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Does Behavior Modification Offer Real Hope For Troubled Teens?
Many of the programs designed to provide help for troubled teens-including well-publicized "boot camps"--rely upon behavior modification strategies to inspire change.Although this method is unquestionably popular, it's well worth considering just how well it works to produce lasting a
SafetyWeb - Protecting Kids' Reputations Online
Savvy parents are already aware of the many dangers to children and teens that exist in the online world. The bigger question is: do the kids? Usually that answer is no. Once a parent has successfully prevented their child from being exposed to child predators and other online dangers through Intern
Top Five Parenting Strategies to Relieve Child Anxiety
Monsters under the bed; the dark; all young children worry about things, real or imagined. And as they grow, so their anxieties. Most parents manage to console their kids and lessen their fears.
Keeping Your Family's Traits
In a place like the United States parents have diverse cultures and customs. A very high percentage of these parents believe strongly in keeping their traits intact and passing them to their children. It is very important to know how to do this, because is something that would stay with a child for
Youth Leadership Training Program
If you are looking for the perfect youth leadership training program, you won't find it. But if you know what you want and you are willing to specify the kinds of skills you want to develop among your youth group or young people proteges, then you can make the most out of any leadership trainin
Pretty Princess Closet Ideas
How to make your precious little princess's closet glamorous, sophisticated, cute, and useful with all of the latest high end children's closet accessories. Use the best children's clothes hangers to start.
How to Inspire a Teen
There are actors, filmmakers or sports personalities who are considered to be celebrities of this age. Their biographies can motivate anyone to face the music of life and to find a source of inspiration that will keep on their spirits ignited to take up any challenge.
Bullies and Their Victims
Bullying is a serious and growing problem in our schools and workplaces. Whatever the form bullying takes, it seeks to intimidate, dominate, and often terrorize by repeated acts of humiliation, aggression, rejection, and violence.
Kids Keyboarding Learning Games
You wonder how your children can ever survive without computers because you see them affixed onto the screen most of the day. Like it or not, kids and computers go hand in hand nowadays.
Top 10 Summer Craft Ideas For Tweens
We've reached the mid-summer lull. And for some kids, tweens in particular, the lack of summer activities can be downright boring. Stuck between those day camp years and the free-flying teen years, many parents may be wondering about things for tweens to do during the summer break. So here&apos
Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Now that kids are growing up with the internet available to them kids are starting to show interest at a younger age. Even my son who is younger than 10 wants to go onto websites that will allow him to play games while chatting with his friends. As a parent that concerns me. The people he is talking
Aren't You Scared?
Read about one of the most common questions this Foster Parent gets asked. Fear! See how she combats those questions and eases people's minds as they consider Foster Care for their family.
The Summer Guide For Students
Summer break has arrived! Video games may be on the to-do list, but striving for progression of a student's career goals should be starting.
The Importance of Teaching Teens to Save
It is imperative that teens learn the importance of working and saving their money. When they start living on their own, they may have a rude awakening. Products are very expensive, and so is the cost of living on your own. In order for teens to understand money-saving habits, they must learn at an
Christmas Charities Through Which You Can Help Needy Kids
Christmas is the festival of love, care and hope that we love to celebrate with our kids and loved ones. But do you know that there are millions of kids around the worlds who are not that well off to enjoy these little pleasures.
Adolescent Boys Should Disconnect From the Media
The media is always portraying the 'ideal' adolescent boy, with the 'ideal' bodily shape. Most boys can't achieve such muscles or the sculpted body that is portrayed through the media. And adolescent boys are exposed to these unrealistic physical images hundreds of times a d
Is Your Teen Dating an Abuser?
Are you concerned about teen domestic violence? Become familiar with the signs that might mean your son or daughter is dating an abuser.
A World of Pie: Getting Past Disappointment
I love pie. All kind of pies: blueberry, chocolate pecan, peach, apple, blueberry and lemon meringue. I could go on and on. I remember Nana my grandmother making lemon meringue pies. She didn't buy the frozen crust from the grocery store. She would make a homemade crust. I remember her taking t
What Are the Effects of Bullying on the Victim?
Bullying is starting to reach crisis point these days. The effects of bullying can be extremely tragic and far reaching. There have been many surveys conducted which show how severe bullying can be on the victim. The following article discusses 7 common situations caused by bullying.
Visiting With the Pediatrician - What to Expect
In the first year of your babys life, you will be visiting your pediatrician about every other month, for well check ups and immunizations.Heres a rundown of how those visits go, and approximately how often youll need to visit.