Teen help programs that suggest peer or parent mediation often leads teen conflicts and child disputes to a positive outcome or resolution. Mediation is a process that involves a neutral party or person that leads others in conflict to discuss their concerns in a civil manner and brings about a plan that can be implemented to resolve the dispute. Below are some simple steps […]
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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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Some of our biggest parenting frustrations come when we have to go to battle with our children to do their homework. Many parents are searching reasonable solutions. If you are one of those parents who looking to put an end the homework battles in your home, read the following two Homework Solution Articles:
Homework Hell? Part I: How to Turn It Around
Homework Hell? Part II: 7 Real Techniques That […]
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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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This is the fifth ScottCounseling article on cutting and self-injury . This article focuses on some step-by-step approaches parents and cutters can use as strategies to put an end to the behavior of cutting. Other cutting articles by ScottCounseling include:
Cutting: Self Injury Facts & Statistics
What is Cutting & Self Injury?
Why Do People Cut or Self Injure?
Treatment For Cutting or Self Injury
Steps To Take To End Cutting & Self […]
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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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