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Teen Abuse By Boyfriend

  Parenting a teen being abused by a boy or girlfriend is a scary and frustrating ordeal.  Teens in this situation, especially females, are more likely to keep themselve in a vicious pattern and cyle of physical and emotional punishment that requires professional help to end the what appears to be an addiction to hate.  The...

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My Child Yells At Me!

Adolescent counseling agencies across the country are filling up with young children and teens who refuse to follow their parents directions and honor their requests.  More and more parents are contacting the police seeking assistance because their child is “out of control.”  Some parents report that they are even afraid of their children. Out of control...

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19 Jan Posted by in Childhood Stress | Comments

Depression in Teens & Middle School Students: 10 Symptoms & Suicide Warnings

It’s important that we let our  teens and middle school children know that feelings of sadness, loneliness and general depression are common to most human-being sometime in our life time.  It is also important to know where the depression line begins and when it’s time to get your hurting child professional medical attention. Left untreated, many...

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01 Aug Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

Fear of Going to School

As the school year approaches, many children are beginning to develop anxiety and fear of attending school for the first time, or going back to school after summer vacation ends.  Although many children look forward to attending school after summer vacation, some student dread returning due to numerous reasons.  Some students become anxious about leaving...

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Top Reasons Why Children and Teens Are Stressed, Depressed and Anxious

Top Reasons Why Children and Teens Are Stressed, Depressed and Anxious

Why are more youth today experiencing stress, depression and anxiety? A school counselor, with 20 years of experience, shares his views and observations. Top Ten Reasons Why Children Are Stressed, Depressed and Have Anxiety Overwhelmed!  Too many of our children are doing too much. Are youth are simply involved in to many activities at one...

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17 Mar Posted by in Childhood Stress, Family Stress | Comments

Earthquake In Japan: My Child Is Scared

Earthquake In Japan: My Child Is Scared

Helping a Child Cope After A Catastrophe Parenting a child who is sharing concerns and displaying fear after the recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan may not be an easy task.  This task is made even more difficult due to the enhanced multiple media presentations made on the Japan crisis that our children...

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04 Mar Posted by in Childhood Stress, Family Stress | Comments

My Child Is Having Nightmares: Parenting A Child Experiencing Nightmares

My Child Is Having Nightmares: Parenting A Child Experiencing Nightmares

Research seems to indicate that most nightmares occur with preschool children (3 to 6 years of age) than with any other group of children.  Statistically, childhood nightmares occur in at least 50% of preschool-aged children in the U.S.  Night terrors and nightmares in chidren are described as scary or  frightening dreams.  These scary dreams usually take place during the...

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14 Oct Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

My Child Hates Or Is Afraid To Go To School

My Child Hates School Now that most children are back in school,  stress and anxiety for many children have begin to grow and school refusal has 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 or Fear...

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21 Jul Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

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...

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Home Discipline: Total Transformation Program

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...

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