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Author :: Jane Linebaugh  |
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| Article Title :: Tips to Deal with Troubled Teens |
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| Many parents find that dealing with troubled teens is becoming increasingly challenging in today’s world. If you have a troubled teen, there are specific steps you can take to help rectify the problem and have a happier life with (and for) your child.The first important thing to do is take action; ignoring the problem may make it so that it is too late. Admitting that your past parenting is not currently working is the first step to a possible change. And inevitably, when a teen continues to have severe problems, a change has to be made.When dealing with a troubled teen, realize that you may need to seek help from other resources. Find books, search the Internet, and even (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Lance Winslow |
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| Article Title :: What is Needed to Make It in Society? |
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| What is needed to be successful in society these days? Can you think of all the things you want your children to have or do to achieve success? I bet you can, in fact this is why one parent and think tank member in an online think tank recently mentioned this at a meeting and she stated;“What is necessary to 'make it' in our society? Education, vocational skillset, psychological and social coping skills, maturity (which no one can teach), and pro-social participation in the community.”It is simpler than that; it takes hard work, perseverance and belief in self. You see you can give all these wonderful gifts and education to everyone, but it they are lazy forget it. Look (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Glenn Oliver |
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| Article Title :: A Tribute to all Mothers |
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| There is a saying,"There is no love like a mother’s love."The only love on the earth which does not shift its position is mother's love. Every mother knows when her presence is required, when to stay behind the screen and when to extend her loving hand and comforting shoulders.The mother is born the moment the child is born, every time she is a new mother and this role adds a new dimension to her life as a woman. A mother can share her love among her entire family and make everyone feel special. There is no substitute for the unwavering support, depth, and strength of a mother's love. At times, love may be unsure, but a mother's love is not.Like mother like daug (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Rhonda Goetz |
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| Article Title :: What Your Child Sees and Hears on MySpace |
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| Do you know what your child sees and hears everyday on MySpace? If not, then you need to read this article and watch the Sites and Sounds of MySpace video.MySpace is an online community that allows your child to set up their own "space." Kids can upload pictures, videos and music, setup quizzes and surveys for their friends, post intimate details of their lives, converse with their friends through message boards, blogs, and profiles.In addition, MySpace offers a video and music upload area for any member to share their videos and music. A classified section allows members to search for or post requests for relationships, jobs, etc. Y (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Karin Suesser |
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| Article Title :: Help Or The Hard Way: Dos and Don'ts When Teaching Children Responsibility |
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| If you are a parent of a school-age child, chances are that you help your child get ready for school each day, help them get to school on time, and maybe even help them pick out their clothes, keep their schoolwork organized, practice their spelling words or musical instrument, and help them learn a hundred other skills they need in daily life.You want your children to be successful, and your hope is that by helping them now, they will learn to do these things for themselves in the future and become independent, responsible people. But do you ever get the nagging feeling that maybe you are helping them too much? That they should be doing more things by themselves? Is it even (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Karin Suesser |
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| Article Title :: Helping Children Succeed in School: Top Ten Mistakes Parents Make |
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| Like most parents, I try to do everything to get my children ready for school each year: Register them, pay fees, buy school supplies and new clothes, check out their new classroom, and talk with them about how much fun the upcoming school year will be. It seems like we should be all set - except for my usual worries about how good of a "homework coach" I will be during the year, trying to help my children be successful in school and enjoy life-long learning.As parents, we often approach our children's school performance and school success with anxiety and tension. We want our children to succeed so they feel happy about their accomplishments and have better opportunities in the f (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Kimberly Chastain |
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| Article Title :: How to Get a Real Answer to "How was Your Day?" |
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| Do you have a daily routine that goes something like this at your house? You ask your children, spouse, friend, etc. "How was your day?" Then, do you either get a grunt in return, a fine or whatever? Maybe ever once in a blue moon you will get a rather long and involved answer. Sometimes when we ask co-workers that question we truly want to know the answer, but sometimes we really don't. Often, the How was your day comment is just a pleasantry.I have a new question for you that will open up the lines of communication and get to the heart of what is going on in your children's lives, spouse's life, friend's lives, co-workers lives, etc. I cannot take the credit for this question. Th (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Michael Lastun |
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| Article Title :: Remember When We Were Kids |
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| Every person has been a kid, a teenager or an adult too in his life. This is part of the circle of life and everyone has to pass though it.The childhood is the period when we begin our life and we make contact with everything that surrounds us. From the moment we are born and till 25 we are in a continuous process of growing. During childhood we cannot achieve many things and are helpless. We can help the others do the easy jobs and even have fun. We are like a sponge for we assimilate all we see and hear. We are getting in contact with all kind of people and were experiencing many things which help us develop as a human being.Kids from our days are submitted to all sorts of (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Kayla Fay |
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| Article Title :: A Bubble of Confidence - Preparing Your Child for Standardized Testing |
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| John is in the fourth grade, and his school has announced the dates for the end of the year standardized testing. Given that John struggles academically, how should his parents approach this event? A. Hope for the best.B. Pressure John to pay attention and study.C. Tell John just to do his best.D. Ensure John is prepared emotionally and academically.Most parents have a lot to say about the validity and necessity of standardized tests. Your viewpoint on the subject will not change the fact that your child will soon face the rigors of the dreaded end of year exam. Like it or not, the scores and percentiles are quite important to your child's future. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Steve Hill |
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| Article Title :: Understanding A Childs Fears And Anxieties |
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| As a parent it is important that we understand what potential problems our child has. Most children have certain things that they worry about or even fear. In this article, I write about the types of fears that this might be and about how we can help our children to cope and to get through life in the best possible and stress-free way.Many children are able to pick up on what their parents are worrying about. They may hear arguments about money and can then start to worry themselves about the financial situation their family may be in. I am a parent myself and try where possible to only discuss serious issues with my partner when the children are out or are asleep. If I believe tha (read full article) |
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