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- Talk to Your Kids About Meth By Harriet Hodgson
Methamphetamine (or meth) has reached all corners of the country, according to National Public Radio, moving from rural areas to cities and suburbs. Television stories have reported on mobile meth labs parked across the street from schools. You may live in a "nice" neighborhood, but there may be meth labs in your neghborhood.Your kids are the pusher's target. While some kids know about the dangers of meth, others don't know what it can do to their bodies. If you haven't talked to your kids…
- The Cost of Competition on Kids By Rae Pica
The subject of competition is one that provokes some pretty strong feelings in the United States. In fact, even hinting that competition might not be such a great thing can cause one to be labeled un-American.The prevailing belief is that competition is good for everyone – that someone without a strong competitive nature is just a wimp. That being competitive is human nature and to be noncompetitive is to have been born without a necessary gene.But is it human nature, or is it learned behavi…
- Examining Drugs for ADHD, Particularly 'Strattera' By Dan Edmunds
In memory of 14 year old Matthew Smith; 11 year old Stephanie Hall; and 10 year old Shaina Dunkle and other children who have died from the use of psychotropic drugs for "ADHD".The Eli Lilly company has been marketing a new drug for those who are labeled as ADHD known as Strattera. This drug is purported to be a non-stimulant medication, however the side effects are similar. Rather than effecting the dopamine system as do the stimulants such as methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine, it works u…
- 10 Steps to School Year Success By Katie Basson
One of the most important aspects of parenting, is ensuring that your child gets a good education. School is a place where your child not only learns skills such as reading and writing; it is also where your child will learn about friendship, responsibility, and fairness. In short, school is a test run for the ‘real world’, and your child needs your help to navigate this complicated arena. When your child was a baby, you set your life around nap times and diaper changes,1. Establish Consist…
- Are You Too Busy for Your Kids? By Lorraine Pirihi
In his recent newsletter “Happy Kids”, parenting expert Michael Grose (yes he is an expert with three kids of his own) said:Australian parents currently rate achieving work-family balance as their greatest parenting challenge. Currently, 71% of Australian parents say they have difficulty finding time to do the things they enjoy with their children.So what are the key relationship-builders to focus on when you are busy and life is full on?A number of different studies show children and young pe…
- The Secrets To Improving Children's Behaviour By Michael Grose
Most parents at some stage are driven to distraction by one or more of their children’s annoying habits or behaviours, whether it is a toddler who continually whines, a school-aged child who leaves clothes lying around or a teenager who uses a less than pleasant vocabulary.How to affect change is a challenge for many parents. Do you ignore a child’s annoying behaviour or do you pick up on it? A useful rule of thumb is to pick up on behaviours that are dangerous to the child himself or signifi…
- A Good Memory Will Change Your Child's Life By Pamela Connolly
Would you like to help your child develop an amazing memory quickly and easily? Have you ever envied someone because of his or her incredible memory? Did that person seem to learn and remember everything effortlessly? Chances are that your answer is...Yes!As children begin their education and face the mountains of facts and formulas ahead of them, they will need tools to simplify their learning and master subjects. A good memory will change your child's life. You can help them develop a good m…
- Dexedrine, Cylert, and Adderall in the Treatment of ADHD By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
Dexedrine is not prescribed very often for the treatment of ADHD out here in California, but those patients that we've seen on it have done well. Typically it is prescribed to patients who have not responded to Ritalin very well. It has the advantage of having a very nice long-lasting product (one dose per day). Usually it will not be prescribed to teenagers, or to individuals with a history of substance abuse. It can have retail value in the high school parking lot, and can be misused and abu…
- The Child Chef By Sue DeFiore
If you really want to get your children to eat better, and have a better understanding of healthy foods, let them help in the picking and cooking of those foods. When you go shopping, let your children pick out a fruit or vegetable to cook that week. Make dinner time a family affair where everyone gets to help. From setting the table to mixing the salad, or stirring the pot, everyone has a hand in making and cooking the meal. It gives your children a good feeling to be included in the process.…
- You Can Laugh At Discipline Worries If You Follow This Simple Plan By Beth Young
I've been waiting for this day for 16 months. I heard about this brilliant parenting consequence at a PTA seminar and have been waiting for the right time to use it...the time is now!After my eleven-year-old son left for school this morning, I began removing his bedroom door from its hinges. I can't wait to again discuss the matter of last night's door slamming with a calm, cheshire cat smile on my face. As we discuss that doors are for closing and providing privacy and they are not exclamat…
- Send the Kids Outside! By Rae Pica
Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, some of your fondest memories are of outdoor activities and places. Perhaps you had a favorite climbing tree or secret hiding place. Maybe you remember jumping rope or learning to turn cartwheels with your best friend or playing fetch with the family dog. Do you recall the smell of lilacs, the feel of the sun on the first day warm enough to take off your jacket, or the taste of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich eaten on a blanket in the park?…
- Motivation - The Key to Your Child's Educational Success By Alli Ross
For the first year or two of life outside the womb, our brains are in the most impressionable state they will ever be in. A baby's brain is immediately shaped by interacting with their environment. As a parent, one can have a large influence on their newborns first encounters with learning.The mind learns optimally when appropriately challenged in an environment that encourages taking risks. However, under perceived threat, the mind does not perform as well. This makes it harder to learn when …
- The Effects of Televised Sexual Content on Adolescents By Brent Sitton
According to a September 2004 study by the RAND Corporation,
"Adolescents who watch large amounts of television containing sexual
content are twice as likely to begin engaging in sexual intercourse in
the following year as their peers who watch little such TV." In
addition, the National Institutes of Health-funded study found that
these children's sexual behavior was akin to those adolescents who were
9 to 17 months older, but who watched only average amounts of TV with
sexual content. "Telev…
- What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If It's Right For My Family? By Anita York
Do you know what these famous people have in common?Alexander Graham BellGeorge PattonAlbert EinsteinBenjamin FranklinWinston ChurchillAgatha ChristieGeorge Bernard ShawWill RogersIf you guessed that they were all homeschoolers, you'd be correct. This is a very short list of famous and successful people who were educated at home. If you would like to expand this list, do a search on the Internet for ?famous homeschoolers.? There are many websites that list these people and some provide detaile…
- Create Your Dream Family By Lisa Martelli
There has been much attention in the media of late on the transformation of families, Dr Phil’s Phenomenal Family Series and Super Nanny to name a few. I recently had the pleasure of being featured on a radio program, Coaching Corners in New York in which I spoke about creating your dream family by becoming the parent you want to be. Many parents have this hope but do not know where to begin and how to get there. Others know what to do but get side tracked; finding their present state of the…
- Confident Children - Avoid Overparenting By Michael Grose
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing children.Recently there has emerged another type of parenting that, whilst never as harmful as underparenting, can be detrimental to children’s healthy development– that is, the trend by many of the current generation of parents to overparent their children.Overparenting occurs when parents solve children’s problems rather than give them the chance to overcome problems themselves. It occurs when parents allow children to avoi…
- Couch Potatoes Beware! By Rae Pica
It’s no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight children are generally quite poor. And this is only exacerbated by the teasing and ridicule of their peers – a situation that, in these post-Columbine days, can result in much more than hurt feelings. Even if children aren’t tormented into taking their frustration out on others, they may well take it out on themselves. In 1994, an Associated Press article told the story of 11-year-old Brian Head, an overweight child who shot…
- Road Trip with Kids By Brigette Meier
Boredom, limited space and overflowing energy are a source of nuisance for a child when in a restaurant - how much more in the narrow cage of a car on a hour-long ride. You have barely left your home when the notorious "Are-we-there-already" starts, sometimes replaced by the equally infamous "How-long-is-it-still-going-to-take" and "I-have-to-pee" (the latter preferrably on highways with no possibility to stop).So again, the key here is entertainment. It's more difficult because you have a ver…
- Top Ten Reasons to Hold Family Meetings By Dan and Suzanne Bond
1. Make stronger connections among individuals and, therefore, creates a closer family.In this very busy world, designating this time every week is one way to ensure that family members stay connected with one another. Relationships are living things, and must be nurtured. Family meetings are about nourishing our relationships with the most important people in our lives. Form the habit of connecting regularly.2. Create family value statements and operating principles.Family meetings give you a…
- Our Recommended Eating Program for ADHD By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
Below is a copy of our eating program for Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD ADHD kids. It is not a very strict program, unless you are used to having most meals at your local fast food restaurant. The information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder presented here from the ADD Information Library is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the expert and professional advice of your physician, psychologist, or therapist. Always seek help from qualified professionals in…
- Dads - What Family Legacy Are You Passing On to Your Children? By Pat Downing
Do you want to create a deeper, more loving relationship with your child?To begin, you can learn from your own father:Whether you consider him to have been a good father or not, you can use your experience to become a better parent to YOUR children.Patterns of behavior are often passed on unconsciously from one generation to the next. By becoming aware of those patterns in your family, you can make a conscious decision about which ones to pass on to YOUR children.Ask yourself: what did your …
- How Can I Teach My Child To Be Responsible? By Barbara Desmarais
Most of us when asked what we want our children to become, we include "responsible" among other things such as happy, fulfilled and caring.
We want our children to learn to make wise choices, be responsible for their actions and live responsibly.Do we teach children to become responsible by simply giving them chores to do? That's part of it for sure but only part of it. What about learning to be responsible for their actions? What kind of messages do we give out that either encourage or di…
- An Introduction to Separation Anxiety in Children - What You Need To Know! By KC Smith
Separation Anxiety in children is to be expected as babies and toddlers adjust to the world around them. They have determined that their parents or caregivers are a source of security, and therefore being deprived of that security distresses them. Concern at being separated from Mom or Dad is typical in toddlers up to about three years of age. The anxiety demonstrates that the child has formed a healthy attachment to the caregiver.The behaviors that result from Separation Anxiety in children g…
- Baby Gifts: How to Make Yours the One They Remember By Stephanie Gallagher
Why do some baby gifts stand out from the crowd and others seem to get lost in the recipient's memory, never to be found again?Surprisingly, it has little to do with cost of the gift. Rather, it's the little, thoughtful touches that make all the difference.Some tips:Add an Element of HumorYou don't have to spend a lot of money to give baby gifts that are memorable. Try putting together your own "Nursing Survival Kit," with breast pads, Lansinoh cream, frozen peas (to ease nursing soreness), an…
- Only In Moderation By Mitchell Medford
An issue that many parents struggle with is how to manage their child’s TV watching habits. Just like many other things, moderation is the key. Television can both stimulate and stifle a child’s development. Knowing when and how much television to allow your children to watch is a very important aspect of parenting that many parents overlook.Some of the negative affects of television include:
Children who consistently spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV are much more likely to be over…
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