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- How Does Screen Time Affect My Child? - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI thought when I chose this topic that I would dash it off quickly, but I found myself doing some research about what we know about how much children in the US use electronic entertainment and the research on what the effects of this are on children. It turns out that we know a lot. We know ...
Views: 1853 - How Fathers Can Keep Their Son's From Falling Into The Sexting Trap - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonThere is a serious threat that is looming over our sons, and they have no idea how dangerous it really is. Sexting has become an epidemic, and a shocking number of teenagers are engaging in it. This could be through text, programs like Snapchat, or on other sites across the web. Wherever it is ...
Views: 1371 - How Kids and Teenagers Can Defeat Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you a kid or teen who will do anything at school just to gain points with the “in-crowd”? Would you like to stay out of trouble and maintain your integrity and dignity while not giving in to the whims of peer pressure? Do you want to make choices at school that you can look back on with no ...
Views: 1424 - How Parents Should Navigate Arguments with Their Teen to Develop Trust in The End - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonRaising an adolescent can be a frustrating time to be a parent. Even though the need to push boundaries, question authority, and argue rules is a healthy part of growing up, it can be maddening to hash out the same arguments day after day. Even though the arguments are pretty much ...
Views: 1154 - How Parents Should Navigate Arguments with Their Teen to Develop Trust in The End - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonRaising an adolescent can be a frustrating time to be a parent. Even though the need to push boundaries, question authority, and argue rules is a healthy part of growing up, it can be maddening to hash out the same arguments day after day. Even though the arguments are pretty much ...
Views: 1299 - How Phones Can Damage Kids - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones. They are becoming so popular in society that our kids can’t seem to go a minute without them. It feels like kids are on them all the time with their faces just dug in them. When you try to talk to them about their day at dinner, they’re on them. When you are in the car, they’re on ...
Views: 1629 - How Rihanna Can Be a Positive Role Model for Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergChildren today are caught in the crosshairs of modern media. Technology has become their babysitter – reality TV, nude photos on the Internet, bizarre videos on YouTube, seductive text messages. It's time for these young people to be exposed instead to role models who have the potential to ...
Views: 2840 - How Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2018 from Desiree PattonIt’s never been easy to raise a child, but with the addition of something as widespread, ever-changing and topical as social media, parents can feel as if they’re always playing catch up. According to Verywell Family, 51 percent of teens use social media sites daily. With so many adolescents on ...
Views: 1764 - How to be prepared stay safe and stay healthy in Winter - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2020 from zack walterWinter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us may not be ready for its arrival. If you are ...
Views: 1027 - How to Choose Trendy Christian Gifts for Your Teen - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Barbara TaylorHonestly, is there anyone harder to shop for than a teenager? Caught up in the life and death drama that always accompanies those teenage years, coupled with the stress of attempting to define themselves as both individuals and Christians, today's teens are under a lot of pressure. It's ...
Views: 1511 - How to Deal with Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Peer pressure is more common in adolescents or teens. However, adults can also get affected by it. Peer pressure refers to the amount of influence your friends or colleagues have on you. There are many reasons why people do give in to it, but ...
Views: 1598 - How To Edit Privacy Settings On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Though the joy and benefits of social media can most certainly not be ignored but there are certain privacy risks that need to taken into consideration as well. Whether you’re a private individual or a socialite; an over-sharing adult or a secretive teen; you should be aware of your privacy ...
Views: 1467 - How To Edit Privacy Settings On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Though the joy and benefits of social media can most certainly not be ignored but there are certain privacy risks that need to taken into consideration as well. Whether you’re a private individual or a socialite; an over-sharing adult or a secretive teen; you should be aware of your privacy ...
Views: 1335 - How To Effectively Deal with Your Teen Dating - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from jamie williamsIt's not out of the normal for parents to disapprove of someone their teen son or daughter is dating. Quite frankly, it's a parents nightmare to see their 16 year old daughter with a 23 year old covered in tattoos and piercing's, or their son bringing home a girl deemed the neighborhood slut. ...
Views: 1062 - How To Ensure Your Child's Success! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Matthew FlintonEvery parent wants their child to be successful in school and in their adult life and in this article I will outline a few specific areas in which we must address if we want to help equip our children for success. The first major area we must focus our attention is… physical health. We can ...
Views: 1549 - How to find new friends in few hours - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemWhen Mark's family transferred to a new town, Mark said his biggest problem was how to find new friends. He explains that for two years of schooling there, he never managed to have just a single friend. Mark says, "at times, i even feel like I’m a failure." They are many others like Mark who ...
Views: 1507 - How to get freedom from parents - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiYouths complain that their parents don't respect them. Instead of being trusted, they are judge without a trial when something goes wrong. A young girl said, "My Dad always wants to know everything, where I am, when I am going to be back. But do they have to know everything?" Reasons for ...
Views: 1456 - How To Help Your Child Combat Common Learning Issues - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2020 from AddWeb SolutionParents and mentors of children always expect them to do well in every aspect of life. However, because of such expectations, we may be putting the child under unnecessary pressure. These expectations might sometimes create an aversion from things that could actually benefit the child. ...
Views: 922 - How to Hire the Right Android App Developer for Your Project - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2023 from Manish PatelDeveloping a mobile app can be a challenging task, and finding the right Android App Developer to work on your project can be an even greater challenge. With the vast number of Android App Development company and freelance developers available, it's essential to choose the right professional who ...
Views: 572 - How to Know When to Give Your Teen Increased Responsibilities - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Anica OaksIncreased responsibilities are a rite of passage for teenagers. Many young men and young women are allowed to drive a motor vehicle once they reach legal driving age. Others are given the opportunity to prove themselves in the workforce by getting a job. So, how do you know when it’s time to ...
Views: 1272 - How To Motivate Kids – I Have the MOST Unmotivated Kid on the Planet – Or Do I? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Susan PatersonMy son was very motivated to purchase his own computer. He had saved up close to $1000 by the time he was 11 and purchased it. You better believe he was always asking for extra chores to do in order to make money the year and a bit that preceded that purchase. He was one motivated kid! Now ...
Views: 1496 - How To Organizing A Teenagers Bedroom - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Marilyn BohnTeenagers are busy, busy people. Often they get a bad rap from adults calling them lazy. But in my experience, which includes rearing five daughters and professionally working with troubled teens they are ambitious, fun and interesting. Teenagers are my favorite age. However, a lot of fights ...
Views: 1242 - How To Pleaseaholic Proof Your Daughters - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Stephanie OwensThere are some traits you may hope to pass along to your daughters. Your long, feminine fingers. Your curly hair. Your musical talent. Your great memory. However, in all the years I’ve worked with Pleaseaholics, I’ve never heard a woman hope to pass along her People Pleasing tendencies to ...
Views: 1534 - How to Prepare Your Family for a Midnight Emergency - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2021 from Lizzie WeakleyYou and your family should know how to handle a sudden, overnight emergency. Try to resolve the problem yourself before calling a professional. Here is the basic knowledge that each of your family members must know. Keep a First Aid Kit Around A first aid kit contains bandages, alcohol, ...
Views: 821 - 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: 1376 - How to Prevent your Child from Texting while Driving - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Sunny MakkarDo you know texting while driving is as fatal as driving when drunk? Yes, texting while driving is no less dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol or some other intoxication creating drug, in fact some researchers have found it far more dangerous and has 6 times more likelihood of ...
Views: 1445 - How to React When You Find Your Teen Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Merryl LentzWhere there's smoke, there's often a teen playing with fire – a lit cigarette. If that teen happens to be yours, you may be clouted with emotions ranging from disappointment to rage to shock when you discover them smoking. Above all, you may be worried, because teen smokers are prone to turn ...
Views: 1324 - How to stop your 2 year old child’s temper tantrums? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Ignore the temper tantrum: Ignore the temper tantrum and let the child stop themselves. This will teach your 2 year old that throwing a temper tantrum will not give them extra attention they are looking for. Maintain your calm: The dynamic is pretty simple. Child wants cookie. Parent ...
Views: 2022 - How to Stop your Child’s Mobile Over-Spending Habits - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Sunny MakkarYou’ve planned a wonderful birthday gift for your child’s twelfth birthday? Incredible, so what is it? Wow!! A brand new iPhone sounds fascinating!! But will it not create a real big hole in your pocket and turn down your monthly budget? What did you say; you have specially earmarked the amount ...
Views: 1894 - How To Take Great Notes - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Eric MayoClassroom learning comes from a combination of textbook information and outside information from the teacher. It is necessary to take notes in class because not all of the information you will learn will come from textbooks. I have had students who tell me "I have a really good memory. I don't ...
Views: 1324 - How to Talk About Underage Drinking - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhen was the last time you spoke to your teen about drinking? This may include your drinking, their drinking or just the topic in general. This may seem like a silly question, but in fact it is an extremely important and often overlooked step in combating underage drinking. In working with ...
Views: 1117 - Hyperactivity: A Growing Problem, Or Kids Being Kids? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonBack in 2013 an editorial piece was published in the Huffington Post. It looked at a collection of studies that had been examined about ADHD diagnoses that were growing around the world. More and more children were being given the label, and often medicated for it. Were rates really ...
Views: 1634 - I Love Having Teenagers - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 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: 948 - If Only My Teen Came With A Universal Remote - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneIf Only My Teen Came with a Universal Remote By Lori Payne, LPC-S Being a teen in the millennium means being constantly connected. If you want to cause a teenager to have a near-panic attack, just try taking away his cell phone. Then there’s the computer for Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, chat ...
Views: 1444 - 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: 3023 - Improve Your Parent Reactions - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerOne of the crucial parenting skills for achieving the results you want involves paying attention to your child’s reaction to YOUR reaction. Observing the CONSEQUENCES of how you interact with your child reveals that your reactions are not just an effect of your child’s behavior, but also a ...
Views: 1172 - In-Charge Parenting Guide - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerTo be in charge in child-parent relationships, parents will find great help by practicing a calm, confident, and loving in-charge attitude. Too often the parent acts as though the child needs to behave in a way that proves the parent is in charge for the parent to express that ...
Views: 1256 - Inexpensive Web Hosting - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Jeffery GimpleIn an earlier article, we explained how web hosting reviews identify web hosting companies by the services they offer. So if a web host offers ASP technology, they say it’s an ASP hosting company. With that in mind, in this two-part series we’ve laid out many of the most common types of web ...
Views: 1457 - 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: 1579 - Internet security for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainWhen the internet really started to become available for families, and kids in particular, it soon became fairly obvious that there were potentially real dangers. Part of the problem was that no-one really understood the internet, or at least understood its full potential. People stared to see ...
Views: 966 - Involve Children in Finances - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOver the holidays all five of our children were at home. It was a special time as we enjoyed the opportunity together to spend an entire week celebrating and enjoying good company. We also did something you should be doing in your family. We had family meetings. I truly believe you become ...
Views: 1380 - Irrational Approaches To Relationships In Schools - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Jay KrunszyinskyPublic schools do not utilize a system to help students define and evaluate acceptable behavior, so students do not have a way to develop and evaluate good and bad behavior. They are made aware when they break rules. Having rules without outlining positive behavioral expectations only reinforces ...
Views: 1293 - Is security to deal with COVID-19 lawful? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2020 from pray net pkFederal governments have a responsibility to assure the right to health and wellness and also to avoid, deal with and also manage upsurges. In order to do this, they might momentarily limit some human civil liberties to react to health and wellness emergency situations in prompt as well as ...
Views: 952 - Is Teen Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Reaching Crisis Proportions? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Carl-Peter LehmannThe frightening part about teenage alcoholism and teenage drug abuse, is how young the kids today are that are becoming addicted. Seeing kids of 11-13 in rehab centers being treated for addiction is not unusual It's not easy being a teenager. Trying to fit in, make sense of yourself and the ...
Views: 2772 - Is Your Adolescent a Major Headache? 4 Ways to Address the Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Anica OaksDealing with a troubled teen can be a very delicate situation. Any major missteps or communication issues could exacerbate these problems and make life more difficult for everyone involved. Whether you are currently dealing with a difficult child or simply want to prepare yourself for the coming ...
Views: 1298 - Is your home safe for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainDepending on the age of your kids, keeping them safe at home can range from being a full time job to an emotional roller coast. In one sense it could be said that its easier the younger they are. Although the dangers can be greater, they are more predictable and in a sense more manageable, more ...
Views: 969 - Is Your Teen Defiant And Unreachable? West Ridge Academy Has Answers - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Thomas LambertYou feel like you've tried everything to help your defiant teen and not you are struggling to figure out what to do next. Many parents before you have been there, in fact your own parents may have felt the same way, just don't give up on them. Remember at one time this same child loved and ...
Views: 1037 - It Can Be Tough to Change Our Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI was recently reminded how tough it can be to change our behaviors. When we identify something about ourselves we want to change, it can be difficult to sustain the new behavior in the beginning. It may be that we want to be more tolerant, patient or minimize our need to be perfect. This ...
Views: 1490 - It Can't Happen Here - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2004 from Gail ElliottThe suspect had no history of violence, officials said. "He was a timid boy, who was having difficulty integrating, but he never displayed any violent attitudes," a local education official said. The “suspect” was a fifteen year old boy who shot up a classroom at his school, killing three ...
Views: 1613 - Jobs For Teens: Tips For A Great Resume - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Eric MayoThe resume is a very powerful self-marketing tool that is designed to present your skills and qualifications in one neat package. An effective resume will give you an advantage over your competition in getting an interview where you can sell yourself. Your resume should be a one page summary of ...
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