Parenting
Acts of Terrorism: How to Talk to Your Children
Smoke rising into the sky from burning towers. Derailed train cars split open by a blast. Special forces lining up outside a building. Covered bodies lying strewn about. Repeated gunshots ringing out. Crowds fleeing in panic. Bodies being carried out of a pile of rubble. Those are the visual images of acts of terrorism. More…
Read MoreSocial Media and Depression; How Are They Linked?
“When I read what others post on their social media pages, it seems like everybody in the whole world is having fun connecting with each other… except me.” The indisputable fact is: humans are social creatures. We thrive on interaction, wanting to fit in and be accepted by others. That’s why it is so terribly…
Read MoreADHD Treatment: Why Medication is not the Only Solution
ADHD Treatment. “I think your kid might have ADHD,” is an all too common response when someone notices that a child has trouble settling down and perhaps can’t seem to focus well. Often that statement is followed by: “You should really have them tested and get them on some medication.” Quickly resorting to treating a…
Read MoreLack of Sleep & Behavior Problems: What’s the Link & How can You Help?
Lack of Sleep & Behavior Problems: What’s the Link & How can You Help? Frazzled, you enter the living room with yet another snack because your preschooler is still hungry. You stop in your tracks as you find him lying spread across his toys in the corner, sleeping. With a sigh of relief, you collapse…
Read More7 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Bullying
Help Your Child Overcome Bullying. Has your child become the victim of a bully? – Immediate action is needed! Bullying is a wide-spread problem, and it’s not to be taken lightly. Your child is facing the difficult challenge of trying to maintain emotional balance under great pressure, and she cannot do this alone. How can…
Read MoreParenting a Strong-Willed Child? Take These Steps to Success
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child. As if they were a character from the novel Black Beauty, some parents seem to discuss their children as if they were unruly horses in need of a serious, Victorian-era “breaking.” Just like horses, strong-willed children can be difficult to raise properly. But with care and effort, not only can you…
Read MoreKids and Alcohol: When and How Should You Have “The Talk?”
While the concept of “kids and alcohol” might seem to be a specific issue that should be handled in a specific manner, the core question here is actually, “When and how should I have the talk about something which is dangerous for my child?” Thought of in that way, the answer is obvious: all the…
Read More7 Ways To Help Your Child or Teen Cope With The Back To School Blues
7 Ways To Help Your Child or Teen Cope With The Back To School Blues As July comes to a close, summer’s end looms just a few weeks away. For many schools, the fall semester begins in mid- late August which means there are only a few weeks left to enjoy a relaxed schedule, play…
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