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- The Last Dance: Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe on Prom Night - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandProm is a milestone event in every teenager’s life. It’s the last big party where everyone will be all together before parting ways for college, the military or wherever else life takes them. Both parents and teens want the night to be special, fun and above all, safe. However, teens don’t have ...
Views: 1396 - Signs of Cyberbullying - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandYou may very well remember bullies from the playgrounds–they would use unwarranted verbal and/or physical attacks on other students. But these days, there’s a new kind of bullying–cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the “new bullying.” Since this generation of children are much more in-tuned ...
Views: 682 - How to Avoid Over-scheduling Your Teenager - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandAs your teenager enters high school, the possibilities are endless–they have their life ahead of them, they’re preparing for college, and they are faced with a number of clubs and activities that may very well pique their interest. In addition, many college scholarship applications fare better ...
Views: 813 - Guidelines for a Divorced Parent in Getting Financial Aid [Part 2] - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the second and final post in our series on helping parents understand the Financial Aid process for divorced parents. With regards to Student Income, it’s good to know that it is generally sheltered by a provision that allows the student to earn up to about $4,000 in summer jobs or ...
Views: 620 - Guidelines for a Divorced Parent in Getting Financial Aid [Part 1] - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is part one in a two part series on helping divorced parents understand the Financial Aid Process. Thank you so much for asking me to answer your readers questions about college financial aid and how it is affected by divorce. I’m Lisa C. Decker, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ...
Views: 672 - A Collection of our Must Read Facebook Articles - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Linda BertrandAs we approach our 100th blog post at Parent eSource, we thought we’d create collections of some of our best articles to date. Wether you’re a new reader or have been with us since the beginning, we hope you will enjoy and share the below list of our personal favorites. Are We Experiencing a ...
Views: 622 - Unleash Creativity-How Encouraging Your Teens Creativity Supports Their Development - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandThe splash of color comes to life as senior Natalie Smith, quietly bends over her artwork adding the final details to her abstract painting. She studies it and continues to dab her paint brush into the canvas, slowly breathing life into her masterpiece. When asked why she enjoys painting, she ...
Views: 1943 - The Sex Talk part 2- From the Teens Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandLast Friday, we featured a post (It’s not too early to have the Talk) from Shadra Bruce about the importance of talking to your teenagers about sex. Today we’re following-up on this important topic from a teenage girl’s perspective. My generation is constantly surrounded by messages of a sexual ...
Views: 1510 - Teens that Volunteer Change the World - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandThere’s no doubt that today’s teenagers are extremely busy with the intense demands of homework and extra curricular activities. Often teens are busy with after school activities and are up until the wee hours of night finishing their homework for the next day and weekends are often filled with ...
Views: 626 - Teen Success in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandTeen Success in Challenging Times: Practical Tips on How You Can Help Your Teen By Bobbi DePorter These are challenging and disruptive times for all of us – wars, the environment, the economy – and our kids, particularly teens, are being affected as well. Everywhere they turn there is talk of ...
Views: 1027 - Stepping Back May Be Hard, but Its What Your Kids Need - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis article was originally written for and posted on SafetyWeb.com. SafetyWeb is a thoughtfully designed tool that provides parents with a means and a context for ongoing family conversations about safety, friendship and how the choices we make, online and off, have consequences. If your ...
Views: 641 - Prosperity Parenting - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandHow parents sabotage their kids’ success and how they can ‘change the story’ Every parent wants the best for their kids. Yet millions of adults unknowingly sabotage their children’s chances for success. I grew up poor. I was jealous of rich people and didn’t like them. So over the years I kept ...
Views: 906 - Nine Benefits of Music Education for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandKids who learn to play a musical instrument gain an outlet for their creativity that can bring them a joy for a lifetime. They also reap tangible benefits that can help them as students and throughout their lives. Through musical instruction, children learn discipline, patience, ...
Views: 688 - Mentoring Bright Ideas and Leadership within your Teen - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the third and final post in an interview series with Kevin Sheehan. Any last gold, nuggets you can offer my readers? Leadership, like life, is not easy. No one wants to fail, or be embarrassed, or get worn out standing up for a cause or a candidate or a vision or a direction ...
Views: 600 - Main Issues for Teenagers of Today? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandParent eSource contributor Eva-Maria has posted the following ideas about the issues that teenagers face today. Parents, please share your thoughts with us in the comment section. Teenagers today are probably better behaved than their parents were. I’ve come up with a theory. Drugs, ...
Views: 636 - Life Skills From Music Education - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandIn teaching young people to play violin and ocarina, I see them also learning skills that will help them in their studies, life and work. One of the amazing things about music education is how students pick up these skills through the process of learning to play an instrument. Through music ...
Views: 622 - Let’s Talk About Leadership and Social Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is part two in a three part interview series with Leadership guru Kevin Sheehan. What are the most common questions you get asked about leadership? Boy, that’s a good question. Leadership is a life’s experience, like self knowledge. It encompasses what we believe at BecomeALeader ...
Views: 757 - Leadership, Wisdom and Other Things that Matter - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandDo you find it sometimes striking the important dimensions that we miss as human beings? People who live in free, relatively stable societies get a daily dose of peace and regularity that citizens of war-torn regions around the world rarely, if ever, experience. Do you walk out into your world ...
Views: 674 - Introducing Slow Parenting Teens - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandAre you worried about your tween turning into one of those scary teens? Are you tired of fighting with you teens? Are you interested in establishing a respectful and sustainable relationship with your teen or tween? Are you willing to make some changes? Welcome to slow parenting teens. We ...
Views: 693 - Inspiring a New Generation - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is part one in a three part series with author and leadership expert Kevin Sheehan. You’ve been quoted as saying “there is an essential question, why leadership, and where does it come from? It is ours to inspire the next generation”. What advice do you give parents when inspiring their ...
Views: 730 - Human Engineering in the Home - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandThe following is a passage from one of our favorite authors, the late Napoleon Hill. Sometimes we forget that, as parents, the image we project onto our children has an impact on the way they view themselves as well. We hope you enjoy. Once upon a time not too long ago a farmer, living in the ...
Views: 633 - How to Raise Healthy Teens in an Unhealthy World - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandTeaching your child to make healthy choices now may save them hundreds of thousands of dollars over their lifetime. Often, proper nutrition hasn’t been taught in schools or to our doctors and we think that because everyone is doing something that makes it ok. Yet our bodies will pay the price ...
Views: 631 - How to Overcome Small-White-Envelope Syndrome [College Week] - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandThere is nothing worse than coming home from school and finding a small, white envelope addressed to you from the college of your choice. Your heart stops as you slowly open the letter. Everything is a blur after you read the fateful words “we regret to inform you …” Rejection in any form is ...
Views: 632 - How to Avoid Raising Disrespectful Teens - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandWe all know that parenting is no easy task and certainly isn’t for cowards. Great parenting takes a lot of diligence. We need to know where our children are and monitor what they are doing. This can be extremely difficult in the days of single parents and working mothers. But if I could make one ...
Views: 671 - Helping your child deal with bullying - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandOne of the major problems among students who are bullied is that they are humiliated and embarrassed to the point where they keep it to themselves. Parents can help by building a closer connection with their kids, so if they become the victims of bullying, they’ll turn to their parents for ...
Views: 588 - Dueling Hormones: When Puberty and Menopause Collide - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandNow, more than ever, so many households are experiencing puberty and perimenopause and menopause (I call it PM&M for short) at the same time. Why? In 1980, the average age of a first time mother was 23. In 2010 that number jumped to almost 27 (26.8). This matches up a 14 year old child with a ...
Views: 932 - Don’t Let Your Computer Be Pandora’s Box for Your T(w)een - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandAs a parent, you want your children to have the best possible online experience available, however, you realize that you must take certain security precautions to keep your family safe from online predators or unsavory content. PC Pandora, helps caregivers filter unwarranted content as well as ...
Views: 739 - Developing 21st Century Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandI had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Zitoli, the principal of Millis middle school and founder of No Sticks and Stones (www.nosticksandstones.com) for a candid one on one interview regarding his Anti Bullying program and his highly successful youth Leadership curriculum. Twelve years ...
Views: 745 - Communicating with Your Kids - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandYesterday I enjoyed a long lunch out with my younger son. He is 26 years old, a scrappy entrepreneur who is street-smart, determined, and a learner. Over Vietnamese noodles, we talked about lessons he has learned from observing me, his father, and other mentors in the professional world. The ...
Views: 689 - [College Week] Thinking Smart to Get into College - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandWhen it comes to getting into the college we want, to study what we want, we have to think smart. Just completing the application and hoping for the best is no longer good enough. You need to sell yourself from the very beginning and hoping just to ride on the results you get is not going to cut ...
Views: 621 - Egypt’s Revolution and America’s Youth - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the second installment of our Teen Influencer Series on Parent eSource.com When young people today think of revolution, history lessons and men from far-away lands usually come to mind. Januray 25th, 2011, changed all of that. Most teens were unaware of the peaceful revolution brewing ...
Views: 1428 - Body Image in Teens - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandIf you’re in high school, most of your friends are probably on a diet. A recent study shows that 90% of junior and senior girls are on a diet regularly, even though only 10-15% are actually overweight. The modeling industry also promotes the idea that you need to diet and exercise religiously. ...
Views: 741 - Born This Way- Lady Gaga’s Leadership and Influence on Teens - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandPop music sensation, Lady Gaga, made Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in 2010 and Forbes list of 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world. Forbes even placed her at number seven in their list of Top 100 most powerful women. Clearly, she is having an impact, ...
Views: 3455 - Lady Gaga, Fame Monster or Positive Role Model? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandThere’s no doubt that some of Gaga’s antics, such as wearing meat and being painted with blood is not something that parents want to highlight to their teens. There’s also no doubt that she is coming out of left field much of the time. Because some of her songs depict lyrics of partying and ...
Views: 3433 - The Adderrall Effect: Why Your Honor Student is at Risk of Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandAs a parent, you try to instill certain values and expectations in your children so that they can be happy and successful in life. You’ve taught them to say no to drugs and constantly encourage them to do well in school; but what happens when it gets complicated and the two begin to ...
Views: 981 - 21st Century Parenting from a Mom’s Point of View - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandParenting seems to get harder, not easier. Today’s parents are grandparents raising their grandchildren, Teens parenting babies, Foster parents trying to give back to the community by raising some one else’s child and dozens of other scenarios. No one has prepared us for the challenges of ...
Views: 634 - Five Ways to Keep Connected with Your Kids after Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandDivorce is a time for disconnect. It’s not uncommon for you to feel alone, rejected and insecure in the months following your divorce. So can your children. It is important for you to strengthen your bond with your children during this time of transition – whether you are living with them or ...
Views: 581 - 4 Vital Steps to Help your Teen Handle Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandMany divorcing parents put all their attention on helping their younger children cope while assuming their teenager will understand and adapt. Unfortunately studies have shown that in many cases teens will deal with divorce in more self-destructive and dangerous ways than younger children. Don’t ...
Views: 560 - Teens Taking Sides, A Painful Consequence of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandI received the following question which poses many challenges related to divorce and parenting. While there is never a one-size-fits all answer to relationship questions, I’m sharing my response with you as a perspective worth considering. This may be useful to initiate conversations with your ...
Views: 1096 - Should You Forgive After Your Divorce? 6 Steps to Releasing the Past - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Linda BertrandForgiveness can be one of the hardest concepts to understand – and one of the most personally helpful actions to take. This is especially so for parents who have experienced divorce. If you want to move on and give yourself and your children the better future you deserve, consider the power of ...
Views: 695 - Divorce is Tough – Even Tougher on Teens! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Linda BertrandWe all know divorce is tough on families. Everyone is affected, especially the children. In most cases, the older the children, the more complex the reaction and more difficult the adaptation. There are many reasons why. Older children have a longer history in the former family unit, regardless ...
Views: 1025 - Divorce Splits During School Year Tough on Children - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandMany families experience separation or divorce as summer approaches so they can take advantage of the school break to make post-divorce transitions. There are many other families, however, that make the break in the midst of the school year. There are several reasons why this sometimes becomes ...
Views: 659 - Pets Help Families Through Divorce: Here are 6 Reasons Why - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandCan a pet be helpful to your children during a divorce and the transition after? In my opinion, without a doubt! If your family has one or more pets, let your children have access to them as much as they desire. There is a great emotional benefit to them and your children are fortunate that the ...
Views: 610 - 4-Steps to Successful Parenting After Your Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandParenting after divorce can be complex, frustrating and confusing. However, every day parents around the world are coping with the challenges and raising happy, well-adjusted children. There are many factors that influence your effectiveness as a parent. Here’s a 4-step guide to mastering the ...
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