Helping Struggling Teens With Addiction
There's nothing more heart-wrenching than seeing a troubled teen in the throes of drug or alcohol addiction. Fortunately, there are things we can do to improve their chances with respect to addiction recovery.
Category : Adolescent Health : Health & Medical
Tune in to Pop Culture's Influence on Your Child
Pop culture can have a huge influence on your child. While you may limit their exposure to media, you cannot shut out everything in our culture that's offensive. Use the opportunity to dialogue with your child and encourage critical thinking.
Helping Your Teen Capitalize on His or Her Strengths
Every student wants to feel successful, which is why many gravitate toward subjects where they are strongest - and away from those where they are weak. How can parents help their teen flourish by nurturing his or her strengths?
Get Ready for Youth Camp - Prepare to Learn New Things
This article lists seven ways to get ready for youth camp by preparing to learn new things. Make the most of the adventure and walk away with more than you ever imagined.
The Best Small Towns For Raising a Family
A short story about the early life of Manuel Benito Compito aka OG Man, his comrades in arms and his life growing up in Gardena, California. The transformation of a small, unknown community into what would eventually be known as LITTLE WATTS.
Potty Training Videos - Do They Help?
Today I want to discuss the use of potty training videos in the process of helping you potty train your little one. So I wanted to outline some pros and cons of using video as a helping aid.
Idea to Spark Real Change in Teenagers Life
Do you know exactly what you want to be, do, and have? The specific goals and dreams that are motivate teenagers guaranteed to give you the feelings and experiences you desire? If not, you know how co
Are Children Becoming More Fashionable Than Their Parents?
This article outlines the growth of the children's fashion industry. It details how designer clothes are no longer worn solely by parents, but now children have similar wardrobe options.
How to Prevent Obesity Among Children
The scourge of obesity among children is spreading far and wide, cutting across lines of race, community, country and socio-economic status.If timely remedial measures are not taken to help the obese children control their weight, they will become prone to a variety of health-related problems. A hea
Gift Basket For Boys - Make Sure You Choose the Right One!
Gift baskets offer a variety of stuff that suits the buyers' interests. Buying a gift basket for boys is not a difficult task at all. You can make a basket for boys at home. However, if you have a busy schedule and can't spend hours to make a basket, you can purchase prepackaged gift baske
Beating Sticks and Stones
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me" or so goes the old retort. Is this strictly true though? In this article, I plan to tell how I was bullied as a child, but also explore bullying of others.
Wooden Climbing Frames
Climbing frames are of different types and are made using different materials. The wide range makes it possible for parents to get what they feel is most ideal for their kids in terms of offering them all the fun and excitement and at the same time ensuring that they remain safe throughout the playt
Discipline - "Yuk, Why Is It Necessary For Happiness?"
Who wants to be disciplined? There is such a negative connotation of this word, and many people will envision a sharp-faced nun with a ruler bearing down on them. However, you may think of other images as well, taking you back to school or home. Some of you may also imagine great mentors; that is, p
A Worrisome World of Cyber Concern
Is the internet a parents' worst nightmare? The internet offers entrance to a wild frontier with few rules and, while the vast uncharted territories provide opportunities to discover and create, they also offer many hazards to lure unsuspecting visitors into dangerous shadows. How can we help o
ADD/ADHD Students - Successful School Strategies
The school year is starting again with another opportunity to grow academically and personally. For most ADD/ADHD students however the new school year can be intimidating with different teachers and a new schedule. Here are a couple of tips for making the most of the new school year.
Should Teachers Invest in School Merit Stickers?
Teachers would do well to invest on merit stickers and a number of other motivational rewards for children. It is not even a big investment to begin with. That is why teachers are highly encouraged to buy merit stickers and achievement certificates in bulk. Not only will this motivate the class, but
Kid's Art Projects - Creative Clay Critters Inspire!
Creative Clay Critters - a great hands on art project for kids of all ages. Do it with a few, or the masses! Adapt it to many themes. Emphasis is on individual creativity using fun inexpensive natural materials.Well, except for the googly eyes, which aren't so natural but they are cheap!
Children and Bullying. What Exactly Is Happening In Our Schools Today?
A recent survey has been carried out nationwide and highlighted that children and bullying within grades six through to ten is at 30% within the US school system.
Prom Preparation Checklist
Prom night is am important event. To make sure that everything goes smoothly, it is best to be prepared and make as many arrangements as possible in advance. This basic checklist will help you think through some of the important decisions you will need to make.
Kids' Activities - Leave the Mobile Devices Behind!
In today's world, it's difficult to pry your children away from mobile devices, video games, and other electronics. If you're looking for kids' activities that are safe and require interaction with the great outdoors, here are some tips to help you find the best ones for your fam