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- "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: 2837(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: 4403(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: 1303(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: 2152 - 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: 2289(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: 1754(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: 1576(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: 2085 - 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: 5418(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: 1667 - 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: 1463 - 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: 2037 - 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: 1298 - 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: 1224 - 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: 1367(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: 3473 - 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: 2318 - 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 ...
Views: 3642 - 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: 2814 - Are You Responsible for Your Children's Wrong Choices - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Francis HoseinDo you feel as you get older that you are responsible for your children’s wrong choices they make while they are with you growing up? Is the answer you give a logical or an emotional answer for knowing where the answer comes from can make a difference in you holding feelings of guilt about the ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - Why Teens Should Include Music in Their Education - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you a teenager who has the need and desire to acquire useful hobbies and skills you can use to live a better life? Are you the parent of a teenager who does not play a musical instrument or take any musical classes? I can tell you that a musical education is an invaluable tool and asset to ...
Views: 2483 - 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: 2871 - Use of Diet Pills by Teenagers Increasing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jen PageA study looking into the eating habits of teenage girls suggests that the use of diet pills in young women is climbing at alarming rates. Research conducted by the University of Minnesota’s "Project EAT" (Eating Among Teens) showed that 62.7% of female teenagers use moderately unhealthy weight ...
Views: 3079(2 votes) - Helping Teens Cope with Their Parent's Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAdolescent years are supposed to be fun, but when adolescents have to deal with their parents’ divorce, it becomes a devastating roller-coaster ride. It is common for teens to assume that their parent’s divorce may be their fault. Feelings of regret for being unable to prevent the parent’s ...
Views: 2513 - Parenting Towards Independence: Setting Rules for Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Laura DoerflingerWhat are good rules and rewards for teenagers? Why do we bother putting rules into place? Limits and guidelines during adolescence are an important part of getting the budding adult ready to leave home. During this preparation time, keeping focused on the end result (a successful adult) is ...
Views: 6126(1 vote) - 40 Ways to Show Your Teen You Care - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey Pihulyk40 Ways to Show Teens You Care 1. Communicate openly and frankly with them 2. Cherish their input 3. Give them your full attention when they do open up, maintaining eye contact 4. Be interested in what interests them 5. Remember that each child is unique 6. Do your best to attend their sports ...
Views: 2759(1 vote) - Super-Sizing Your Teen’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Aurelia WilliamsYour teenager may go through times where their self-esteem goes up and down; especially if they’re being teased by their peers. You may want to find ways of raising your teen’s self-esteem to a higher level to help them cope with their issues. Here are some ways you can do just that: Take the ...
Views: 1034 - Preparing Your Teenager and Yourself for Dating - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Aurelia WilliamsAt some point, your teenager is going to want to start dating. This will happen whether you want it to or not. Keeping your teen locked up from the concept of dating is not going to make for a healthy relationship between you. It’s important that you work through the teen dating scene with ...
Views: 962 - Why You Should Know Who Your Teenager’s Friends Are - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Aurelia WilliamsYou may very well know some of your teenager’s friends already because they grew up together. But, as they grow into their teen years, most lose some of those friends and gain new ones to take their place. You might be wondering, at this point, if it’s worth getting to know their new friends or ...
Views: 1031 - Discipline and Control - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverSometimes as parents we need to be extremely creative in our discipline. I managed to have a stroke of creative genius when my son was 16 that I want to share with you that helps illustrate a facet of Empowerment Parenting: "The only person whose behavior you can control is your own." When Kyle ...
Views: 1220 - Parents and Their Child’s Privacy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverWhen does a child’s right to privacy begin and a parent’s right to know end? I don’t have definitive answers but I do have what I hope will be some helpful guidelines. Let’s begin by looking at the opposite ends of the continuum. To begin at the beginning, you start off with an infant, who ...
Views: 2071 - Teen Dating Advice - Teens Dating with Super Rating - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Marian PobeeYour teen just received or gave out a card on Valentine’s Day. The other person involved, is a school mate she fancies and would really love to go out with - a potential date. With all the dangers out there in the world today, you have dreaded the time when your teen will ask to go out with ...
Views: 1493 - What to Do When Your Stepkids Disrespect You, Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James LehmanThis is part 2 of a two-part series by James Lehman, MSW on Blended Families. In this article, James discusses the importance of respectful behavior in a blended family, and how parents can achieve this from all the children in the family. Over the years, many parents in blended families have ...
Views: 3561(5 votes) - Preventing Sexual Assault - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kerry SauveRecently there was a very violent abduction/sexual assault in our city. While this is not surprising in a major city anywhere in North America, it is however sad that we rarely think twice about the impact this type of crime has on the victim and society after the headlines fade. I would like to ...
Views: 1444 - Building Core Values In Childen: Home Course For Families - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidRaising children to become conscientious, empowered, responsible and joyful adults who are in complete charge of their lives is what we strive for as parents. If you could give your kids the skills and the tools to do this, it is something you would do in without a second thought. I am going ...
Views: 1225 - Adolescent Peer Pressure - Wanting To Fit In - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Yvonne ClarkPeer pressure is not isolated to one age group, everyone needs to belong or feel connected to his or her own age group. Kids and adults are partnered to peer pressure. Teens like adults are influenced by their peer group. This is normal behavior and is modeled for teenagers by the adults around ...
Views: 14821(1 vote) - MOUNTING THE [SCHOOL] BARRICADES - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Toby Klein GreenwaldMOUNTING THE [SCHOOL] BARRICADES Advocating for our Children A proviso: The majority of teachers are caring, kind and dedicated to promoting the happiness and self-esteem of their students. They are usually underpaid, underappreciated, overworked, and continue in spite of that, because they ...
Views: 1329 - Handling Conflict with Your Teenager - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhen having conflict and struggle with your teen, it’s easy to feel as if the entire family is falling apart. I’ve found that a better view of handling conflict is to see it as an opportunity to pull your family together, like never before! Conflict Can Be the Precursor to Positive ...
Views: 2079 - Vision Board For Teens Self Esteem Issues and Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsSelf-esteem and confidence can go a long way during your teenage years and beyond. The question is how can this be accomplished? The answer is many faceted and it starts with the family/teachers/roll models, as these are the areas that are most active in a child’s life during the formative ...
Views: 6619(1 vote) - Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardSomething just came to my mind recently observing the cats I have in my house. It really struck me how relevant this would be to kids and parents, and how much it can impact people. Earl Nightingale has a chapter in one of his recordings called “Attitude”. I played it to my class a couple of ...
Views: 2421(1 vote) - Did a Teacher Touch Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardDo you have any cool teacher stories? Someone who impacted your life in a positive way? Someone who told you one thing one time, in passing maybe, and who really made a difference? Teachers really give a lot for our kids. Talking from experience, I can tell you that knowing that you have made ...
Views: 2981(1 vote) - “My Blended Family Won’t Blend--Help!” Part I - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from James Lehman“I don’t know what to do anymore,” said Jill, stepmother to two teen girls and mom to one biological son, aged 10. “My stepdaughters don’t respect me—I’m the ‘evil stepmother’ to them—and pretty much ignore whatever I say. And my son is constantly telling me that my husband isn’t fair, and that ...
Views: 2684(3 votes) - 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: 1461 - ***The 6 Types of Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsJust relax and breathe deeply and slowly for a few moments and think about the most romantic, passionate, sensual and loving moments in your life. What were you doing….. seeing…… hearing and feeling in those magic moments? What would you be willing to do, or give up doing, to experience these ...
Views: 2648 - ***If You Really Loved Me, I Wouldn't Have To Ask - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsDo you want more attention, more respect, more help with the kids, more hugs, more romance, more surprises, more time together, more intimacy, and more fun? Someone to babysit, iron the shirts, help make the dinner sometimes or hang up the towels in the bathroom? Then ask. “But I shouldn’t ...
Views: 1965 - ***Six Needs of Every Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsAlthough most of us desire a healthy relationship it’s surprising how many of us don’t really understand what makes love survive long term. Most of us are bombarded with images of love and sex in magazines, TV adverts, and on the radio but often they idealise, romanticise or trivialise love. So ...
Views: 11360 - ***The Dance of Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThe Dance of Intimacy This week will be all about Valentine’s Day and can be a time of great romance or great pain. Many people put their children first and of course while this is necessary and honourable is it at the expense of your own relationship? I remember a great friend of my Mum and ...
Views: 2049 - ***Keeping the Glow with Your Partner - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThe Permission to Criticise your Partner Exercise! This worksheet is one that I use with my personal clients and I thought as it's a special week about romance and keeping the glow I'd share it with you! This worksheet gives you complete permission to let it all out – all the frustrations, ...
Views: 1990 - ***A Thought Provoking Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsThe pioneering biologist Bruce Lipton found that the cells in your body are always in one or two modes: protection or growth. Basically, in fear–mode or in love-mode. Whenever we feel threatened or judged we immediately go into fear –mode and close down, defend and shut ourselves ...
Views: 3194 - ***Curbing Teenage Drinking - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Sue AtkinsSir Liam Donaldson the Medical Chief launches five-point guide for parents on how to stop children abusing alcohol As all my friends know, I like a glass of wine or two, but teenage drinking is a very big problem here in the UK and it needs your support, your confidence and your belief in your ...
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