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- 7 Things You Should Know About Online Dangers For Teens - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Tyler JacobsonThe internet has revolutionized how we do things but it can be a dangerous neighborhood, particularly for children and teens. There seems to be a never-ending list of online dangers for teens including online predators, improper social media use and even cyberbullying. The best weapons ...
Views: 1220 - Overlooked Facts on Cyber Bullying: Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Body Image, and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The only thing we want as parents is the best for our children. Not knowing what kind of risks your child is exposed to can be vexing. Statistics show that most children don’t mention when they encounter problems on the internet. How can you watch out for them and make sure you are giving them ...
Views: 1219 - 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: 1218 - 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: 1218 - Positive Parenting: The Power of Positive Prophesies - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Barbara McRae, MCCOptimism is a powerful force. People who tend to think positively, rather than negatively, about situations in their lives have been shown to live longer, have fewer serious diseases and to recover more fully from those that occur, to have lower levels of stress and consequently less heart ...
Views: 1216 - Writing a Cell Phone Contract with Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones are part of kids’ lives. That’s just how it is. Of course, not every parent allows mobile phone use. But, the trend towards having tech-savvy children is on a definite upwards swing. Roughly three-fourths of kids, 13- through 17-years, either have or have access to a smartphone, ...
Views: 1212 - The 7 Steps to Optimizing Your Study Skills - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesStudy skills are a subject that is breezed over by students around the world. Each student has a different learning style that needs to be optimized. When you compare two students one seems to naturally grasp the importance of good study skills. Another student may face challenges because they ...
Views: 1210 - Text Messaging & Sleep Deprivation in Teens - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.There is growing concern among parents and health professionals that text messaging is contributing to sleep deprivation, with teenagers being the most at risk group of being sleep deprived. Mobile phone ownership amongst children has risen exponentially in the last decade, with around 80% of ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Love - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Holly BryantShe is a beautiful girl. I can see she has the heartache of living. There is the etched sadness in her eyes. The aching beauty of longing and wanting and hurt swirled together. The sadness of the soul where buried are things no one knows of. Smile, for life is beautifully hard and painful. We ...
Views: 1203 - 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) - Managing Screen Time in Your Home - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI recently wrote about what we know from research about the negative effects of too much media exposure for children. That leaves families with the question of what to do about it in their own homes. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly encourages parents to avoid having children under ...
Views: 1192 - Setting Goals And Dreamlines - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Joe KahlerNow is the time to review how you did on your goals from last year...you did have goals, right?!! If not, NOW is the time to set your goals for 2008. Begin your goals list with MY LIFE IS GOING TO BE GREAT IN 2008!! Quick Tips For Setting Goals Before you start writing down your goals, here ...
Views: 1191 - DO YOUR TEENAGE CHILDREN TAKE DRUGS? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Vinay Sheel SaxenaAre you going through this serious problem? If you are then your situation is really there are some problems in you and as well as in your children’s horoscope. Some stars are always there which trouble us and fascinate the children to get into the habit of drugs and alcohol. Being a Vedic ...
Views: 1190 - Clues That Your Troubled Teenagers Could Use Your Help - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsEnormous amounts of mothers and fathers struggle with an adolescent who is disrupting all of their family. Sometimes it feels like struggling with troubled teenagers is too difficult to endure. When they were young children they were incapable of reason and communicate like they are now. It was ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Parenting by Mother Mary - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Maya JohnsonBack to Basics Parenting Mother Mary Greetings Precious Ones It is I Mother Mary, I come forward at this time to coax you into consideration of your current parenting methods, and to offer suggestions to reduce the tension within your homes and child-parent relationships. I know that within ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Reach Your Teen’s Heart - by Do you love your kids, but hate how frustrated and helpless you sometimes feel living with teens? The simple steps below will take the struggle out of parenting and can help inspire teens to reach for their highest potential!
1. Make a Heart Connection.
Think positive thoughts about your teen ...
Views: 1184 - Summer Routines for Your Quirky Child - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSummer is the time of ease, of rest and relaxation, of freedom from all those rigid schedules. Hurray! However, if you have a child with learning disabilities or ADHD or other atypical profile, you know that your child needs some structure in order to get along well and be happy. Not knowing ...
Views: 1184 - Ready, Set Launch (Celebrating kids as they grow, and go) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerReady, Set, Launch! I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - When to Stop the Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Carolyn StoneLast week I posted about listening to your child and trying to find times that your child is available to talk. Many people commented on the value of just showing up to be available to talk. It’s a challenge to us busy, goal-oriented parents. In fact, last week I meant to write about this ...
Views: 1179 - Teens: How To Help Them Get Over Depression - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Preeti NarayanLike adults, teens also feel depressed at times. This may be caused due to number of reasons like a fight with friend, failing to win in competition or sports, low score in test, exam stress, or any other problem at school or college. In such cases, what can you do to help your teenage son or ...
Views: 1177 - Too Much, Too Little, Or Just Right - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Barbara McRae, MCCThe reference to "helicopter parents" has resurfaced in the news lately. For those of you unfamiliar with it, the term describes parents who unnecessarily hover over their high school and college-age children. In my work with parents and teens, I find both over-and under-involvement ...
Views: 1177 - 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 - Children Are People In Need Of Support, Too… - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Tracey RussellTracey E. Russell April is Child Abuse Prevention Month but unfortunately there isn’t a safe month or day for our precious gems. Almost everyday in any state in our wonderful USA we hear of stories of children being dramatically harmed at the hands of adults. They are being smothered, ...
Views: 1173 - The Gift Of Time - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe days of simple gift giving are over for my oldest child. She has moved on from playhouses, dolls and doll house to iPhones and iTunes. This happens to all parents at one time or another. What are parents to do when their babies out grow toy boxes and playhouse and move from dollhouse on ...
Views: 1172 - Tips for Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin Crisp Parenting teenagers can be particularly challenging for a parent. On the one hand, you have years and years of ...
Views: 1172 - West Ridge Academy Helps In Dealing With Angry And Aggressive Teens - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Thomas LambertBeing a devoted organization for teens and young ones, West Ridge Academy is an institution that can help you lead your wild teen into becoming a better person. Belligerent teens can also be dealt with by their parents through the parenting strategies that are taught by West Ridge ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Preparing your child for reality - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Pennee StruckmanPreparing kids for reality is simpler than you think. Encouraging independence and learning the realtionship between action and consequence are huge steps for kids. Parenting How-To's: •Create a rotating chore chart to enable siblings to compete. •Reward chore accomplishment and explain ...
Views: 1163 - Julio Lugo also drove in a run and David Ortiz - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from yuying yuyingNow that the Bills have headed back to Buffalo, the Toronto Argonauts will look to defend their home turf tonight at Rogers Centre. Denarius Moore Jersey. The Argonauts host the East Division-leading Montreal Alouettes live on TSN, TSN HD and TSN.ca tonight at 7pm et/4pm pt. The Argonauts will ...
Views: 1162 - 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: 1158 - What’s in Your Toolbox? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn the past few weeks there have been more anxious children and adolescents in my office than usual. This is probably just the randomness of the universe. Anxiety is often a feature with children who have ADD, learning disabilities and Asperger Syndrome. The situation has caused me to reflect ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Birth control for acne - All you need to know about! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Alvina JenniferAcne could be a serious issue for plenty of women out there. Definitely, it causes embarrassment, anxiety, social isolation among women and at the same time, can give you scar marks all over your face and skin. In several cases, women are not even employed in some industries. For the past few ...
Views: 1145 - Laugh Your Stress Away! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from James FreakThese days, nearly everyone seems to be stressed by the pressures of life. You cannot completely get rid of stress; however, you can still try to negate its impact as much as possible using funny quotes. These quotes can bring the much needed laughter everyday, which would certainly make your ...
Views: 1145 - We Reap What We Sew - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from D'Artis Anthony AlexanderYou Have to Nip it at the Bud(Great Starts) Families should be planned and willed by competent minded authorities, it is extremely important that the immediate generation becomes a viable force. The people and the government should invest it's time and resources into strengthening communities. ...
Views: 1140 - Studying - BLAH!... Or... The 3% Investment! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoBack to school for a month now, and the routine has settled in for most students. When the school year begins most every student heads to school with a genuine desire, and usually a sincere effort, to do better academically. After a few weeks, unfortunately, the realities of schoolwork and ...
Views: 1138 - Parenting Advice:How to make them focused. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Aidan MitchelIn this time of advanced electronic technology, which includes the television and the computer (internet), children have been accustomed to being fed with everything that they want. For example, the TV has hundreds of channels to choose from which are accessible through a few clicks on the ...
Views: 1137 - 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: 1136 - Successful Parenting Skills - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cissy Pulikunnel“Don’t worry that your children never listen you; worry that they are always watching you”- Robert Fulghum It’s a significant question before every parent that whether they should need special skills and talents to grow their children in discipline and mold their good behavior patterns? With ...
Views: 1132 - Teens: How to Help Them Get Over failure - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Preeti NarayanWe all do our best to teach our teens how to win. But teaching children how to handle failure and setback is equally important. Whether it's failing in test, or losing in dance competition or sports, failure can be painful for children. During such situations, what can you do to help your ...
Views: 1128 - Desperate Kids--Bullies and the Bullied - by Submitted on May 05, 2005 from Barbara McRae, MCCBullying is more prevalent and serious than most parents realize. To bring bullying to the forefront, Lifetime recently aired the original movie “Odd Girl Out.” It’s a fictional story about a teen daughter and her mother who have difficulty handling the wide-spread problem of emotional bullying ...
Views: 1127 - High School Sweetheart - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from John BridgesI guess many girls actually like Zac Efron and are crazy for him. I guess you still remember that in those days when you were young you would have your own share of crushes on idols, or maybe on your classmates or even worse still with your teachers! Well while the girls have Zac Efron to swoon ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Tips for Family Communication in 7 1/2 minutes - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Karen Lindwall-BourgWe rarely hesitate to send our children to public school for 7 1/2 hours every day. After all it is required by law that we educate our children! As a homeschooling family, I admit, we didn't always spend a full 7 1/2 hours in formal educational exercises; but we probably spent more than 7 ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - 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: 1123 - 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: 1123 - The Hard Work of Being a Butterfly - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2019 from Christy YatesIt’s excrutiating to witness the pain of someone you love. Whether that pain is physical, emotional or spiritual, it is almost overwhelming to witness knowing there is little you can do to really alleviate the pain. Sure, with physical pain you might be able to make the other person more ...
Views: 1118 - What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Attend College - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jack SingerAs a parent, you certainly want the best for your children. While a college education is important, it is only one of many roads to success. But you are convinced that college is the best road for your child and you are meeting with resistance, trying using the following tactics to convince ...
Views: 1117 - Facebook – is it really a solution? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Kate CarltonFacebook, the most popular social media in the country. People get to invent themselves in all different ways and portray the pictures of their lives in just the way they want to. And what about your children? The best, most beautiful, smartest kids ever. Where posting SAT scores has become ...
Views: 1116 - Urban Culture Of Traumatized Youths Creating Havoc - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Phyllis ReidThe level of violence among youths has risen to alarming proportions over the last few decades. The inner cities have become breeding grounds for youths committing felony crimes and grave yards for those being killed. The conditions that contribute to the delinquency among our youths are ...
Views: 1115 - High School Students Need A Bridge To College - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesAnnually, over 10 million high school students begin the process of applying to college. Their expectation is that college will be the same as high school. They remember getting 15 minutes of homework and studying on the bus on their way to the first class of the day. Everything seemed so ...
Views: 1114 - Generation Risk - by Jason is a teenage smoker. He lives with his mother and his two younger sisters. His mother is a nurse who works late many evenings and often on weekends. At age sixteen, Jason is tired of being saddled with responsibilities for babysitting his sisters, who don't listen to him anyway. He wants ...
Views: 1113 - Raising Children Using Only 3 Rules - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Celeste SimmonsAs a parent of 3 children, I have seen that what works for one child doesn't work for the others. The same challenge that motivates the oldest child, can seem defeating to the middle child. Kids are difficult to understand. As they grow, we must grow with them. When you have more than one ...
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