June, 2009 Archive Entries:
TV and Teens
According to a study done by the Department of Pediatrics at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, next to the family, television has the greatest social impact on teens. The average 12 to 17 year old watches about 23 hours of TV per week. It’s important for parents to “take control” of the television show that teens watch. Today’s young teens spend more time watching […]
Is My Child Becoming A Serial Killer?
With the release of weekly news across America of the increase of domestic violence, abuse and murder, more parents are beginning to ask this question: “Could I be raising a future criminal?” Parents need to become aware of the clues that their child is beginning to display the profile of a potentially dangerous predator or serial killer.
For the most violent of criminals, there are warning […]
How To Stop a Temper Tantrum Toddler- Right Now!
“To toddle is to walk unsteadily; the term cruising is sometimes used for toddlers who cannot toddle but must hold onto something while walking.”
My Child Wants His Way!
Most children begin to walk between the ages of 9 to 14 months old. The age at which children start to “toddle” can often be determined by their gender, race, physical attributes and family genes. For example, […]
Seven Steps In Disciplining Your Child
”Disciplinarian: one who disciples, guides, and disciplines or enforces order.”
The word disciple mean to disciple or guide. “Discipline” is not a bad word, it’s a good word! One of the key components in parenting is to guide or disciple a child. This article will help you, the parent, become educated in learning seven principles or steps in disciplining your child.
1. Make Parenting Your First […]
Selecting the Right College for Your Athlete
One of the biggest decisions you are going to help your high school athlete make is, “What college is the right one for my athletic child?” This article will provide you with some thought provoking ideas and factors that will help you make the right college choice for your child.
Begin by taking all the colleges you are considering and write each school’s name on […]
Alcohol Free Safe Prom Night
May any June are prom months for most high schools. We want our child to have fun on prom night , but we also want them to be safe and alcohol free. This article concentrate on prom night safety tips. One of the most effective prevention efforts is for parents to simply talk with their teens about the dangers of drinking on prom night. But that is not […]
Student Wants To Know The Effects Of Underage Drinking
ScottCounseling Reader Asks:
What are the effects of alcohol on the body?
What can be done about underage drinking?
Does drinking lead to other drugs?
ScottCounseling Response:
The effects of drinking on the BodyThe brain
Steady drinking over many years leads to permanent changes in the brain. One of the permanent effects of alcohol on the brain is to reduce the amount of brain tissue and to increase the […]
Obesity In The United States: Review of CDC Research
During the past 24 years the United States has witnessed a dramatic growth in obesity . The Center of Disease Control (CDC) slides presented in this article illustrates this growth by mapping the increased prevalence of obesity for each state in the U.S.
Has USA Obesity Rates Reach Epidemic Proportions?
- 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese
- Eight out of 10 over 25’s Overweight
- 78% of American’s not meeting basic […]
