Kids & Teens
Stop the Bully
By Mark Hutten · 17 years ago
In a recent national survey of students in grades 6 to 10, 13 percent reported bullying others, 11 percent reported being the target of bullies, and another 6 percent said they bullied others and were ...
The Student's Role in the Homework War
By Sheryl Wood · 17 years ago
Our first article dealt with the parents' side in the homework battle. This article will discuss the students' roles. If each side acknowledges, discusses and accepts responsibility for their part in successful homework completion, then ...
Childhood Obesity: Dietary Influences
By Gurion Blattman · 17 years ago
Unhealthy dietary influences are a great factor in the growth of childhood obesity. Portion sizes of food and soft drinks served at fast food restaurants are somewhat at fault for this epidemic. Portion sizes have ...
Hidden Cameras In Stuffed Animal Toys
By Jerry Tarrer · 17 years ago
Home security is definitely a topic that has been pushed to the forefront of American concern. It’s hard not to worry about what could be happening to the things and the people that you care ...
Childhood Obesity: Emotional Effects and Sedentary Lifestyles
By Gurion Blattman · 17 years ago
The social and psychological issues of childhood obesity are perhaps even more intrusive on the child's life than the physical. Childhood is a critical time for the development of self-esteem, thus the psychological issues faced ...
What is Aspergers Disease
By Dave Angel · 17 years ago
Aspergers is not actually a disease at all but more of a condition that many children have. The word disease itself can give the wrong impression of Aspergers and the many wonderful children who experience ...
All about Child Aspergers Syndrome
By Dave Angel · 17 years ago
In this article I will outline many of the most common characteristics to be found in children with Aspergers syndrome together with a simple explanation of why they behave in this way, and some advice ...
Children's Television Pros & Cons
By Michael Kabel · 17 years ago
There's been talk of the benefits and dangers of children watching television virtually since the medium's beginnings in the late 1940s. Parents wishing to allow their children to enjoy television's virtually limitless power to educate ...
The Crime of Teen Obesity
By Reggie Andersen · 17 years ago
Obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat, which is identified through the concept of Body Mass Index (BMI). Specifically, overweight refers to an excess body weight with a BMI of 25 to ...
Help for Troubled Teens
By Mark Hutten, M.a. · 17 years ago
Troubled Teens—
Troubled teens are often confused and frightened. They affect everyone in their life; mom, dad, brothers and sisters -- the entire family unit. Troubled teens have more of a negative impact than they ...
Wonderful Webkinz: Toys for Kids
By Paul Banas · 17 years ago
The Webkinz are coming! Like hundreds of other fad toys before them, parents are hearing more about Webkinz these days, not from the news, but from their kids on the playground. Webkinz are yet another, ...
Some Tips Aimed At Improving Relationships And Communication With With Young People
By Gary Hadler · 17 years ago
The following is a list of some ideas and general principles that can be applied when communicating with young people:
• All young people can learn, but not in the same way or at the ...
The Terrible Teens - Dealing with Autistic Teenagers.
By Greg Wadel · 17 years ago
For most parents, one of the most trying times in their lives is during their child's teenage years. When puberty hits, young adults go through serious changes in their bodies and minds, and parents have ...
Summer Vacation - 5 Useful Tips for Keeping Your Kids Occupied During the Long Summer Vacation
By Sagit Hadad · 17 years ago
The summer vacation is upon us and many parents begin to ask themselves "What should we do with the kids during the long summer vacation?", "How do we survive the summer with our sanity intact?" ...
Insomnia in Teenagers – How to Help Your Teens Conquer Insomnia
By Michael Lee · 17 years ago
If you’re not aware of the impact of insomnia in teenagers, you might want to take a second look. No wonder why you can’t keep your teens from watching the late night show, or why ...
Children Need To Feel That They Belong
By Donna Abreu · 17 years ago
Everybody wants to be heard and feel special!
In Positive Discipline, Jane Nelson helps us understand that misbehaving children are discouraged children who have mistaken ideas on how to achieve their Primary Goal: TO BELONG. ...
Stop The Bullies
By Gary Crow · 17 years ago
"I just want the bullying to stop. That is all I ever wanted. I used to love going to school. Now I hate it." -- Verity Ward
What is a bully? When does the typical ...
First Communion Party Ideas with Kids in Mind
By Gail Leino · 17 years ago
"When parents get home after that first Communion its traditional to throw a small party for the child. Since the Communion occurs at an age when the child is still fairly young its best to ...
Kids Goodie Bags: Party Favors to Savor
By Gail Leino · 17 years ago
"It is important at kids’ parties to make sure everyone gets a chance to “win.” Nobody should leave the party without a goodie bag. Kid’s goodie bags usually contain candy and sweets, but most guests ...
Pre-teen Birthday Parties: Sleepover Party Ideas
By Gail Leino · 17 years ago
"Celebrating pre-teen birthday parties can be a little bit difficult sometimes. Those ten to twelve year olds are starting to become young adults and are getting perhaps too eager to cast off the signs of ...