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- Teen Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have a question about how to introduce spirituality to teens. I was a single teenage mom and now I have a teen age boy 17 and girl 15. My son is very charismatic and very "what can I get out of the world", my daughter is very compassionate, old soul and "what can I give to the ...
Views: 1841 - Teen Success in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandTeen Success in Challenging Times: Practical Tips on How You Can Help Your Teen By Bobbi DePorter These are challenging and disruptive times for all of us – wars, the environment, the economy – and our kids, particularly teens, are being affected as well. Everywhere they turn there is talk of ...
Views: 1119 - Teen/Parent Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhat your child wants more than anything else is a relationship. Here are ways to build that relationship. Don't let Conflict Get in the Way The kids we are closest later is life are usually the ones that we have fought with the most as kids. The ones that love us the most and we love them ...
Views: 5869 - Teenage Affluenza - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Tracy TresidderTeenage Affluenza Is this an epidemic fuelled by parents? Is life too easy? Life is so easy for too many children; they don't know what it means to work hard to acquire their desires. They ask for and are given just about everything they want far too easily. We are in a generation of excess. ...
Views: 5662 - Teenager Troubles: Handling Acne Throughout Adolescence - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Tasha BainAs our young children expand up to become teens, they undergo a change that manifests itself both physically as well as emotionally. These teenagers start to develop their personal qualities and also begin to establish the kind of person they are visiting be when they attain the adult years. But ...
Views: 2001 - Teenagers And Button Pushing: What Is It That Makes You See Red? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Tracy TresidderSome of my coaching this month has prompted me to explore the button pushing phenomenon with my clients. During this newsletter we will answer the following questions: What is the label on that button on my chest? What is my automatic reaction to it being pushed? What is the result of that ...
Views: 3664 - 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: 1698 - 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: 2633 - Teens Taking Sides, A Painful Consequence of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandI received the following question which poses many challenges related to divorce and parenting. While there is never a one-size-fits all answer to relationship questions, I’m sharing my response with you as a perspective worth considering. This may be useful to initiate conversations with your ...
Views: 1195 - Teens...when do they end? - by That was what I asked my Dad...I had just turned 13. And the same question springs to my mind, as I am on the threshold of 20s. Where is that dividing line, that lakshman rekha that separates teenage and beyond...As we go from 19 to 20, we are suddenly expected to become responsible, sincere, ...
Views: 1007 - 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: 1260 - 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: 1222 - Teen’s First Job - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldTeen’s First Job A teen’s first job is a right of passage. It provides the teen the ability to earn money independently and teaches them new meanings for responsibility. The first job also enlightens the teen to the responsibilities of the parents and for many, makes them appreciative not only ...
Views: 1312 - Ten Books for Parent's Of Highly Sensitive Children - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Brenda Dronkers10 BOOKS FOR PARENTS OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE KIDS by brendadronkers I have compiled a list of great books for Parent’s of Highly Sensitive Kids.. enjoy! THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE CHILD Dr. Elaine Aron 41j5VAZIS8L._SY344_PJlook-inside-v2,TopRight,1,0_SH20_BO1,204,203,200_ With the publication ...
Views: 1971 - 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: 1302 - The ABC of Effective Stress Management - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from michael atmaHave you ever noticed how hard it is to relax and be happy when you’re stressed out? It’s that constant everyday stress that’s robbing you of your health, happiness and peace of mind that I’m talking about here. While there are many stress management techniques that claim to reduce the stress ...
Views: 1393 - The Angelcare Nappy Disposal System Shows Its Worth - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Baby Products Wholesale | Baby Goods Wholesale Nursery Product Wholesale | Baby Items WholesaleTaking care of presents from little angels is one of the problems of parents with which you are most easily able to assist your customers. A Nappy disposal system can make the job of being mum or dad so much more pleasant and as a retailer you are perfectly positioned to introduce this idea and ...
Views: 2016 - The Best Call I Ever Made - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Beate CheletteMotherhood, or to be more precise, single motherhood, is the greatest job in the world, the biggest challenge, and the most incredible growth opportunity, especially when you have to push through your fears and personal limitations because you have no choice. Very often my writings to you ...
Views: 1600 - The chirping sounds of baby boy names - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Baby nologyBringing up a baby can bring a smile to everyone’s face in the family. The thought of seeing your baby for the first time, holding the tiny little fingers and touching gently the snowy skin of your baby must be an integral part of parents everyday’s activity during the period of nine months. ...
Views: 1663 - The Difference Between a Teaching Moment and Letting Your Child Down - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently I had a meeting with two colleagues who, like me, are both mothers. One was distracted as we started because she had gotten a text from her high school age son that he had left his keys on the bus. How would he get into the apartment? She had an appointment for a haircut after her ...
Views: 1518 - The Fourth Reason Why Teenagers Drink - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Julie ChristiansenThis just in from ScienceDaily (Dec. 5, 2007) — Most high school seniors drink because they want to experiment with alcohol, some drink for the thrill of it, and others because it helps them relax. A new study finds that a fourth group of high school students share all those reasons for ...
Views: 2141 - 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: 1279 - 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: 1244 - The Ill Effects Of Poverty To Relationship Between Teens And Their Parents, According To West Ridge Academy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Thomas LambertWest Ridge Academy can help families deal with the adverse effects of poverty on their relationship. Poverty makes it hard for families to focus on maintaining a close relationship as most family members would be pre-occupied with how to beat the odds and just basically finding out ways to ...
Views: 1810 - The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Distance in Relationships that Matter the Most - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Suzanne St. John SmithAs a psychotherapist, I often meet individuals, couples and families who at first describe the relationships that matter the most in their lives as ‘very close’, ‘tight’, and supportive. But later, after understanding the issues that brought them to my office, I view them more as insular systems ...
Views: 1450 - The Importance Of Teaching Your Teens About Empathy - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonThere seems to be a never ending list of worries that lay heavily on a parent’s mind. Teen suicide is now the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 12 and 18. Depression in that age bracket has reached over 3 million affected each year. Not to mention the more mundane ...
Views: 1685 - The Invalidated Child - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodPART 1: This article is a series of articles on invalidation, including the experiences of a child or parent that has been invalidated and how parents, professionals and practitioners can validate children to make a difference to their outcomes. The invalidated child can seem like an ...
Views: 1857 - The iPod - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from FSB AuthorsHe strolled into the room and quietly laid his books on a desk. Class would begin in about three minutes; soon the teacher would be droning on about something utterly irrelevant to his life. Entirely removed from his surroundings, the small plastic gadgets in his ears piped in the words that ...
Views: 1003 - The Magic of Consistency - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Daniel Forde-PogsonOne of the most important things in a child’s life is consistency. Of course, you could argue that love is more important, or safety, or nutrition and you’d be right in one way! But consistency is a thread that weaves through all of these areas. And the reason is fairly clear – yet so often ...
Views: 1346 - The Mother/Daughter Code of Conduct - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Kelly MarquetAre you concerned about your daughter's self-esteem? Do you worry that she may not be happy? Does she seem to have a non-focused energy around her? Has she shut down lately? Is communication getting more difficult? Are you wishing you still felt the connection with her like you did before she ...
Views: 2593 - The Neurobiological Element To Addiction and What Can Be Learned About Sobriety - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonAddiction has been considered a disease by medical science rather than a character flaw for decades. In spite of that belief, it is only recently that we have been seeing real studies that back up this claim, providing us with a scientific basis for the brain-addiction connection. We can ...
Views: 4382 - The Primary Differences Between Non-profit Boarding Schools and Boot Camps for Troubled Teens - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Joe TherapistParents who are struggling to manage their teen’s behavior often turn to outside sources for help. The top options for troubled teens are often boarding school or boot camp. Both program types offer troubled teens the opportunity to change their behavior, receive counseling and therapy, and ...
Views: 1843 - The Real Problem With Today's Teenagers - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Father DaveThe real problem with today's teenagers (and why most parents just don't get it!) An address given by Rev. David B. Smith (aka. 'Fighting' Father Dave) at the Sydney Town Hall, February 21st 2003. Dave was addressing students, parents & teachers at the Fort Street High School speech day. "The ...
Views: 3497 - The Right Course of Action in Securing Many Grants for Single Parents - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Addy BartelMany single moms and single dads require some form of financial assistance no matter how small it may be. The cost of living is increasing much faster than salaries with inflation playing a healthy role to burn a hole in one’s pocket more quickly. However, with the myriad of grants for single ...
Views: 886 - The Secret to Being a Good Mother - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Teal ScottBefore a child is born, a woman may have existed but a mother is born the moment a child is born. It is true that some of us are more adept at mothering than others. For some of us, the dream of raising and nurturing a child has been one we have had since we were children. For others, it ...
Views: 1679 - The Sweet Taste of LOSING? How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonShe asked her son, "Did you do your best?" He said, "Yes!" She replied, "Then I'm proud of you." And so began a pattern of copping out that would last his whole life. What if children had parents who instead of asking, "Did you do your best?" asked, "Did you do whatever it takes?" ...
Views: 1343 - 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: 1159 - The Trap of Enablement - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Rebecca KimbelHuman beings appear to have more trouble with the transition of their young into adult behavior than other species. It is common for humans to struggle with a great deal of distress in the process of getting their adult children to behave like adults. Most parents, as well of their off spring, ...
Views: 1666 - 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: 2347 - The Up-Side to Forcing Family Dinners - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYou have probably heard all the studies — family dinners are a great way to bond with your kids and provide many benefits that will help them in their childhood, teen years, and into adulthood. While you might not want to push your kids to participate in those family meals, the benefits ...
Views: 1745 - The Value Of Parenting Classes - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerDespite the old adage that "kids don't come with instructions", any parent who actually believes this has never attended really meaningful parenting classes or read any of the great books or checked out any of the great websites on child behavior and development. While not all parenting ...
Views: 2304 - The War between Parents and Children - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerRelationships between parents and children are constantly changing throughout life. When you have a newborn, it seems like the umbilical cord is still attached because they depend on you for everything. The parent and infant relationship at that point is always blissful although it is an ...
Views: 3333 - The Youngest Targets - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonYears ago a Gatorade advertisement featured Michael Jordan doing what he does best—soaring all over the basketball court, dunking ball after ball. The voices in the commercial where children repeatedly singing, “I want to be like Mike.” Do you ever wonder why so many Christians are ...
Views: 1170 - They've Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen“I'm just surprised by what's happening inside me now that the kids have left home.” My girlfriend nodded as she listened with compassion. I went on to tell her how I had assumed I would be glad to have my new-found freedom. It's what I had been waiting for, after all. I thought I ...
Views: 1113 - Those Times Teens Just Won't Listen To Any Parenting Sense - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYou’ve been talking to your teen and they don’t seem to listen to or even hear anything you say. They don’t even look up from whatever addictive devices they’re using at the time. So, naturally, you raise your voice and even throw in a few of your parents’ nuggets of wisdom for good measure. Ah, ...
Views: 1648 - Three Mistakes Parents Make - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kemi SogunleParenting is one of the most remarkable experiences one can have. No one prepares for it. The skills develop as you go along. This is because every child brings on a different experience but raising children requires the similar adopted methods. However, as parents, we sometimes make the ...
Views: 1555 - Three Questions Lead To Student Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Most students would like to be successful in college, career and life endeavors. However, not nearly enough good students approach those important goals in a manner that will pay off. The solution is to ask three questions that will show them what they need to know. Although the questions are ...
Views: 1207 - Throwing A Graduation Party - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jeff FainGraduation is an exciting time for the graduate, and friends and family alike. It is a time to congratulate and commend the graduate for a job well done. Graduation is a huge milestone in anyone's life, and should be marked appropriately. A graduation dinner or graduation party is a great way to ...
Views: 1335 - Time to Get Pregnant With Twins by Changing Your Diet - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Olivia HelmOne daughter is so much fun... God blessed us with an extra one! So you want to have a multiple pregnancy? We are hoping for the same – due to the fact that we may only get one shot at it as our health is a determining factor. (I hope that this decision for you is due to the same reason) The ...
Views: 4885 - Tips And Tricks To Communicating With Teenagers - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roberto SediciasThe teen years are perhaps some of the most awkward and troubling times in a person’s life. It is a time when the youth feel oppressed by the adults and feel as though they are not understood by anyone. Though these feelings continue on throughout adulthood, they are never so strong and so ...
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