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...
Baby sleep problems are not uncommon, but the challenge may drive a parent to worry and wonder if there is something wrong with the child. The following are some recommended baby sleep methods to to help your child sleep through the night. •Strive to make daytime feedings social and takative and night-time feeds quiet. This helps the child...
Teen drinking is a major public health concern in Minnesota, especially in the Twin City, metropolitan area. Alcohol use by teens leads to many problems, including traffic crashes, violence and property crime, suicide, and poor school performance. The three leading causes of death for 15- to 24-year-olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides — and...
Depending on how your child is performing in school, parent-teacher conferences can be a mystery until you begin the conference. Below are some parenting tips that you may find helpful before you even step into the classroom and meet with your child’s teacher. Have a discussion with your child and ask your child the following...
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...
Approximately 1 in 4 teens reports verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Dating violence among teen peers is reported by 54% of high school students. Approximately 1 in 5 teens report being a victim of emotional and/or phsychological abuse. Teen abuse is a growing trend. The article below will share some helpful insights regarding teen abuse and some considerations...
The holiday season have proven to be a very difficult time for 1 in 3 families across the United States. Every holiday season one can read in the newspapers or see in the media the violent acts that occurs in home and the end result is often not favorable to any family members. The...
It seems that some individuals just attract abusive people to be around them and in their life. Some seem to attract these individuals because they do not appreciate themself, others because they feel they do not deserve to be around successful individuals. More and more teens are selecting peers that are abusive and this...
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 70% of infants and toddlers have a sleep pattern problem. There are safe and effective steps that a parent can take that will help your baby sleep through the night. The Baby Sleep Solution is a parent coaching product that will guide you through the process of helping your...
By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz, The Official Guides to MarriageThe official guide to Marriage Average: Your rating: None Average: 5 (6 votes) By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Two recent and very powerful studies about the state of marriage in America offer irrefutable proof that marriage in America is...
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