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How Parents Can Ensure Their High School Athlete's Safety By : Jason G Epstein Seattle, Washington Personal Injury attorney, Jason Epstein, discusses keeping your children safe while they are participating in athletics. Jason Epstein is the founder of Straight Talk Law and the author of several books. For more information go to www.StraightTalkLaw.com Know the Facts about Teenage Pregnancy By : aidentelfer Sexual intercourse is the main reason behind any pregnancy. Most of the researchers did research to figure out the reason of widespread teenage pregnancy. Family Relationships: The Tangled Web of Teen Pregnancy By : Gina Stepp What do statistical comparisons about pregnancy between nations really tell us? Teaching Teens Anger Management By : Simon Ma The teenage years are crucial in the growth of children. Unfortunately these are the years where children experience some of their most challenging encounters. This particular period in a child's life can take them down many paths, some of them not so pleasant. Teen children who are forced to deal with upsetting circumstances often lash out. Developing a reckless attitude is common in many teen children. When teens turn to emotions of anger and begin to act out, it might be time to seek anger management for teen children. A Great Quinceanera Party - Choosing The Right Theme By : Lise Rina The Quinceanera party is likely to be one of the most memorable events in a young girl's life. This will be the marking of a milestone that will allow a girl to evolve into a woman. The right Quinceanera favors and theme will make this party the special affair that it is meant to be. Parenting Teenagers - 3 Tips For A Closer Relationship By : Dan Morton When parenting teenagers, the closeness of your relationship with your teen depends on one key skill - effective communications. I'm not talking about how well you as a parent can lecture your teen - on the contrary. Good communication skills are a two-way street - that means the parent must also listen effectively as well as talk. Teen Parenting: A Hard Look At Real Numbers By : Dan Morton Despite widespread availability of sex education in our middle and high schools, the incidence of teen parenting is still far too common today. As raw and unbiased statistics will show, unwed teen parents and their children will face huge hurdles in life and will most likely experience lowered expectations in their health, finances and education. "No" Is A Complete Sentence--Even When You're Talking to a Teenager By : Linda Williams Teenagers are a challenge for every parent, but the challenge can be reduced if you establish the habit of being a consistent parent who sets boundaries and keeps them. This article explains the importance of not being drawn into a verbal argument every time you say "No." Weathering The Teen Years By : Maurine Patten For many parents, the teen years are challenging There are both developmental and physilogical reasons family life may become more stressful. There are also some things you can do that are helpful. Understand and find a balance between the two functions of parenting. Discover how to handle the dilemna of nagging about or ignoring problems. Learn how using Appreciative Inquiry can help communication so you can be the parent you want to be. Shattering the Teens Hate Parents Myth By : Paul B There is major myth around the world that teens are uncommunicative, and especially with there dads. Read here about what a dad of two teenage daughters has to say about talking with his teens. Don't Throw Your Teen to the Wolves By : Ed Harmon Give your kids the best chance possible to combat peer pressure. Prescription Drugs such as Hydrocodone in the Home are the Key to Abuse by Teens By : Addiction Professor Abuse of prescription drugs by teens has been increasing, and teens are often obtaining these drugs from home medicine chests or their friends. When a person gets addicted, the answer is an effective rehabilitation program that eliminates the desire to use drugs. Relationship Counseling Therapy for Troubled Teens By : Mark Peterson Relationship counseling is the process of counseling the parties of a relationship in an effort to recognize and to better manage or reconcile troublesome differences and repeating patterns of distress. Nicotine Addiction in Troubled Teens By : Mark Peterson Nicotine is a drug that reaches a teens brain when the teen smokes, chews, or sniffs products containing nicotine. Nicotine is very harmful to teens, but its addictive nature can make it hard to give up. About 15 percent of teens use nicotine products, with cigarettes being the most common form used by teens. Still, teens can avoid nicotine, and troubled teens who smoke can quit. How Can I Talk to My Child About Alcohol? By : Mark Peterson Talking to your teen about alcohol and other drugs can be challenging. Its hard to know where to start. You might worry that if you raise the topic, it will somehow encourage your child to experiment. You might feel unsure about the subject. Sometimes it seems that teens know more about drugs than you know. How To Teach Teenage Girls Healthy Eating Habits By : Kelly Yuile Regrettably, weight loss for teenage girls often entails unsuitable, unhealthy eating habits, such as crash dieting or experimenting with diet pills. Sadly this is often the onset to eating disorders and other serious health problems. Preparing For Your Teen Getting a Driver’s License By : Dan Bodrero For most teenagers, getting their driver’s license is akin to a rite of passage. Most of the time, they dream of getting their own set of wheels complete with customized car floor mats, seat covers and all Effectiveness of Wilderness Therapy Programs By : Mark Peterson Wilderness therapy is a form of adventure therapy that relies on the natural aspects of a primitive outdoor sojourn or wilderness expedition. Wilderness therapy is often used for behavior modification by the families of young people. But the aims and methods of wilderness therapy don't center on behavior modification. Many wilderness therapy programs avoid what they view as manipulations, contrived activities, psychological games, and contrived consequences. Recognizing Teenage Depression By : Mark Peterson Many times adolescent depression occurs during the teenage years. Some symptoms are persistent sadness, discouragement, lack of self esteem, and a lack of interest in usual activities. Cognitive Therapy for Troubled Teens By : Mark Peterson Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy based on modifying cognitions, assumptions, beliefs and behaviors, with the aim of influencing disturbed emotions. The general approach, developed out of behavior modification, Cognitive Therapy has become widely used to treat various kinds of behaviors in adolescents including mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Residential Treatment Center for Troubled Kids By : Robert Thomson Teenage years are filled with fears, at least for the parents this statement holds true. With the kind of environment the youth is left to grow up in these days you never know which way he may go. Kids, Credit and Credit Ratings By : Paul B You probably have never given much thought to your young child's credit history and rating. What can parents do to protect their kids on credit ratings? The 6 Best Jobs for 15 Year Olds By : Wei King As a teen age 15, you need more pocket money to buy what you like. But ,how can you earn money? so, you must get a job, not only for money, but also for experience. According to Child Labor, it's not so easy to find a job for age under 16. How to find Jobs for 15 Year Olds? if you'd like, I'll tell you the jobs you can get and how to earn money . Sweet 16 Party Ideas to Think About By : Joe Jansenton So, your sweet 16 party is finally going to happen and you have to get started planning. If you have never planned a party before then there are a few things that you may want to know before you get started. The fist thing that you will want to know is your budget and don't worry if it isn't as much as you thought it would be, because there are lots of clever things you can do for cheap. Enabling Troubled Teens Correctly By : Robert Thomson Have you ever watched ‘Intervention’ on A&E? Have you ever wondered how difficult it might be for friends and families to see their loved one go through such turmoil? What are the Problems with Troubled Teens? By : Robert Thomson In my years of teenage counseling, I have heard a lot of parents wonder whether they could have stopped their children from getting in to a downward spiral or not? Maintaining Relationships with Teenagers after Divorce By : Paul B No matter how much visitation time a non-custodial dad may be awarded, it will not seem enough. You are their dad and will always remain so. Fulfill that role by spending time doing things that dads generally do. 16 Warning Signs: Your Teen Needs Counseling-From Wauconda, Lake Zurich and Oakwood Hills By : Dr Michael Shery Is your kid heading for big trouble? Does he or she have problems that might land him or her in jail or living on the street? As a parent, you must know these 16 warning signs! They signal that your kid needs help NOW-before it is too late! Planning a Flawless Quinceanera By : Paige Mastingten When a girl becomes fifteen, she embarks on a new and significant journey in her life. You know this to be true if you have any type of Latino background. Communicating with Teenagers By : Sue Atkins. It’s what we want and think, and what our teenagers want and think. Help Your Teen Through The Rough Patches - Ten Hot Tips By : Jim Hartley We see changes in kids every summer at our SuperCamp academic summer camps where we teach learning and life skills that help them know themselves, like themselves, and learn better. During our more than 25 years of running these summer programs we have learned lots and lots about teens and their problems—and how adults can help them through those sometimes rough years. 7 Tips for after the Prom Backyard Barbecue party By : Dorothy Weicker Tips for throwing an after prom backyard barbecue party. Sweet 16 Party Themes By : Denise Sanger Planning a Sweet 16 Party and trying to decide on a party theme? There are so many wonderful party themes to choose from. Let's take a look at some of the more common themes. These themes will work fantastic if you have a time crunch and need to get the party planning done quickly. How to Get Counseling for your Teenagers Alcohol or Drug Use By : Mike Shery Is your kid drinking or doing drugs? Do not put your head in the sand. Read this article to discover what help is available-before it is too late! The Best Counseling for your Adolescent By : Mike Shery Does your kid need counseling? If so, this article will explain everything you need to know about adolescent counseling and how it works. 8 Tips to Raising Financially Savvy Teenagers By : Vince Shorb Are you concerned that your child may not be prepared for the financial realities of life? Every day we send young adults out in the real world with dangerously little financial preparation. Often the results are disastrous. Find out the simple lessons that will give your child an advantage. Seven Ways To Deal With Turbulent Teens By : Rita Offen The seemingly sudden onset of teenage behaviour is something that can come as shock and confusion to parents. The key point to know is that it is only a phase and that it will pass. Your key role as a parent is to maintain that strong, trusting and supportive relationship throughout, to enable your teen to deal with the changes in his life, and prepare himself for a happy and fulfilling adult life. Parenting Teenagers - 5 Big Fat Lies to Being a Perfect Parent By : Are you trying to be the "Perfect Parent" to your teenager? Looking for some help as a parent to improve the relationship with your teenager? Here are 5 exposed parenting myths for parenting teenagers. Why Is My Teenager Angry By : I could feel tears welling up in my eyes at yet another explosion. What happened to my sweet little boy who would run to help me put away the dishes? Ever since he turned thirteen every time I asked him to pick up his room or brush his teeth it was like World War III! Why Do Teens Want To Be Fashionable? By : Junvilla Teens really want to be fashionable. To some, it is mere extravagance. To others, it is a show of interest and their capabilities. Parents have to know what their teens really want. The Teenage Depression Epidemic By : Jane Saeman What to do if you have a teenager that is depressed. Need a holiday gift for your teenager? Try the "F" Word By : Terre Grable Right now is your relationship "strained" with your teenager? Does everything within you want a positive relationship with your teenager, but you do not know how to accomplish it? Well, here is the stepping stone to a great relationship path with your son or daughter this holiday season. Ready? It's the "F" word.....forgiveness. Tips to Raising a Financially Responsible Teenager By : Vince Shorb Discover the five simple steps to raising a financially responsible teenager. In today's age, it is more important than ever parents provide their teenage children with the knowledge they need to make in the financial real world. The lessons you pick up in this article will benefit your child their entire life. Are Chat Rooms A Menace To Your Children? By : T. O Donnell A problem with basic chat rooms is that you can develop an intense relationship with someone you can't see and haven't met in the flesh; there's a fantasy element. The 'New Dark Ages' By : Theresa Twogood Simply because this article deals with things so bizarre and strange, please do not turn away and hide from the facts. It truly doesn’t help you or your child! Don’t allow your children to be involved in all this without you sitting down and having several serious talks. Handling Your Teenager's Dating Life By : Cole Carson Every parent's child eventually grows old enough to start dating. What exactly should you do when yours does? Here we'll talk about some key concepts not only for getting through the first date, but throughout your teenager's entire dating years. Single Parenting - 7 Parenting Mistakes to Avoid With Your Teenager By : Terre Grable As a single parent, are you concerned about how your divorce has effected your teenager? Are you looking for some guidance as a single parent of a teenager? Here are 7 parenting mistakes to avoid as a single parent of a teenager. Parenting Adolescents When You Have Changed the Rules By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Are you struggling with knowing how to set limits for your adolescent children? Are they resistant to doing what you want them to do? In this article, discover how to change all of this! Dealing With Drug Abuse And Your Child By : Adrian Adams Drug abuse is not only seen in adults, it is also seen more and more in young teens. The problem seems to escalate every day. I thought I was having nightmares but then I realized I wasn’t asleep! By : Theresa Twogood The mass nightmare I fear is the current polluted environment we have allowed to completely encompass our school aged children. To truly understand this environment entirely, allow... Teen Dating Does Not Mean Having Sex By : Donald Saunders Many teenage children believe that dating and sex are one and the same thing and a very important role for parents is to dispel this myth and get them on the right path. 5 Sure-Fire Ways to Silence Communication With Your Teenager By : Terre Grable Communication is an essential tool for any parents, especially those with teenagers. Inside are 5 things that will help parents build communication with their teenager. Teens and Their Bad Friends By : Anthony Kane MD Your teen is going to pick his friends. There is very little you can do at this age to influence his choices. However, if you approach the problem with wisdom, there are a number of ways you can indirectly influence your child and help him to stay out of trouble. Teaching Children the Importance of Money By : Randy Gilbert Many children find themselves hopelessly in debt after leaving home. They go off to college, wanting to take on the world. The independence they suddenly experience leads to decisions that are not always best for them. Student Financing Tutorial By : Joseph Ryan Learn how to help your teenager apply for college student financial aid. Puberty for Girls Is a Troubling Time: How Parents Can Help By : Chris Robertson Although both girls and boys experience the hormonal changes associated with adolescence, puberty for girls can have a more significant and long lasting social impact. A Hidden Factor in Teen Suicide By : Jerry McMullin Several factors can contribute to the tragedy of teen suicide. By understanding what those factors are, parents and others working with teens may be more able to help them heal. This article describes a hidden factor often overlooked. Protecting young children from being accessed by predators may be more important to preventing teen suicides than most people realize. Read Aloud with My Teen? Yes, It Can Be Done! By : Faye Walker Reading aloud to teens. D.A.R.E. - A Disaster For Our Children By : Edward Wilson The DARE program actually increases drug and alcohol use among students. Here's why, and what programs actually work. Family Parenting And Communication The Teen Years By : Jim Brown Parenting has undergone a tremendous change since our grandparents were raising our parents. It seems that while the world has sped up, communication between parents and offspring has slowed to a halt. Top Ten Crazy Ideas for Dads to Entertain Kids this Summer By : Paul B Parenting tips for Expectant Dads, New Dads, Single Dads, and Stay at Home Dads for Pregnancy Care, Child Care, Baby Care and Parenting. The Frustrations and Rewards of Parenting Teenagers By : Chris Robertson Most parents - whether they admit it or not - react to the onset of their child's teenage years with either trepidation or absolute dread. Yet parenting a teenager can be rewarding. Here are tips to get set you on the right path. High School Graduates are Still Teens: Ensuring a Hair Drug Test Regimen By : Rachel Palgaz It is that time of year. High school seniors are feeling the tugs of freedom as their graduation date moves ever closer. It is probably a happy time for both you and your teen, but there is a certain level of responsibility that goes along with graduating for both the students and their parents. 10 Ways to Keep Hair Drug Testing A Part of the Routine This Summer for Your Teen By : Rachel Palgaz Hair drug testing is truly one of the best ways to find out whether or not your teen has been using drugs. While it cannot detect very recent drug use—that which has occurred within a week or so—it can detect it for up to three months or 90 days afterwards. Effective Teen Parenting Is Challenging By : Jon Arnold Teen parenting and adolescent parenting requires some additional parenting skills that you need to be aware of. The most effective option is to maintain a loving environment with the doors of communication wide open, but there are other things to consider also. How To Get Your Teen Out Of Your Hair And Into The Job Market By : Tired of seeing your teen sitting at the computer all day or using all your cell phone minutes chatting up her BFFs? Maybe it's time for her to get a job. Surviving Adolescence - By : Terrance Lile - Uncle Terry As your cute little darling is going through the adolescent years you are going to have some very trying times. This is the time they are going to do all of those things that we don’t want to admit that we did. Maybe there is such a thing as “Payback Time.” An Overview On Parenting Teens By : MIKE SELVON Parenting teens is a tough aspect of parenting and represents for many parents the ultimate test. Building Strong Communication Between Parents and Teens By : Marsha Beslic Communication is difficult to maintain as your child reaches the adolescent years but this is the most important time to keep the lines of communication open and strong. Here are a few helpful hints you can use to make sure that when you do communicate with your child that you don't end up doing more harm than good. You're Killing Your Child's Chances For Success In School By : Jim Sarris Parent's who reinforce memory problems with tales of their own give their kids a perfect excuse to give up. Here's what you can do to change that. The Human Side Of Emancipation Of Minors By : John Blacker Parents and children must be willing to live with the consequences of emancipation. By having open eyes and minds each can ensure that they understand the issue completely and have completely examined the issues and are prepared to answer friends, family and others when, and if, questions arise. Save Your Child Before It Is Too Late: The Butterfly Rule By : Jack Reider We, as parents, are destroying the future of our children by misguiding them. Enter to read how to save your children before they are doomed. Parents, Teens, and Peer Pressure By : Clara Myers It's something most parents don't want to hear, but the sad fact is that the most influential people in a teen's life are their friends. The Legal Side Of Emancipation Of Minors By : John Blacker Parents and children alike are choosing emancipation at an increasing rate as a solution to problems in the home. This article addresses the legal side of the issue. Should money given to teens? By : V Chopra Encourage your child to try and earn some money these summer holidays. There are a number of part-time job options available. Read on. 20 Keys to Parenting Teen-agers By : Helene Rothschild Would you like some help with parenting your teen-ager? As a Marriage, Family Therapist for 27 years, I noticed that parents were having similar problems with their children during their teen-years. I realized that the children and parents often talked about their frustrations and did not know how to express what they wanted. Read 20 insights and solutions that can assist you to be the succcessful parent you want to be. How Your Actions Affect Your Teen's Body Image By : Kevin Sinclair Today's society places emphasis on the outward appearance of our bodies more than ever before. Our society places a high value on the idea of being impossibly thin. A recent study has shown that the majority of the models we see in print ads and on TV are actually thinner than 98% of most of the women and young girls in the United States. MySpace: How to Create a Safe Online Profile By : Bill Wardell Laptop $900.00 - DSL hookup $50.00 - MySpace account Free Information to protect your child from predators - Pricele$$! Please Don't let your Child Become a STATISTIC! Internet Bullying or Cyber Bullying is Bigger Problem Than You Might Think! By : Bill Wardell The three lowest forms of communications, are gossip heresy and rumors! The actions themselves cause humiliation and embarrassment are nothing new. Internet Bullying is the new kid on the block. Finding That Voice Inside By : Mike Blissett Bullying, is not the easiest of subjects to talk about, I know. Except this week I've heard from so many people who are or have been a victim, or perpetrator of bullying. Teen Online Dating - Bad Idea? By : Lesley Chew Internet is everywhere. Is teen online dating necessarily bad? This article highlights to teens on the dangers of online dating and tips for safety while dating online. Have You Known Alternatives For Spring Break Vacation? By : Dipak Patel In most of states, spring break coming into last week of March or beginning of the April, and you might hear from your kids, teenager asking you are we going anywhere? It is little hard to adjust vacation plans for parents to go for family vacation but you can choose some alternatives for your kids to make him enjoy his break. Teenagers & Sex - Should You Talk About It And How By : kelly price Teenagers and sex is one issue all parents have to face sooner or later. But when is the right time to raise the subject of teenagers and sex and who should do it. If you're beginning to have concerns about your teenager and sex, here are a few pointers. The Art of Communication With Teenagers By : kelly price For anyone raising children, learning the art of communication with teenagers is an absolute necessity. Many of us take good communication for granted and little thought is given to the effective use of communication and all the things this involves. When it comes to our children, the art of communicating with teenagers is one skill that all parents should develop for a better relationship and happier teenager. Practical Advice for Parenting Teenagers By : Scott Fromherz Parenting teenagers is full of extremes. There are great joys while parenting teenagers and also great disappointments. Overcoming The Video Gaming Syndrome (VGS)-Part One -Adolescents By : Bob Carper Video Game Syndrome is like a wildfire in the forest that can only be controlled by determined action to bring it to a halt. It is taking over the lives of our kids. It is destroying our home live, breaking up families, and putting millions of dollars into the greedy hands of game operators. This and a subsequent article will suggest ways to stop VGS before it stops you. Teens And Eating Disorders By : Mike Herman As we were all teenagers at one time, that is if you are twenty years of age or older today, you know that the teenage years are full problems, peer pressure, stress and the desire to fit in. The Secret Language Pedophiles Use To Chat With Your Kids By : Matt Marshall In World War II, the Navajo code talkers played a pivotal role in the outcome of the war. You could be standing right next to a Navajo code talker and hear every word yet not understand the meaning at all. The way your kids chat on the internet is very much like the Navajo code talkers. They even have their very own language, called 133t speak. Is Your Child Flirting With A Pedophile? By : Matt Marshall If you think you know what your child is doing on the internet, you may want to think again. Is Your Child Being Cyber-Stalked Behind Your Back? By : Matt Marshall As a parent, there's nothing worse than the thought of your child becoming the obsession of some crazed stalker. Unfortunately, with the growing popularity of the internet, it's now easier than ever for stalkers to take their game online. Is Your Child Being Cyber-Bullied By : Matt Marshall If your child was being bullied at school, you'd probably know about it. There would most likely be physical signs, such as bruises or scrapes. But if your child is being bullied on the internet, how you would ever find out? Emotional Health in Teens By : Jane Saeman How can you tell if you are emotionally healthy? Should You Allow Your Teens to Have MySpace Accounts? By : Stephanie Foster MySpace is tremendously popular with teens right now. What do you need to know before allowing them to have a MySpace account? Will Your Child Develop Strong Memory Skills Or Be Dependent On Drugs To Do Well On Tests? By : Jim Sarris Expert reveals 5 ways to teach your kids how to improve their memory quickly, easily and naturally. Installing A GPS Tracking System On Your Kids Car By : Jose Rossello It is one of the rites of passage for a teenager - learning to drive. While it is exciting for the kid, it usually ranges from stressful to horrible for the parents. Young drivers have the least experience with driving and can make mistakes on the road that their parents would wish they could save them from making. Teen Driving, Beaches, Piers and Drinking By : Danielle Rose Teen drivers faced strong peer pressure relating to teen drinking and driving. Knowing limits and how to set boundaries can be helpful to new teen drivers. Teen Driving Tips: Flashing Lights By : Danielle Rose Teen drivers faced with a police officers flashing lights for the first time may blank out on the steps to protect themselves and their drivers license. Knowing these practical safe driving tips can help when you're in the crunch. How To Find Out If Your Child Is Doing Drugs - Home Drug Testing Kits By : John Morris Are you concerned that your son, daughter, or family member is doing drugs? Is the prospect of having to bring them to a clinic too horrible for you to even contemplate? You should take time to consider another option... Are Parents The Cause Of Teen Suicide? By : Jeff Wilson What drives a teenager to commit suicide? Is a dysfunctional family the cause of teen suicide or is it the peer pressure, low self-esteem, stress, access to drugs, guns, or an unyielding desire to make the pain disappear. How to Develop Note-Taking Skills ... and Become an Effective Listener In the Process By : Jane Saeman Find out how to be a master note-taker!
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