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- Family Communication is Possible by Trusting Your Teen - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alicia BowyerTalking to teens and family communication is very important while raising your family. What's interesting is that your teen wants to communicate with you as much as you want to communicate with them. Make as much time as possible to do this so you know what is happening in your teens ...
Views: 2403(2 votes) - Graduation Time - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerThis month has certainly brought back memories for me as my daughter, Melissa, graduates from high school. It seems that the last 18 years have gone by in a flash as I can still remember, so vividly, my own experience of the prom and all the peripheral, but all too important details such as the ...
Views: 2277(2 votes) - Responsible Risk Taking - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Tracy TresidderRaising resilient teenagers Webster's dictionary defines resilience as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change". Teenagers learn to understand the depths of their resourcefulness and resilience through adverse conditions such as failure, disappointment, ...
Views: 2014(2 votes) - Helping Parents Understand Video Games - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Thomas E. (Jene) HeddenVideo games have evolved exponentially since the advent of the first interactive games in 1947 with the development of the Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device (CRTAD). Baby boomers may remember playing “Tank”, “Pong” and “Space Invaders” in the seventies at arcades where the pin-ball machine ...
Views: 3719(2 votes) - Teenage Stress: Implications for Adult Health - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know that stress affects us. We see its effects in our clear (or not) thinking, our shorter fuses, our tired bodies at the end of the day. We also figure our kids are resilient and can get through a lot of what life doles out. However, here's an alert for its long-term affects on our ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Getting Your Student Ready for College - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Carol EisemanFor many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Parenting: How to Discipline Teenagers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Kim OlverI have received a lot of inquires lately about how to discipline teenagers. It’s an interesting topic and one that bears consideration. I believe most of the issue lies in how one identifies the problem. There are three major considerations. When children enter the teen years, their ...
Views: 1912(3 votes) - Talk to your child about sex - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Mary Kay ThillHAVE YOU TALKED TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT SEX YET? Parents agree the open communication with their kids is essential in good development. How comfortable are you when the topic is sexual? Most of us weren’t taught anything about sex from our parents. We relied on our friends and television. Do ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Four Ways to Help Reverse Your Teen’s Habitual Patterns of Displaying Borderline Personality Traits - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Ugochukwu UcheIn the field of behavioral health, there is a reason persons under the age of eighteen cannot be diagnosed with a personality disorder, (Axis II). The reason is, with intensive psychotherapy and familial support; young persons have been known to make significant changes to detrimental aspects of ...
Views: 2530(1 vote) - Five Actions to take to prevent your teen from using drugs - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Ugochukwu UcheDrug use is an epidemic; then again the term epidemic might be misleading considering that mind altering substances have been around since the dawn of mankind. As a Professional Counselor, who has spent a significant portion of his career working with teens that have developed a dependency for ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Three Lessons to Teach Your Teen About Sex - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Ugochukwu UcheIn a sad way, I find it somewhat amusing when mass media and some parents routinely propose or actually go ahead in giving their teens leniency in regards to breaking universal rules and values around dating and sex. I find this amusing because I routinely have young girls come in to see me or ...
Views: 1777(3 votes) - Moving to a New Parenting Paradigm with EFT - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Deborah DonndelingerThe history of parenting is rather brutal, with children once considered non-entities that could be discarded, killed, or used at the parent's whim. Over time, our collective approach to parenting is evolving and developing, which is good news indeed. How we collectively parent is the leading ...
Views: 1873(2 votes) - Teaching Our Daughters About Sex - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe as mothers are putting our own fears ahead of our daughters’ wellbeing, and we have to confront this crisis of confidence in order to offer our girls more grounding in sexual vitality than we were given by our own mothers. In not giving them the sexual information they need, and offering ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Is Depression Contagious? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, I’m worried that my sixteen year old stepdaughter’s depression is affecting my fifteen year old daughter. My stepdaughter is in treatment (therapy and antidepressants). Her parents say that she is better than she was before treatment and they are all happy with her ...
Views: 2345(1 vote) - Teens Gone Wild: Is Someone You Know at Risk? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Marty BrennerWild teen behavior is nothing new but in recent years the stakes have increased as young people have undertaken more risky behaviors. Whether it’s peer pressure, curiosity or other factors, young people are putting themselves at risk for addiction, overdose, suicide, health problems and legal ...
Views: 2531 - Are You Looking for a Healthy Diet for Teenagers? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Robert HardenWhile teenagers are notorious for their love of junk food and odd eating habits, it is important that they eat a proper diet. A healthy diet for teenagers can help them do better in school and promote optimal physical development as their bodies mature. A healthy diet for teenagers starts with ...
Views: 1522 - The Teen Brain - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever looked at your teenage as he or she comes rushing into the house, late again and missing their homework/coat/whatever it is you asked them to get and asked them “what were you thinking?” Have you ever asked that same question when you have caught them with their boyfriend or ...
Views: 1058 - Alcohol and the Teenage Brain - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Tracy TresidderWhat the latest research is saying! The Teenage brain is still under construction and with new modern imaging technology scientists can actually view the human brain while it is alive and functioning. Neuroscience can help parents understand the importance of delaying their teens' alcohol ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Changing Our Relationship to Our Skin: Sexual Anorexia and Overeating - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week on Oprah’s show they explored how to talk to your children about sex and Dr. Laura Berman said something that provoked a huge response in the audience: that parents should give their daughters permission to masturbate. She went so far as to say that at 15 or 16, introduce a vibrator. ...
Views: 2154 - Avoiding the Date Rape Drugs - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Kerry SauveGiven the recent spate of sexual assaults and the seizure of a large quantity of the Date Rape drug GBH by the RCMP I thought it was time to pen an article about the Date Rape drugs. I spoke with a mother on the phone recently who was interested in a Self Defence course for herself and her ...
Views: 1595 - Parental Monitoring Most Important in Decreasing Teen Sex - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Reece ManleyAlthough sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, no parent wants a teenager to have to face consequences that come with early sex experiences. The problems of teenage girls having sex are widespread. And, the problem is now on the rise again. According to U.S. News and World ...
Views: 1866 - Secrets to Successful Parent and Teen Relationships - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Dolly YeoEven as a Life Coach, I have my challenges with my three teens. Talking and having regular conversations is the key element for successful parenting. Just this morning when I had the same stuck state with my youngest daughter now 14. I tried to stay as calm as I can. I was grieving how I got ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - "Someday, You'll Miss Me" - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was a teenager, I loved to push my mother’s buttons; sometimes I was bored and sometimes I just wanted to clear my head after school with a good argument. My mother would often end it with a smile and say, “Someday when I’m gone you will miss me.” “That cheap guilt trick doesn’t work with ...
Views: 3495(2 votes) - Teaching Adolescents to Self-Govern Using Their Core Values - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Kwinten KempThe teenage years are an exciting and sometimes trying time in human development. It is normal and natural for teens to begin pulling away, pushing limits, trying to stand on their own. Many teens realize the power of free will and begin to exercise this in earnest during these years. This is ...
Views: 5062(1 vote) - 10 College Freshman Success Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesEvery year millions of students go off to college with all kinds of hopes and dreams. During their high school graduation they are told the future is bright. As is common with any new experiences there are a lot of adjustments that students must make. There are a lot of encounters with ...
Views: 3388(2 votes) - Treating Depression in Children & Teens – Family Therapy - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Tess ThompsonThere is a vast difference between depression in children and adults. Most of the time, parents do not notice emotional health in children. Diagnosing depression in children is also more complicated than diagnosing depression in adults. The physician needs to interview the parents to understand ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Get Your Kids Organized with Their Money Early - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Claire McFeeTeaching our children good attitudes toward money from an early age is imperative if you want them to avoid the debt traps so many people fall victim to. This education can start a lot younger than you may think. It comes down to good organization with money, a good attitude to money and good ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - The Ten Commandments of Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAs we all know and regret deeply, kids aren't born with instruction manuals informing us of the intricacies of how they work. As parents, our only option is to learn as we go. When our kids were babies, we learned to nap when they napped, to put valuables up on the high shelves, and that m&ms ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Keeping Marijuana Abuse at Bay - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWith drug abuse now becoming a rampant predicament of the society, communities concerned have become more alarmed as individuals of all ages seem to be enmeshed with the illicit use of drugs. Households beset with an adolescent drug abuser can become distressed as the consequences of substance ...
Views: 1311 - When an Argument Becomes a Battle! - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Debra BeckHave you ever been in an argument with your teen, and when it was over, you felt completely beaten down? You may have felt weak, tired or anxious. You might even have had physical symptoms of pain, such as a stomachache. At times like this, the conversation seems more like a boxing match. ...
Views: 1990 - Teen Obesity: A Rising Problem in the U.S. - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Alexa NuessleTeenage obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Between 16 and 33 percent of children and teenagers are obese. While obesity is easy to recognize, it is one of the most difficult medical conditions to treat. The earlier teenagers work towards a healthy weight the ...
Views: 2180 - Is Balance the Essential Element to Inner Satisfaction and Peace? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Carl BonifaceI woke up at 3.30am wide awake with the urge to raid the fridge; out came a pot of Sally Sherman’s tuna salad. I polished it off and the urge continued, so the next thing meant feeling around suddenly stumbling over a box of egg matzos. I love European style unsalted butter on matzos. A cup of ...
Views: 2800(3 votes) - "I'm a Victim, So the Rules Don't Apply to Me!" How to Stop "Victim Thinking" in Kids - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanWhenever an adolescent doesn’t want to take responsibility, it’s very likely they’ll present themselves as a victim. When your child says, “You don’t understand me,” that’s playing the victim, because what they’re really saying is, “I’m a victim of your misunderstanding." When they say, “My ...
Views: 2752(6 votes) - Kids Who are Verbally Abusive: The Creation of a Defiant Child - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanWhen you’re standing in your kitchen, and you’re fighting back tears and rage as your son is calling you “b---h,” you don’t have time to do much of anything but react. But when he’s stormed out the door or up to his room, the question arises in your mind yet again: “Why is he like this? Why does ...
Views: 4317(6 votes) - Daughters in Danger - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAs you may recall from your own teenage years, separating from one's parents is a vital, and healthy, part of growing up. All well and good. But the question is this: as your daughters move away from YOU, who exactly are they moving TOWARDS? And more importantly, are those people taking them ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Building of Teen Self Esteem Starts at Birth - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsWhen does self esteem begin? Many times we think that self esteem begins in our children when they hit their tween years, not realizing that it really begins at birth. It is developed with the influence of parental attitudes and behaviors right from birth and then continuing on into all the ...
Views: 2070 - Keeping Your Teenage Daughter Safe - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyKeeping your Teenage Daughter Safe is as Easy as it is to Smile during your Mammogram Mom, are you standing on the sidelines of your teenage daughter's life? Have you thought about cell phone safety, dating safety, or on-line safety? What you learn may have you stunned. "The Secrets to Having ...
Views: 2219(1 vote) - Your Teenage Daughter's Success in School - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyEvaluating your Teenage Daughters Success at School with More than her Report Card is as Essential as Stopping Your Son's Nosebleed in Church with his Seersucker Suit and Knee-High Socks on. Measuring school success encompasses so much more than A's, B's and SAT's. "The Secrets to Having the ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - *** What to Do Dbout Lying - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaA new survey shows that the average adult tells four lies a day, or 1,460 lies a year. Is it any wonder that our children tell fibs, too? Yet chances are when your child tells a whopper, it makes you mad. Why do kids lie? Kids lie for lots of reasons. One of the biggest reasons is to avoid ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Peer Pressure & Your Teenage Daughter - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyIf His Eyes Look like Two Cherries in a Glass of Buttermilk, He Might be a Weedhead Mom, the potheads that parked at the top of the parking lot when we were in high school are not parking there today. The potheads of today may be parking their cars closer to you than you think. "The Secrets to ...
Views: 2025 - Positive Parenting Tips for Responding to Report Cards - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Connie HammerAs parents, we all want to do what we can to reduce any type of school related anxiety for our children and minimize the possible stress it can bring into our households. As a parent coach, I have guided many parents to discover ways that will make school a positive experience for their child. ...
Views: 5338(2 votes) - Teens and Addiction: Turning the Tide - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Vivienne EdwardsI currently see millions of dollars being spent on rehab, counseling, drug courts, and other resources to try and stem the tide of drug addiction among teenagers. Unfortunately, these are all 'after-the-fact' repair mechanisms and do not deal with the root cause. In my opinion we do not give ...
Views: 1597 - Raising Financially Responsible Kids - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Robin Gardner"Money doesn't grow on trees"... I'm sure that sounds familiar. In fact, maybe you grew up hearing that. And today you may even say it to your children. So what does that statement really imply? Perhaps money doesn't come easily, or you need to work hard to have money. And with that message, ...
Views: 1395 - Mending the Fence Between a Mom and Her Teenage Daughter - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr. Cheryl GuyTeenage behavior is as unpredictable as the bathrooms you have to use in gas stations, fast food restaurants, and rest stops along I-10. Some are pretty dog-gone nasty. Why is it that when our girls are little, we put bows in their hair, but when they become teenagers, we find ourselves wanting ...
Views: 1973 - Neighbors Can Be Mentors - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Stephanie MannThe Internet discussion reminded me, neighbors must be involved. The blog centered around a seven-year-old boy who broke into four homes, trashed houses and abused neighbor’s pets. The question was, “What should neighbors do?” I read 27 responses without one suggestion about helping this ...
Views: 1221 - Be Careful What You Say About This Financial Recession in Front of Your Kids - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Tricia KellyMany of the beliefs we have as adults were formed when we were children. Our parents’ views about money are hidden in our subconscious and makes up a large part of how we view the world and ourselves financially. This is more noticeable in parents who were brought up during wars, or depressions. ...
Views: 1173 - Creating Happy, Healthy Teens - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kim OlverThere is research that shows that the best outcomes result when parents provide a good balance between guidelines and expectations for their children’s behavior and a positive, supportive relationship. Parents are not meant to be their children’s best friends but in order to raise happy, ...
Views: 1299(5 votes) - Gangs 101 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kerry SauveThe word Gang causes a great deal of controversy and fear every time it is uttered. There is a great deal of myth and misconception about just what is a gang, how they recruit/operate and the danger they pose to our society, our families and children. Working with gang members for a great number ...
Views: 3388 - The Uncertainties of Teenage Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPregnancy is essentially one of the joyful experiences of being a woman. The process of anticipating, nurturing and giving life can be a momentous event for a woman. Despite some discomforts, pregnancy is one on the pivotal moments in a woman’s life. But perhaps not in the case of unwanted ...
Views: 2270 - Sexual Energy is an Unstoppable Force - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Tricia KellyKids experience sexual feelings at a very early age. Kids grow up believe that around the age of teenage-hood that boys turn into men and girls will turn into woman and now it’s all about sex. Most of their idols and movie stars are having sex on screen all the time, they’re ‘our foreplay ...
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