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- 8 (Mostly) Positive Signs Your Son Is Entering The Teen World - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like only yesterday you were changing diapers and recording home movies of his first steps. Now your son is entering into a new phase, one that is threatening and difficult to navigate. He is becoming a teen, and these are the eight milestones you are going to witness along the ...
Views: 1513 - 8 (Mostly) Positive Signs Your Son Is Entering The Teen World - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like only yesterday you were changing diapers and recording home movies of his first steps. Now your son is entering into a new phase, one that is threatening and difficult to navigate. He is becoming a teen, and these are the eight milestones you are going to witness along the ...
Views: 1480 - 9 Ways to Support Your Teen - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Drew GerberFor many years at SuperCamp, parents would ask us if we could start a program for them, to help them learn what their child is learning at SuperCamp. A few years ago we started Parent Weekend, an intensive three-day parent program that coincides with the final three days of a 10-day Junior Forum ...
Views: 1918 - A clairvoyant or a relationship expert? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomIs it better to consult a relationship expert or psychic? The simple answer is that it depends on why you are consulting them. For some who very much into finding out about their marriage, relationship, ex etc then you might think that it is always best to consult the relationship expert rather ...
Views: 650 - A Distinct Way of Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonPeople often say, “I really wished that my child would listen. He’s forever getting himself in trouble; at school, at home…” They then go into details of the many ways this child does these awful things. Regardless, there is a easy answer to this if you believe in yourself. Instead of thinking ...
Views: 2015 - A Lesson in Parenting Through Adversity - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Charles G. HannaMy daughter is finishing grade 6 and everyone in her class had to apply to an intermediate school. The selection process is quite grueling but I was very confident that she would be accepted in one or both of the schools she applied to. As the announcement date approached, the stress experienced ...
Views: 2271 - A Review Of Sara Sue Learns To Yell And Tell - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Eric DavisDebi Pearl has written another ground-breaking book in the Yell and Tell series, this one primarily for girls. The first book was Samuel Learns to Yell and Tell, going through the issue of avoiding sexual maltreatment against little boys. Sara Sue is especially centered on young ladies in aiding ...
Views: 999 - A Safe Place for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Laurie GrayThere were times during the weeks that followed my daughter’s birth that she would cry, and I would wonder why. She was warm and dry and well-fed, but she still cried. I remember holding her in my arms and rocking her and suddenly realizing that she missed the security of my womb. She wanted ...
Views: 1618 - About Teenagers and Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from John CampbellUnderstandably, most parents will go to any lengths to make sure that their children do not get into any trouble. They have never-ending arguments with their children about what’s right and what’s wrong; what they should do and what they shouldn’t. Knowing that they cannot follow their kids ...
Views: 851 - Account of a Tuition Survivor - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI had tuition from when I was in Primary One until Secondary Four. My younger sister started from when she was Kindergarten Two. She started early because she wouldn’t leave me alone during my tuition lessons – insisting on playing with me, talking with me, peeping on me – she felt left ...
Views: 1006 - Ace the SAT/ACT Retake: How Parents Can Help Their Teens Improve Their College Admission Test Scores - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Geraldine MarkelAs the results from college admissions tests begin to arrive, many parents will recognize the need for their student to retake the tests and achieve higher scores in order to be accepted at highly ranked universities. However, a typical teenager in the midst of sudden mood changes and general ...
Views: 3264 - Addressing the Opioid Epidemic With Utah’s Therapeutic Programs - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonThe opioid epidemic has become a major problem. It’s even growing among teenaged children. Of all deaths caused by drug overdose in the United States, opioids cause nearly 60% of them. Heroin causes a majority of these opioid overdoses. In 1999, the death rate was 4x less than what it is now. ...
Views: 1869 - Adolescent Identity And Depression- Why And What To Do... - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Merri Ellen GiesbrechtAdolescent identity and depression often times go hand in hand. It’s not hard to see why. Adolescence is a time of discovering your identity and to top it all off in today’s world you may find yourself one of many teens will little if any positive encouragement from those around you. ...
Views: 1735 - Advice On Selecting An Excellent Dallas Baby Photographer - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Penn WulfMaternity period is an essential element of the couple’s life and they would undoubtedly like to maintain the happy memories in images. Throughout the photo-session with the Dallas maternity photographer the expecting mom is advised to wear comfortable dresses which will assist highlight the ...
Views: 916 - All About Solutions Offered By Tow Truck Companies - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2021 from kingof seoWhy subscribe for the solutions of a car breakdown service company? This can be a problem you could have found yourself asking, upon being introduced to such services. Obviously, you can have identified that vehicles break down, but maybe it's your competition that after your car or truck stops ...
Views: 675 - Anger amongst Infants - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Vinod AnandAnger amongst Infants (Vinod Anand) Anger is the distress that accompanies being restrained or blocked in progress toward some sort of fulfillment. Anger involves lashing out rather than withdrawing as in fear. The crying and bodily activity of infants under conditions of bodily tension, ...
Views: 1264 - 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: 1526 - Are You Teaching Your Children To Not Listen? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerPositive Discipline is about teaching children, in a loving way that preserves their healthy self-esteem, to behave well ON THEIR OWN. It is also about teaching children to heed our directions when we need to direct. We teach children to IGNORE our directions, and our corrections, when ...
Views: 1016 - ATTRACT FAVOR - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Patricia RossDfw Teen Voice " How to Attract Favor In Your Life" By Patricia Founder Teen Voice http://teenvoice.ws Attract Define as: at·tract v. at·tract·ed, at·tract·ing, at·tracts v.tr. 1. To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force: Magnetic poles are attracted to their ...
Views: 2681 - Avoid Love Life Grief: 7 Tips for Your Teen and You - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThere’s an epidemic in this world and it’s as plain as day to us: A perception of dating and relationships that severely conflicts with reality. After over 25 years of empirical research with spirituality, personality and compatibility assessment, and as a matchmaker and writing a book about ...
Views: 1400 - 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: 1603 - Babysitting Tips For Teens - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Tony PonceBabysitting is often one of the first jobs teens or preteens will have. Depending on the individual, and the ages and needs of the child(ren) to be cared for, kids may be ready to begin baby-sitting from about the age of eleven. Whether it is caring for younger siblings, neighborhood children, ...
Views: 3841 - Back to School Jitters - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWe are into the second full week of August, and I have received my first call about a child who is anxious about school starting. The reminders are everywhere. The advertisements are on television for back to school supplies and clothes. Children with learning disabilities and others who are ...
Views: 1588 - 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: 1181 - Be on the Lookout for Teen Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe teenage years can be a time of great emotional turmoil as it is the transition from childhood to adulthood. A lot of issues such as peer pressure, search for identity, romantic and family relationships as well as school performance beset teenagers as they undergo this phase. It is inevitable ...
Views: 702 - Bed Wetting in Children: Nocturnal Enuresis, Symptoms and a Helpful Guide - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Francis FrostParents who have children who wet the bed, need not to worry so much or go looking for medical intervention since there are usually no physiological problems with the child. First it is good to have a basic understanding of bed wetting. Bed wetting is medically known as Enuresis and happens a ...
Views: 1495 - Best Feet Forward - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThat’s how we all want to start the school year—with our best feet forward. This morning as I returned from walking my dog, I met a neighbor Mom and her two young children. They were returning from a trial walk to the local elementary school. The older child is starting kindergarten, and they ...
Views: 1516 - 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: 1156 - Book Excerpt: The Teen Code: How to Talk to Us About Sex, Drugs, and Everything Else -- Teenagers Reveal What Works Best - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2004 from Yolanda CardenPreparation, preparation, preparation. That is really what all talks are for, to prepare us for tough situations that we might or might not encounter and have to handle by ourselves in the future. And as far as tough situations go, drug use -- where our decisions could potentially threaten our ...
Views: 1596 - Book Review: Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Teenagers and Parenting. Teenagers and Parents share a special kind and amount of communication, compassion, and space while a child prepares for adulthood responsibilities. Sue Atkins is the Teenagers and Parenting. Get Out of My ...
Views: 1484 - Born This Way- Lady Gaga’s Leadership and Influence on Teens - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandPop music sensation, Lady Gaga, made Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in 2010 and Forbes list of 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world. Forbes even placed her at number seven in their list of Top 100 most powerful women. Clearly, she is having an impact, ...
Views: 3466 - Breaking The Chains of Violence - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ivette AttaudEducating the next generation to make positive choices regarding healthy and unhealthy relationships. Domestic violence and abuse continues from generation to generation. Children who witness domestic violence in the home have a 50% chance of experiencing some sort of abuse as adults - ...
Views: 1953 - Breaking The News To Your Parents Help For Pregnant Teens - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellThere are times when your parents may not be the easiest people in the world to talk with, and it is even worse if the subject of the conversation is something that you know will be upsetting. The important thing to remember is that if you are a pregnant teen, your parents are the people who are ...
Views: 1469 - Breast Tenderness in Teenagers and Young Adults - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Suzanne EarlyCan you remember back to when you were younger, to the time when you experienced breast tenderness? It's not easy being a young woman growing up. There is a constant roller coaster ride of emotions to feel and experiences to go through. Hormones are erratic, skin problems seem continual and your ...
Views: 7556 - Bridging The Generation Gap Between Parents And Teens By West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Thomas LambertExperts at West Ridge Academy agree that the teenage years can some of the hardest years of our life. A lot of the clashes that happen between kids and their parents could be attributed to the so called generation gap. Kids come programmed with their own interests and when parents try to steer ...
Views: 4544 - Bringing Teens Home for the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2005 from Barbara McRae, MCCHolidays can be tricky business for parents and teens due to differing expectations. While we each want to feelloved and accepted for who we are, we have our own ideas about how that ought to occur. The secret to having kids look forward to spending time with mom and dad lies in treating teens ...
Views: 1039 - Build Confidence In Your Children By Nurturing Their Passion - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Tamara ShirerIn my book, You’re One in Six Billion: A Confidence Building Guide for Teens (scheduled to be released Fall, 2011), I teach children that there is only one of them out of approximately six billion people in the world. If you take some time to reflect on that, it’s pretty mind blowing to know ...
Views: 1252 - BUILDING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEEN - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianAs teens establish independence, parents need to understand that: - Parents are still the most important influence in their children’s lives. Teens are trying to become adults. One of their greatest difficulties is becoming independent while maintaining a loving relationship with ...
Views: 1397 - 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: 1163 - 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: 2078 - Bullying and it’s Impact on Kids - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Alya NuriThis is a major problem kids are facing now days. Kids are committing suicide due to bullying. Our world is facing a major issue, and I think we need to bring more awareness to bullying. Who is Phoebe Prince? I am going to share with all of you the story of Phoebe Prince who was a 15 ...
Views: 1829 - Bullying Depression: Stop It before It Gets Worse - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. According to a poll published in Journal of the American Medical Association, in 2011 11 percent of the respondents admitted to bullying others at one point. Moreover, bullying happened as early as the elementary years. Eight percent were being ...
Views: 846 - Bullying Still on the Rise, Studies Show - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Olga VladiThe US Department of Health and Human Services reports that 15 to 25 percent of students across the nation are bullied on a regular basis—a 5 percent increase since 1999. “Bullying is a hot-button issue these days,” says Leslie Ann Keatley, author of the new YA novel “The Sea Wall,” which ...
Views: 1344 - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Ereline Clements"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” Robert McCloskey During my first year of teaching school, I discovered that there were many things I did not learn in college. For instance, there was never ...
Views: 1337 - Can You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenCan You Hypnotize Your Kids to Build their Self-Esteem? The answer seems to be, "YES!" So if you are a concerned parent who truly understands the value of developing your child's self-esteem, this article will prove to be very valuable. Self-Esteem is your child's internal barometer as to ...
Views: 3337 - 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: 2161 - Child Tracking as a Means of Safety - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Cheris DarinaCell phone technology is constantly progressing and many cell phones include GPS tools. While GPS technology is typically used for directions or to find a missing cell phone, it can also be used to track the location of a child. Unfortunately, relying on the phone for the position of one’s child ...
Views: 1017 - Child- An important part of life... - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Vicky SharmaLife is really a bitter truth for each of us. A variety of problems come into everyone’s life to teach us something new every time about that how to live life. Sometimes we believe that our current problem is more important that the problem to be faced in the future. We make a mentality why only ...
Views: 1443 - 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: 1179 - Children Disciplining - Unique New Methods That Really Work! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Eve SmartBad behavior in children can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting for parents who are trying to manage a difficult child. Sometimes it can even lead to depression. If you are in this predicament right this moment, dealing with defiant behavior, temper tantrums, back-chat or other kinds of ...
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