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Back To School Phobia
How Is Your Child Feeling About School?
In a few weeks, many children will be going back to school. Stress and anxiety for many children will begin to grow and school refusal will become a part of the daily routine and behavior exhibited. Parents can begin to take positive steps now to prevent school anxiety, school phobia or school refusal.
Why Some Children Hate School
- The child […]
Mental Health, Stress & Depression in College Students
In 2003, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, published the results of a study involving over 13,000 college students on mental health related problems over a thirteen year period of time.
The results of this survey were not only significant, but the findings indicated that the increases in college student depression , college suicidal thoughts and college sexual assault counseling were dramatic.
The number of college students seen each year with depression doubled. […]
Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Social Thinking and its Impact on Academics
ScottCounseling friend and author, Michelle Winner, shares her personal and professional experience and insights regarding children with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome and the effects of “Social Thinking” as it impacts academics. As a speech language pathologist, Ms. Winner is qualified to shared her expertise on the topic of social thinking as it relates autism spectrum .
Social Thinking and its Impact on Academics
As a teacher and parent of children with Autism […]
My Child Hates School: What Parents Can Do?
Does Your Child Hate School?
It’s not uncommon for a child to say, “I hate school!” This comment may come after a child has successfully completed several years of school with no complaints. So, what happened? Why does any child come to the point where they claim that they do not want to go to school? This article reviews some of the reason why children […]
Parenting Help For Homework Tips
The National Education Association supports parent in their quest to assist their children in doing homework The following helpful homework tips will keep you, the parent, and your child to team together to make homework more enjoyable. One key point to consider is: Homework is for your child, not for you. Your job as a parent is to provide support, encouragement and some guiding options […]
Home Discipline: Total Transformation Program
Total Transformation creator James Lehman, has come up with an outstanding step by step parenting workbook, DVD and CD’s program that turns an us ordinary parents into extraordinary parenting experts! This program, quit simply, has it all. Whether you are searching for the right technique, strategy or words to end a parent-child struggle, The Total Transformation Program provides real solutions. Here’s James Lehman and Total […]
Financial Stress During The Holidays: Simple Ways To Reduce Stress
Holiday Financial Stress
How many parents do you know that are feeling uncomfortable during the holidays due to financial stress? Are you searching for the magic cure or financial medicine to alleviate your holiday blues due to all the spending? This article may provide you with some simple tips to reduce stress and spending helping you to increase your holiday spirit.
Before leaving your home and spending […]
Read With Your Child: Books For Elementary School Children
Reading with your child can be one of the most rewarding experiences that you can have as a parent. Selecting just the right book matters. Books are more than magical; they bond a parent with a child. Parents searching for a way to become the “ best parent “ starts with time spent with ones child. Reading with your child is time well spent!
Bond With Your Elementary Child With Books:
Family Games: Parents Play With Your Children
ScottCounseling encourages families to take time and play family games!
Promote Family Time
Promote Education
Promote Child Development
Promote Positive Self-Esteem by Spending Time With Your Child!
A Maze Race
Middle School Books Kids Like To Read
Teachers and parents who help their child select books that are at their reading interest level often find that reading performance and achievement goes up!
- ScottCounseling recommends the following books for middle level students in grades 5-9:
- Encourage your child to read for fun!
- Encourage your child to read with you!
- Encourage your child to read with friends and relatives!
- Encourage your child to read, read and read!!!
