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- Parenting through the unsettled times of the UK riots - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Victoria BallardWith all the terrible footage that has ensued from the UK over the last 72 hours of rioting (although it is beyond the true sense of 'rioting') and looting I feel compelled to write. As a UK mom I have totally despaired at the scenes that night after night I have been fearfully watching ...
Views: 1417 - Parenting Tools to Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Tony ScottEach and every parent wishes to equip their children with instruments to succeed. There is no single method for victory, however, you will find certain traits many successful folks possess in accordance. Here's how you can inculcate them on your son or daughter. Working with fire Infuse ...
Views: 796 - Parenting Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Kevin RicheyParenting A Defiant Teen Parenting a teen that is out of control can be a very challenging task. Many parents actually give up even trying to help their teen. The parent's frustration can come from several factors, including the overall defiance of the teen and the limitations set by the ...
Views: 2029 - Parenting: Children Are Real People - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Diane BabcockReal people Each child is a unique and real person that parents get to meet each day as they grow into themselves. They bring their own sense of self and personality to the world along with their own place on the timeline of history. They also take us into new and strong emotions with fears ...
Views: 1529 - Parents And Children In The New Energy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from George LockettAs parents, should we be worried, should we interfere when our children reach adulthood? Or should the now adult choose their own life path, following their own dreams and intuition? For parents these are difficult questions. A number of children and young adults are looking at the world in ...
Views: 1061 - 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: 2005 - Parents are Key to Keeping Their Teen Driver Safe - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Anne Marie HayesCar crashes are the greatest danger teens face as they learn to drive. But the majority of these crashes are preventable. Parents play a key role in teaching their teens how to drive a car and keeping them safe on the road. The Teen Driving Research team at The Children’s Hospital of ...
Views: 1380 - Parents Should Help High School Grads Develop An Initial Plan For College - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Have you and your new graduate developed a plan for the freshman year of college? Creating an effective plan of action for the start of college requires input from parents and students working together. Involved parents can begin to shape the future of their children by helping them develop an ...
Views: 986 - Parents vs. Cyber-bullying; how parents can win - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kurt ThompkinsWhenever I hear the term cyber-bullying, the image brought to my mind is; one of constant, never ending harassment on Facebook. It would not occur to me to think of manipulated images, vicious postings, and fake profiles dedicated to the victim’s misery. That is a lot of work, even for a ...
Views: 950 - 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: 2032 - Physical Punishment Is Ineffective And Harmful - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanEffective discipline does not involve physical punishment of children. Recent studies have shown a direct link between physical punishment and several negative developmental outcomes for children including physical injury, increased aggression, antisocial behavior, difficulty adjusting as an ...
Views: 2651 - Positive Child Behavior and Potty Training - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerPotty training can be a trying time for both the child and the parent. We all want to get our children out of expensive diapers as quickly as possible. Not only can they be nasty to change, they can kill your bank account and oftentimes, the child gets an uncomfortable diaper rash. It’s ...
Views: 1317 - 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: 1221 - Positive Psychology in Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Tracy TresidderHaving recently returned from the Second Australian Positive Psychology in Education Symposium I am buoyed by the passion and commitment of the educators, psychologist, counsellors, coaches and practitioners that attended. This article will focus on some of the key takeaways from the Symposium ...
Views: 2211 - 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: 1170 - 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: 912 - 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: 1375 - Preventing Suicide and the 17 Year Apology - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorIt began one night my senior year in high school. One of my best friends dropped me off at another friend's house after work. Holly and I used to be inseparable. We did everything together, and now she had recently met a guy and started seriously dating him. Now, I never saw her. So this was a ...
Views: 2039 - Problems Teenagers Have with Technology - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Technology is a wonderful thing. It has increased societal efficiency, saved lives, made communication easier, and has provided greater access to information than ever before. However, not everyone views technology as being entirely beneficial. Teenagers are a group that particularly feel a lot ...
Views: 2230 - Prom Music Song List - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Robert RenoLet me guess, you have been brainstorming the possible prom ideas and maybe even browsed through our prom theme songs; but what about the prom music song list? There are many types of genres that are considered dance music for a high school prom. These variety span all age groups over multiple ...
Views: 3896 - Prom Themes Ideas - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Robert RenoThere are many prom themes ideas for your committee to choose. Deciding on a theme is one of the more important decisions your High School planning committee will make. Just keep in mind with prom themes there is room to add or subtract details. If you remember this, then you should easily be ...
Views: 5185 - Protecting Kids from Dangerous Media - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Dwight BainDangers of Media “Riptides” Positive steps to protect kids from negative media exposure By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Author If you live near an ocean, you know about riptides, which are highly dangerous currents that can rip your legs out from under ...
Views: 2593 - Protecting Your Teen From The Internet - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Roberto SediciasWhen your child reaches middle school, and even before that, they will have access to the Internet. Many children have devices such as laptops, iPods, and phones that help them instantly connect to the Internet and once they do, what they can do stretches into multiple directions. It's important ...
Views: 966 - Proven ways to attract the opposite gender - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2020 from Your Career ClubAre you someone who doesn’t know how to express (attract) themself? Are you someone who is afraid to talk whom you like? The attraction is a way to express your affection towards the opposite. There are many proven tips & tricks to attract the opposite gender but here we discussed the ...
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Views: 554 - Quiet Desperation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Gail Pursell Elliott"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." - Henry David Thoreau Bullying, Mobbing, Violence: Are we hacking away at the branches or getting to the root? This problem must be addressed with more than bullying prevention or character ...
Views: 957 - Raising A Teenager For A Conscious Parent - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Sergio DiazGranadosAs a parent raising a teenager, it would be safe to say that you want what’s best for your teen. But as we evolve as beings having a human experience, our approach and understanding of “how” we raise our teenagers needs to change drastically. As the saying goes, “proof is in the pudding” and as ...
Views: 2370 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 1567 - Raising Affluent Children: 4 Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever have is being a parent. And of course you want to be the best parent you can be. How do you keep a child from being spoiled? How do you teach values, compassion, work ethic, and self-esteem? How do you foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, ...
Views: 1445 - 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 ...
Views: 1117 - 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: 1404 - Raising Kids That Don’t Talk Back - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerOne of the biggest pet peeves that parents who are raising kids have is talking back. Believe it or not, there are children out there that do not talk back to their parents or anyone else, for that matter. These children also tend to do very well in school because they are respectful to their ...
Views: 1575 - Raising Kids to Accept the Dark - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerMany children have a terrible fear of the dark. This can be trying for both the parent and the child. There is help for parents who are trying to help their children overcome their fears of the dark. Raising kids is a tough enough job but a child who is afraid of the dark can make raising kids ...
Views: 1280 - Raising Ourselves, Raising Our Children - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerPerhaps the most important key to raising children is raising ourselves. The best form of help for parents is self-help. Raising kids with sanity and skill demands that we grow. One of the best tips for parents is to pursue continual self-improvement. Your level of success and fulfillment in ...
Views: 1236 - Raising teens and being a failed career's advisor... - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from Cosette AnderssonWell here we are again, Monday. So what is it this time? Is it because I'm fed up of being the one observing everyone else enjoy their lives, have successful careers and live happy and fulfilled lives while I sit at home and dream of being some sort of writer where I can inspire others with my ...
Views: 929 - Ranking Of Schools Reducing The Quality Of Our Childrens Education. - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from David HarlandMembers of Parliament have finally got round to listening to parents and children, with the eventual dawning that the system of national curriculum testing in educational establishments is having a poor effect on our children. The fact that regulations had ensured that teaching was reduced down ...
Views: 975 - Ready for School - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Gail Pursell ElliottThere was a story on the local news about getting ready for school. Part of it had to do with getting school supplies, preparing buildings and classrooms, but there was an additional story attached to the segment. It showed county law enforcement officers practicing shooting and learning how to ...
Views: 1114 - Reality Check: The Truth About College Preparation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Joel Sutton6 years in College Placement has taught me that parents and students are overwhelmed with and acting on emotions, whereas counselors and admissions officers deal with cold hard facts - objective data like middle 50% SAT scores, GPA, acceptance rates, financial aid, and other sorts of exciting ...
Views: 1323 - Risks of the Internet - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Just like anything else in the world, the internet can be a dangerous place- especially for kids. As a parent, there are multiple risks associated with your kid going on the internet. Ranging from anything like cyberbullying to online predators, these are dangers that many parents are not ...
Views: 1398 - Saving Your Marriage: Troubled Teen Edition - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonThere is no question marriage is work. It can be the greatest, best, most difficult work you ever do and when you have a good partner it is absolutely worth it. However, even the best of friends and companions can be tested by trying to parent a troubled teen. Trying While Being ...
Views: 1611 - Savvy Graduates Think Like Their Employers - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Recent college grads who want to get off to a good start in their first professional job would do well to think like their employers. Every employer has a variety of needs and wants that employees are expected to fulfill. The best employees recognize those needs and do everything in their ...
Views: 988 - School Mobbing and Emotional Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Gail ElliottMobbing is group bullying. It is ganging up on someone using the tactics of rumor, innuendo, discrediting, isolating, intimidating, and above all, making it look as if the targeted person is responsible. As is typical of many abusive situations, the perpetrators maintain that the victim ...
Views: 10019 - Search for a Birth Family in Vietnam Begins with an Amazing Story - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Stephanie AltI am a mother of two wonderful young adults, my natural born son and my daughter, who was adopted fifteen years ago from Kien Giang province in Vietnam. I write as a mother in search of information and connections specifically to families with children from Kien Giang, and as a professional ...
Views: 2258 - Search For Your Summer Job Now - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Unless you already have a great summer job lined up, the time to start looking for one is now. This is especially true if you will be looking for a summer job in your field of interest or if you require one that pays well. To be more successful, get started early and follow these basic ...
Views: 971 - Search For Your Summer Job Now - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Unless you already have a great summer job lined up, the time to start looking for one is now. This is especially true if you will be looking for a summer job in your field of interest or if you require one that pays well. To be more successful, get started early and follow these basic ...
Views: 901 - Seeking Personal Goals as Parents While Investing in Our Children's Interests - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonWhen we become parents, it's hard sometimes to remember that our children are separate individuals, with unique abilities, talents, and personalities. Yet it's extremely important to learn how to balance our own goals for them with the interests they have for themselves. Let's talk about how we ...
Views: 1514 - Self-Esteem: "The Teen Challenge" - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Christina AstonThe adolescence stage is a critical period of Life-Span Development. Teens are going through the transitional phase between childhood and adulthood. During this stage in development, more time is spent outside of the family in pursuit of identity and independence. The thought process is more ...
Views: 1921 - Self-Esteem: In A Culture Where Winning Is Everything and Losing Is Shameful - by "True self-esteem requires an accurate appraisal of one's own abilities in comparison to those of others...a phony self-esteem is vulnerable to puncture by life's experience."
Psychologist Harold Stevens at the University of Michigan discovered that American students far outrank those in ...
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