motion Animation - A How to Tutorial - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Mark PetersonHave you ever wondered how to make those cool stop motion movies you see on TV, in the movies or on Youtube such as Coraline, Gumby or Wallace and Gromit? Or those really funny and cute LEGO® brickfilms? Well this article will give you some very useful tips and insights in to the world of stop ...
Views: 3585 - Nicotine Addiction in Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Mark PetersonPeer pressure has a significant influence on teenage smoking. Many anti-smoking organizations claim that teenagers begin their smoking habits due to peer pressure, and cultural influence portrayed by friends. However, one study found that direct pressure to smoke cigarettes did not play a ...
Views: 1441 - How Can I Talk to My Child About Alcohol? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Mark PetersonThe National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism gives some practical strategies for bringing up the subject of alcohol use with your child: # Encourage conversation. Encourage your child to talk about whatever interests him or her. Listen without interruption and give your child a chance ...
Views: 751 - Trauma and Dating Violence Common Among Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mark PetersonSexual abuse is any type of sexual activity to which you have not consented. It may involve pressure to consent, the use of force, violence, or bodily injuries. Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and not being able to truly consent to sexual activity is considered sexual assault as ...
Views: 923 - What are Teen Drug Abuse Symptoms? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mark PetersonHere are some general tips that may be life saving for your child: # It is imperative to stay vigilant of your child’s moods, attitudes, behaviors, and school performance. # Be aware of the telltale warning signs that may appear when your teen is using. Most teen’s behavior changes ...
Views: 867 - Recognizing Teenage Depression - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Mark PetersonDepression can be a temporary response to many different situations and stresses. In adolescents, depressed mood is common because of the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, the influence of sex hormones, and independence conflicts with parents. It may also be a reaction ...
Views: 800 - Cognitive Therapy for Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Mark PetersonThe particular therapeutic techniques vary according to the particular kind of client or issue, but commonly include keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and behaviors; questioning and testing cognitions, assumptions, evaluations and beliefs that might be ...
Views: 3326 - How To Make An Animation Movie With iKITMovie - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Mark PetersonWhen animation is used for films or movies, each frame is produced on an individual basis. Frames can be produced using computers or photographs of images that are either drawn or painted. Frames can also be generated by altering a model unit in small ways and using a special camera to take ...
Views: 1836 - If you Suspect Your Teen is Using Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Mark PetersonTroubled teens usually do not have any ambitions in life, or at least they are not strong enough to find for achieving them. Some troubled teens exert negative influences on others. Substance abuse refers to the overindulgence in drugs and dependence of other chemicals leading to effects that ...
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