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No Longer Safe: Bullying Happens On The Internet Too
By :
Harvey D. Ong
Once, the Internet was used as a safe haven from bullying by the socially inept or physically targeted. However, as the Internet evolves, so do the communities with it, which has spawned its own form of bullying. Cyber-bullying is harder to spot without knowing the signs to look for, mainly because most parents tend to be unaware of how this new form of bullying is done or how much damage it can do.
Understanding Is Not Enough
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
It takes more than understanding to manage behaviour....
Adopted or not... Your past matters when parenting your child.
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Do you cave to your child’s tantrums or protests? Does your child out-talk you or hold you emotionally hostage by telling you he or she doesn’t love you when held accountable for behaviour? Is your child out of control? Were you yourself harshly or abusively disciplined as a child?
Personal parenting history factors in...
Some Frustration is Necessary!
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Why it is important!
Is Television Causing Child Obesity?
By :
Elizabeth Radisson
Can we actually say that television is responsible for child obesity? Can we actually verify that it is causing children to become overweight and obese? While this assertion would be difficult to substantiate, the responsibility that television does contribute to childhood obesity should be examined.
Anti-Bullying Skills and Techniques for Children
By :
Mark Lakewood
As a society, we spend too much of our energy identifying and punishing the bully that we fail to spend enough time empowering the victims of bullying. We should spend more of our energy on the things that we can control rather than the things we have limited or no control over.
Are Teen Boot Camps Effective? You May Be Surprised
By :
Accendo Academy
In spite of recent media attention, "scared straight" boot camps are proving to be ineffective.
Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Troubled Teen from Media Influence?
By :
Accendo Academy
Discusses foundational principles of media literacy for troubled teens.
Your Thrill-Seeking Child: Leader or Drug Abuser?
By :
Accendo Academy
Discusses thrill-seeking as an indicator of drug abuse in troubled teens.
Chemical Dependency Progression in Teens
By :
Monica Craft
The tumultuous group of adolescents consists of twenty percent of the population. These adolescents come from family backgrounds that are not stable. There is often a history of mental illness in the family; the parents have marital conflicts; and the families have more economic difficulties. The moods of these adolescents are not stable and they are more prone to depression. They have significantly more psychiatric disturbances, and they only do well with the aid of intense psychotherapy. They do not grow out of it. It is in the tumultuous growth group that chemical dependency often develops.
Are Computers Harming Our Children
By :
Irene Sherwood
More and more parents are becoming concerned about the amount of time their children are spending on computers. Kids are playing computer games, researching their homework and chatting to friends on their computers.
Computers can be an invaluable asset to your child’s life. Make sure that your child isn’t spending too long in a darkened, poorly designed work area or in general spending too long on the computer. Make sure they aren’t spending too much time being isolated without actual contact with others.
The First Few Years Of School
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Monitor child progress...
Shy and Withdrawn Teens
By :
Mrinal Dutta
The shy/withdrawn adolescent may have major conflicts and issues but nobody knows. In fact, sometimes parents are not able to detect the internal storm or struggle in the shy or withdrawn, largely due to an external calm.
Sibling Harmony Versus Rivalry
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Kids at different developmental levels may find themselves in conflict...
Assessing change
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Don't quit yet! Things may have changed even though you may not realize. Here's how to tell....
When a child with special needs and complex disabilities surfaces with behaviour problems
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
The issue may be as simple as fatigue...
Assessing and Managing School-Age Children with Behavioral Problems
By :
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Assessing behaviour in school-age children is more than simply identifying a few problems and if you don't get it right, you can make matters worse. This article defines a good assessment process...
Temperament
By :
Arthur Becker-Weidman, Ph.D.
Temperament is a given. Understanding what is temperament and how it may affect your relationship with your child can help you develop a better relationship with your child and avoid many problems later in life.
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