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Study Shows  Youngsters Use Inhalants as “Gateway” to Other Illicit Drugs

Author, Kelly Colihan, shares some alarming trends in preteen and teen use of inhalants ( Drugs administered by breathing in its vapors. Most inhalants are organic solvents such as glue and paint thinner or anesthetic gases) as “gateway” drug to other illegal and illicit drugs. Ms. Colihan and other child behavior experts share present date taken from over a half a million 12 through 17 year old student from across the United States. Child development experts are seeing increasing trends in younger children beginning to experiment with household products that include paint thinners, spray cans, glues and other toxic products to “get high.” The purpose of this article is… Continue Reading

Some parents are against it. Some parents are for it. Is it a good idea or a bad idea for teenagers to get a job? Some parents want their teen to earn and handle their own money. There are plenty of jobs for teens out there, but do all teens fit for all jobs. There are many things parents should consider when their child asks if they could get a job. Children who are legal to work and want to do so can learn a lot about the world and who they are through the right job and learn about work ethic and earning money. Some can learn that through making an allowance at home. Child development and… Continue Reading

To succeed in school, parents need to be involved in their children’s learning. It’s important to be involved early, and it’s important to stay involved. Learning the skills for success takes place at home as well as at school. Here are some of the things that parents can do at home and at school.

At Home

* Ask questions about things your children are learning and doing, and encourage them to give you lengthy answers.

* Keep books, magazines, and newspapers available. Use them yourself to show you value learning, too.

Have paper, pencils, crayons, and washable markers handy. This encourages children to practice writing.

Watch TV with your children, and talk with them about the things you like and don’t like about the shows. Be sure to… Continue Reading

International Network For Children and Families has successfully provided many concerned parents with outstanding, thought provoking parenting tips in the area of childhood discipline, child development, child consequences and responsibility training techniques that gets positive results. Parenting is not about becoming your child’s friend, but your child’s educator and life-long guide. It is important that we discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and make them feel loved. If our children are disciplined in this respect, they will not have a need to turn to gangs, drugs, or sex to feel powerful or belong.

The following ten keys will help parents use methods that have been proven to provide children with a sense of well-being and security.

1 - Use Genuine… Continue Reading

Congratulations! I assume from the fact your reading this article that you are A) going to be a parent again, B) going to have another grandchild, C) a friend of yours is concerned about what his or her other child is going to think about the new baby, or D) you like reading child development or parenting articles. All four of these reason deserves a congratulations! ScottCounseling wants to recognize the author of this article, Dr. Robin Goodman for the parenting insights and suggestions to assist them in the planning and interaction of new siblings.

What’s a Parent to Do?

Depending on your position in the family - parent or child- the birth of a new baby can bring different feelings. For the… Continue Reading