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Cycle of Abuse and How to Leave

Average: Your rating: None The Cycle of Abuse and How to Leave Eleven years ago I was married to an abuser. Before I met him I had very high self-esteem (maybe even a little too high), was happy in my career, and pretty much worked and got whatever I wanted. Life was good. After I...

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15 Mar Posted by in Discipline, Family Stress, Teens | Comments

Child and Teen Stress Statistics

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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14 Mar Posted by in Rx & Medical | Comments

Postpartum Depression: 9 Steps To Help Cure

Postpartum Depression: 9 Steps To Help Cure

Postpartum depression is real and can result in serious consequences if not addressed soon after the symptoms begin.  The birth of a baby can shake the body into a series of emotional changes that are, for the most part, hormonal in nature.  Many mothers who experience this kind of depression often see it as a weakness...

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13 Mar Posted by in Child Development | Comments

2 Powerful Reasons Why the Minimum Drinking Age is 21

2 Powerful Reasons Why the Minimum Drinking Age is 21

Average: Your rating: None Why is the drinking age set at 21? This question is usually asked by the minor who wants to drink or is already drinking. In working with an adolescent population, I hear the litany of justifications that youth have for drinking underage and why they feel the laws are unjust. The...

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13 Mar Posted by in Marriage | Comments

Accepting Change Will Give You Peace

Average: Your rating: None Average: 5 (2 votes) In my younger days I was naive enough to think I could control change. I’ve learned, but not quickly enough, that no one can control or stop change. And, here is an interesting little fact: Charles Darwin believed that those who survive are the people who can...

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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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07 Feb Posted by in Dumb Parenting | Comments

Bailing Your Child Out: Why Enabling a Child is Bad

Bailing Your Child Out: Why Enabling a Child is Bad

Jimmy The School Janitor is a regular featured author for ScottCounseling.  Jimmy provides his perspective on what he sees to be the real problem with children today… ”dumb parenting!” My Child Forgets His School Books All The Time! How a Dumb Parent Responds I can’t believe how many parents I see come into my school on...

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Stupid Parenting: Sports Come Before School?

Stupid Parenting: Sports Come Before School?

Jimmy The School Janitor is a regular featured author for ScottCounseling.  Jimmy provides his perspective on what he sees to be the real problem with children today… ”dumb parenting!” Traveling Sport Parents are Sometime Stupid As the school building janitor it is my job to be in the cafeteria while the students eat lunch.  I make...

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Dumb Parenting From A School Janitor’s Perspective

Dumb Parenting From A School Janitor’s Perspective

Jimmy, the school custodian, is going to be a regular “Featured Author” for ScottCounseling.com.  With the increase in more and more parents trying to do too much to help their child succeed, Jimmy’s wisdom, advice and humorous stories will expose the dumb parenting that takes place out there today. Don’t Be A Dumb Parent My name...

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