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Teens “Help! I have a Teenager!” is a phrase often used by parents of today’s teens. ScottCounseling.com is an outstanding teen center of information for parents, teachers and anyone interested in helping or working with teens.

Help My Middle School Child Do Homework!

Is your 12 year old avoiding his homework?  Does he spend all his free time on X-Box?  Is your 14 year old daughter spending more time on the Internet social Websites than completing her homework?  Than, this article is for you! Help! My Young Teen Will Not Do His Homework! Is your young teen, or middle...

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Why Does My Child Steal?

Parenting becomes especially difficult when it is discovered that a child is stealing or taking items that do not belong to him or her. Your child may be stealing because he or she feels that is the only way to obtain what is desired. Too often, we parents, in an effort not to spoil our children, say ‘no’ when...

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Parenting a Gay Child: What Can Parents Do?

Parenting a child or young teen that has or is beginning to come to the conclusion that he or she is gay can be life changing for both the child and the parents.  Lesbian, gay bi-sexuals, and transgender (LGBT) youth often feel rejected, isolated and withdrawn from society.  Some LGBT face depression and hopelessness that causes some to turn...

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06 Jun Posted by in Discipline, Teens | Comments

Discipline Back Talk & Arguing Behavior

Discipline Back Talk & Arguing Behavior

Dear ScottCounseling: Since my child reached the age of six, all I recieved from him is arguing and back talk behavior. It does not matter if I ask him nicely to do something, or I yell and scream to get him going. The inappropriate behavior is always the same; my child likes to argue with...

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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 Teens | 1 comment

Dating Tips: Put Your Child On A Dating Contract

Dating Tips: Put Your Child On A Dating Contract

Spending a lot of time worrying about what your child is doing on a date will not help you or your child learn appropriate dating etiquette.  Before you meet with your child to discuss dating, it’s important that you get your thoughts, beliefs and rules together before you meet.  It’s a good idea to write them down...

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15 Mar Posted by in Discipline, Family Stress, Teens | Comments

Child and Teen Stress Statistics

Child and Teen Stress Statistics

Is Child & Teen Stress Out of Control? According to the American Psychological Association, 2009 survey, stress among teens and their parents is rising significantly every year. Stress in children is being reported more often by school counselors, social workers and psychologists.  Adolescent psychologists report that many parents who are seeking professional help have to...

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Sleep & Children: The Importance of Sleep For Children

Sleep & Children: The Importance of Sleep For Children

Children are experiencing higher levels of stress, depression, mood swings and exhaustion like never before. It’s important for all of us to get at least eight hours a sleep at night. School-aged children may need more sleep.  The following article will help the reader to understand the importance of sleep for children and the benefits...

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My Child Has A Weight Problem

My Child Has A Weight Problem

In the United States, the number of overweight children and adolescents has doubled in the last three decades.  Our children are eating more, exercising less and their self-esteem is suffering.  The following article is not one of statistics, but one that may help you, the parent, begin to become concerned about your child becoming fat....

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27 Feb Posted by in Discipline, Teens | Comments

Teen Parenting Help: Is Your Teen Beginning To Go The Wrong Direction?

Teen Parenting Help: Is Your Teen Beginning To Go The Wrong Direction?

Teen depression is on the rise and is also one of the leading causes of teen problems today. Some teen depression appears as anger, moodiness and/or prolonged sadness.  Many teens who are depressed begin to look toward mood altering chemicals found in alcohol and other drugs.  The following article will help you, the parent reader,...

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