Bullying in the Elementary Schools is becoming as common as middle school bullying. In fact, according to the Department of Education, over 60% of elementary school-aged children reported being bullied at least once this past school year. There are steps an elementary school parent can take to ensure that their child is safe from bullying...
Are you a passive or permissive parent? Do you allow your child to run the household. Do your children hold you captive in you own home? Below are four guides to take to become the parent who is in charge and not the parent who is a wimp. The Democratic and Authoritarian Parent Democratic, or authoritarian parents help children...
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...
Specific Causes of Eating Disorders Over 8 million Americans have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. Of all the mental illnesses, eating disorders have the highest mortality (death) rate. So, what causes this disease? Eating disorders do occur for a reason. The three main reason are presented below. Biological Reasons for Eating Disorders Genetics Physical Body...
Homeless Children & Youth According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, over one million U.S. children are homeless on any given night. In 2005, it was determined that families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. This statistic accounts for almost 41% of the nation’s homeless. Children under...
Bad Foods The following video provides you with the 10 meal you need to avoid. Part of raising healthy children is feeding them the right foods. You will be surprised that eating the following meals on a regular basis may lead you to feeling less healthy and wishing you would have prepared a more healthy meal.
This song is for you mom. Yes, you are thoughtful, busy, caring, daring and loving. You are MOM!
The holiday are here and it’s time to eat! Well, it’s also time to begin to watch what we eat. With childhood obesity at an all time high and diabetes threating more and more Americans, we all need to be mindful of our diets during the holiday seasons. So, here are some holiday eating tips from...
Being a single parent is often a difficult task on it’s own. Add dating to the single parenting role and life may become even more complex for you and your child. It does not have to be this way. Many single parents date and their children often support the decision. ScottCounseling provides some insights to parents wishing to explore...
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