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- How To Write Articles For Children - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Craig ElliottWith the growing number of magazines for children, there's a healthy market for children's articles – one that isn't tapped by most writers. Writing articles for children is different than writing factual or informational articles for adults. Your audience has a different attention span, ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Kids And Magazines - A Growing Trend - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Craig ElliottLooking for something special for your kids this year? One of the hottest new kid gift ideas this holiday season is a magazine subscription. Magazines, always a staple with adults, have been moving into the children's markets in droves. Where once there were a couple of magazines aimed at ...
Views: 1530 - 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: 3490 - 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: 1282 - Tools To Help Children/Teens Be Kind To Others - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from John SchurmannSiblings can be very unkind to each other. As a parent, it can be hard to know what to do. Help is here! Try the following exercise with your children and teenagers, and spouse, if needed. HOW TO BE KIND TO OTHERS WORKSHEET Directions: Answer the following and discuss before watching TV, ...
Views: 2649(1 vote) - 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: 1577 - Mall Shootings: When Hurt People Hurt People - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonMost young people who go on a rampage of shooting others in malls or schools, do so because of a combination of two things...hopelessness for their current situation, and a sense of abandonment by others. It's an attempt to "pay back" mankind for their misery, forcing others to feel a similar ...
Views: 1640 - 7 Secrets For Raising Responsible Teenagers - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from Susan HeimThere are many ways to raise a child, and every child is different. Therefore, there is no magic formula for raising good teens. Excellent parents can still have problem children, and good children come out of bad homes. But by staying closely involved in your children’s lives, even when ...
Views: 4230(2 votes) - 4 Keys To Peaceful Communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Tami WalshIn this second part series, “Communication: Turning Mother-Daughter Battles Into Bridges” I wanted to give you all a listing of the commonly occurring conflict areas I hear about in my practice. They are timeless and universal and I am sure you all relate to at least one if not ...
Views: 1130 - Teen Drivers - Distractions And Other Risk Factors - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Valerie NayObviously, there are some pretty big differences in the danger factors between teen drivers and adults -- not the least of which are inexperience, risk taking, immaturity and greater risk exposure. The good news is if we are paying attention, we can help kids stay more focused on safety as ...
Views: 1099 - Parenting A Teenager - Why A Teen Stops Listening To Her Parents - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldI have been mothering for many years and am currently parenting a teenager (my third). One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that if your teen has stopped listening to you, then you have lost the parenting game. Recently I sat down with a young woman (I'll call her Cindy) who is 17. I ...
Views: 2185 - 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: 1159 - Coping With Your Teenager’s Mood Swings - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsIf you are the parent of a teenager, you are familiar with mood swings. One minute, your teen is happy and loving, the next they are sullen or angry. These mood swings can happen fast and can seem to come out of nowhere. You may find yourself wondering what you did or said to cause this shift ...
Views: 1646 - 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: 1306 - 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: 3656 - Parenting Teenagers -- Who Does Your Teen Trust? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldMom or Dad, this is an easy question. You want him to trust you! YOU want to be the person of influence in your teen's life. You want your teen to listen to you! You want her to respect you. You want him to come to you when he needs advice. Parenting teenagers effectively requires learning some ...
Views: 1327 - Genarlow Wilson - Choices and Consequences - A Perspective from Choices Founder Chuck Gallagher - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Chuck GallagherEvery CHOICE has a consequence! Just ask Genarlow Wilson. Freed on October 26, 2007 after spending more than two years in Georgia State prison for a teen sex conviction, Genarlow became a "lighting rod" for Choices, Change and Consequences on many fronts. According to CNN, "Wilson was an honor ...
Views: 1967 - Parenting Teenagers By Creating A Teen-Friendly Environment - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldTired of your teen being out of your home more than in it? You can make your home a magnet for your teenager and her friends by keeping in mind a few simple teen-friendly ideas. -- Fun is #1. Parenting teenagers effectively means getting inside their heads a bit and the first piece of ...
Views: 2606 - Teens Learn From Consequences, Not Lecturing - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonTeenagers don’t learn much from parental warnings nd lecturing. Most of us have tried that without much success. And unfortunately, one or both parents all too often cave in when when Johnny or Julie gets in trouble. Each time we do so, a valuable lesson isn’t learned and a mistake is apt to be ...
Views: 11768(2 votes) - Parenting Teenagers - Getting Them To Talk - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldA sullen, non-communicative teenager. A frustrated parent. Is that the way it is in your home living with your teenager? Parenting teenagers is a demanding job, no doubt about it. Teens have the natural ability to challenge us on every level. Whereas once they simply accepted our authority as ...
Views: 2475 - 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: 1412 - Coaching Your Child through Teen Rebellion - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Joel SuttonRebellious. Wild. Reckless. Does this describe your teenager? Many say it's a part of growing up. But as a parent, the challenges of raising a teenager are endless. "How do I know when rebellion is healthy?" "Do I need to be strict?" "How can I help?" Relax. Rebellion is a healthy part ...
Views: 3678(1 vote) - Be True To Yourself: Save The Mask For Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Kathleen HassanWith Halloween just around the corner, it got me thinking about masks – not in the costume sense, but rather in the way we hide our true selves from others. When we were little, wearing masks was all about playing make believe and pretending to be someone else just for fun. But as we get older ...
Views: 2328(2 votes) - Parenting Teenagers - Getting Kids Ready To Leave the Nest - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldIn my home, I am currently enjoying a high school senior. My third child is preparing to leave the nest and build a life for herself. While parenting teenagers, I have come to realize there are some fundamentals that can help a parent ready their teen to move onto the next stage of their young ...
Views: 2135 - Teenagers and Family Chaos - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhen a teenager doesn’t know what is expected in your home, he does what seems right in his own eyes - and that’s a formula for family chaos. A good way to avoid chaos in the teenage years is to first start by establishing a Belief System, which is a clear and undeniable plan for what is ...
Views: 5222(1 vote) - 5 Tips On Maximizing The Space In Your Hostel Room - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Janice WeeWhether you have a room to yourself or are sharing a room with your friend, here are ways you can make the most of your hostel space. 1. Pare Down Your Wardrobe. Bring only what you need into your hostel room. Sort through your intended wardrobe and only bring the best. For example, you can ...
Views: 5880(1 vote) - Teenage Sleep Habits - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Tracy TresidderAs kids move into the teen years there is a distinct change in their sleeping patterns. As any parent of a teenager knows, trying to wake a sleeping adolescent can be, to put it mildly, difficult. They are often grumpy and monosyllabic until later in the day. It can also be as much of a ...
Views: 6240(2 votes) - 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: 5657 - What Every Parent Should Know About Alcohol And The Teenage Brain - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Tracy TresidderWe hear cases of it all the time. Teenagers, who have been experimenting with alcohol, sometimes have horrendous, harmful consequences both physically and mentally. What many parents may not be aware of is that according to recent studies, your teenager's experimentation with alcohol could also ...
Views: 1173 - 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: 1027 - “How to Make This Your Best Year Yet” - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Kathleen HassanRemember that lame assignment they always gave you at the start of every school year? “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” tolled the official end of summer and started every year off heading in the wrong direction. Just like you can’t drive forward while looking in the rear-view mirror, you can’t ...
Views: 948 - Personality Styles of Chronic Academic Underachievers - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Sander MarcusNot all academic underachievers are alike. The problem of underachievement is a symptom - like a stomach ache - that can have many different causes, each of which requires a different solution. Consider a random sample of, say, 100 students (from about 3rd grade through graduate school) whom we ...
Views: 8921 - So Your Teen is Having a Baby - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsAccording to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) the number of teen pregnancies are falling to 40.4 births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years. While those statistics are good news, they don't really mean much to a family ...
Views: 1719 - On Lying in Adolescence - by Several questions submitted recently to my web site, www.parentingadolescents.com, are from parents concerned that their children have lied to them. For
instance, a mother writes in to complain of her 13-year-old's having invited a friend over after school instead of practicing his piano while ...
Views: 2817 - 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: 1382 - Parenting a Teenager - What a Teen Wishes You Knew - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldAre you parenting a teenager? Would it help to know what he (or she) is thinking? Recently I sat down with a 17 year old young woman, Amy (not her real name), and asked her this question. (Colleen) "Amy, what frustrations do teenagers have with their parents? What do teenagers wish they could ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 2309 - 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: 1163 - PAENTING TEENAGERS AND STAYING SANE - by There is no doubt about it, parenting teenagers is frustrating and stressful at its worst. At its best it is fun, exciting and fulfilling. The problem is that frustration and stress seems to predominate for such a long time. So how do we cope with the years of turmoil between 12 and 20 so that ...
Views: 1473 - Is Text Messaging Contributing to Teenage Sleep Deprivation - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Tracy TresidderMost kids go to sleep with their phone plugged in right by their heads. Every ping of an incoming message is a temptation to pick up the phone. They know talking on the phone might wake up their parents, but if they text, it probably won't. Teens are famously sleep-deprived already, but experts ...
Views: 5257(1 vote) - Tips to Improve your Teenagers Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Paula CarnogoyIt is a proven fact that teenagers eat more junk food than is good for them. However if you are a parent, nagging at them about nutrition does nothing to keep your relationship on an even keel. In fact it may have the opposite effect. It is also an unfortunate sign of the times that most of your ...
Views: 4938 - Gardasil Dangers Starting to Emerge - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Sherri Tenpenny, DOOn May 22, 2007, five schoolgirls at Sacred Heart Girls College in suburban Melbourne, Australia, became ill after receiving an injection of Gardasil, the newest vaccine to be mandated for cervical cancer. Soon after the vaccination, twenty-six girls were seen at the campus medical clinic; five ...
Views: 2474 - The Fast Track to Success & Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from michael atmaThere are no limits to the amount of happiness, health, wealth, success, or love that you can attain. The only limits that exist are the ones that are created through limited thoughts, words, actions and attitudes. It's quite simple how this works. Wherever you find yourself manifesting ...
Views: 1092 - One Day That Changed My Life Forever - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from dale browni remember when i first got caught stealing i was 6 years old i had stolen my aunt's big fake diamond ring she had passed it around the room for everyone to see and when it got to me all of the adults were talking about something else, i figured they had forgotten i had the ring so i eased out f ...
Views: 3160 - TURN OFF THE MEDIA VIOLENCE - by If a stranger came to your door and said, "Hello, I'd like to come in. I promise to keep your kids entertained and while I'm doing that I'm going to show them graphic pictures of violence and murder and rape." What would you do? Would you open the door and say, "Great, come on it. Hey kids, ...
Views: 1916 - SOCIAL IMPACT OF BEING ONLINE - by A new report from the National Center for Education Statistics reports that 95% of US schools now have access to the Internet. School children are wired! Those kids born in the 90s are referred to as "the Clickerati" and growing up with a mouse in hand and a portal to an outside world never ...
Views: 2046 - 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: 5857 - 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: 3350 - Parenting a Teenager - The Top 3 Mistakes a Parent Can Make - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldIf you are currently parenting a teenager you know how frustrating and even scary it can be. Let's face it, parenting a teenager can be confusing, too. Sometimes learning what NOT to do is easier than trying to figure out what new idea to add into your parenting style. I have been parenting ...
Views: 1759 - Think Glogally - Act Locally Teaching Moment - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from John BishopLet me borrow an expression from the environmental movement and adapt it to how many people should relate to today’s world events. Think Globally – Act Locally On any given day, there are hundreds of reasons to be negative, but often they are events or circumstances that you have ...
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