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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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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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

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

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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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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Facebook Bully: Tips From A School Counselor

Schools across America are being bombarded by parent phone calls stemming from Facebook harassment and bully issues.  Most states have anti-bully laws in place that the schools have to follow to ensure that your child is safe at school. Facebook and other social media anti-harassment and anti bully laws are now being added to the existing laws...

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Positive Parenting Solutions Review: Scam or Legit?

As an educator, school counselor and instructor of thousands of parents over the past 30 years, I have become very selective in the parenting programs that I recommend to my parents. The Positive Parenting Solutions program is one of the most favorable parenting programs that I have seen on the market today.  This fair review...

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The Parent Coach Plan Review

ScottCounseling welcomes The Parent Coach Plan as a new sponsor.  The Parent Coach Plan offers parents Teen Behavior Contracts that allows you, the parent, to place your child on a written discipline contract to help improve your child’s behavior at home. A  child behavior contract is often used at schools and by professional child psychologists...

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Facebook may have some hidden dangers for your children and as a parent you need to become aware of those situations.  The internet is helpful, but online social sites, such as Facebook, can lead your child into a world that is not safe.  There are steps to take as a parent to keep your child...

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