The dictionary definition of sexting involves…”the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos electronically, primarilty between cell phones.” One study done by CosmoGirl shared results that indicated that 20% of teens between the ages of 13-19 have shared nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves online or through texting. Over half the females involved in sexting shared that they “did so” due to pressure from male friends.
Texting and […]
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The middle schoo l years can be a confusing time for parents and their young teenagers. This period in a child’s life often leads to anxious feelings for both the child and parents. Below are some generally accepted beliefs about “the middle years” in a child’s life that most parents will find helpful:
- Throughout much of adolescence, teenagers struggle with developing their own identity. It’s not uncommon […]
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Parents who want their children to become humble and unselfish gift-givers will find this child gift-giving article helpful. When children experience the feeling of giving, without expecting something in return, their character, self-esteem and moral pride is strengthened. Below are some holiday gift-giving ideas that may help you and your child earn an extra special feeling this holiday season.
Teaching Your Child To Give
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School nurses across the nation have been recommending the following parenting guides in combating the swine flu, H1N1 and seasonal flu. These recommendations come from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
On September 17, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced a new recommendation calling for a lengthier exclusion from school for students who are at greater risk for complications should they become ill with novel H1N1 […]
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Many parents are searching for helpful tips in parenting their attention deficit child. If your child is fidgety while doing homework, unable to concentrate, having difficulty listening, then this article will help you help your child. If your child is inattentive, off-task or has a short attention span, the following ADD parent strategies may help you when you are assisting your child at home. […]
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Psychology professor, Dr. Francis Compton, who completed numerous studies in the area of social behavior and swearing, found that 87% of children (ages 12 to 19) used curse words or foul language. When asked to make a list of words, the 855 participants in the research study classified their language as inappropriate. This study, done in 2000, concluded that sometimes harsh or graphic words […]
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The University of Maine published some interesting facts regarding prescription use with teens in the United States. The university’s research concludes that one of the fastest growing trends involving teenagers is prescription drug use and abuse that is occuring at ”Pharm Parties.” These parties involve teenagers (and younger children) bringing bottles of prescription medications (that are often taken from the home) to a party where the medications are put into […]
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Good parents do not want their children to feel bad, experience sadness or emotional grief. To do so often causes the parent to feel bad, experience sadness and cause emotional grief. So, 
how can good parents set limits, discipline and establish family rules without causing pain and suffering? How can we be a good parent to our child and avoid being a “wimpy” parent at […]
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No parent wants their child to develop a drug problem. As parents, however, we sometimes enable or encourage our children to use mood altering chemicals by:
- Not talking about tobacco and drugs
- Misusing/abusing legal drugs, such as alcohol, in front of our children
- Misusing/abusing prescription medication in front of our children
- Watching and laughing at TV sitcoms that include adults misusing/abusing mood altering chemicals
When parents avoid talking about […]
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Counseling Question from Parent of a 15 Year-Old Daughter: Smoking Pot and Dating
Background Information:
My 15 year old daughter is in counceling right now because she was suspended from school for smoking pot. She used to sneak out at 
night to go with her friends. I am a single parent and she has no contact with her father. The boy i’ll be talking about is the one […]
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