Archive for: Behavior

Positive Discipline In The Classroom: Spare The Rod And Save The Child

Oct 31st, 2010

Positive Discipline In The Classroom: Spare The Rod And Save The Child

Extreme cases of corporal punishment in Indian classrooms have resulted in injury and death. With corporal punishment no longer an option in Indian classrooms, positive discipline can help teachers establish and maintain respectful, nurturing relationships with their students.

Under-Age Binge Drinking: Why Young Kids And Teens Are Drinking Hard Alcohol

Oct 30th, 2010

Under-Age Binge Drinking: Why Young Kids And Teens Are Drinking Hard Alcohol

More and more kids are drinking hard liquor, and an alarming number of those teens and pre-teens are binge drinking. Kids are hitting the bottle in greater numbers these days, enough to cause the Surgeon General to issue a warning to parents about alcohol consumption among minors.

Children And Drug Abuse: How To Help Your Child Addict In Recovery

Oct 30th, 2010

Children And Drug Abuse: How To Help Your Child Addict In Recovery

Discovering addiction in your child is a nightmare for a parent. It is very hard for parents to accept the fact that their child is taking drugs. But all children are vulnerable to the temptation of drugs. You are mistaken if you assume that your child will never use drugs.

Media Exposure And Children: How To Deal With Modern-Day Challenges

Oct 27th, 2010

Media Exposure And Children: How To Deal With Modern-Day Challenges

Parents are up against six challenges unique to today's complex screen-machine world. When we take regular intervals to clarify our values - what we want for our kids and what's truly important - we are much better prepared to guide children successfully through media minefields.

Playing For Life: Music Lessons From Early Childhood Through Teens

Oct 25th, 2010

Playing For Life: Music Lessons From Early Childhood Through Teens

It can be heartbreaking for parents when, after thousands of dollars and many years invested in music lessons and instruments, your child one day announces: "I quit!" Here are some powerful techniques for keeping children involved in, and passionate about, their music.

3 ‘Speak Up’ Tips For Helping Girls Respond to Relational Aggression

Oct 23rd, 2010

3 ‘Speak Up’ Tips For Helping Girls Respond to Relational Aggression

Girls are hungry for help in dealing with friendship problems. They crave answers to their questions about bullying, and they LOVE to role play. When you want to teach girls how to speak up, here are three great tips.

Parenting Daughters: Girl Fighting And Your Child

Oct 23rd, 2010

Parenting Daughters: Girl Fighting And Your Child

Movies and television tend to portray girls as back-biting, manipulative monsters. While there are horrifying instances of girls destroying each other’s lives, it’s important to keep in mind that girls get many more positives from their friendships than negatives.

Dad, The Superhero: ‘Roots And Wings’ Book Excerpt

Oct 22nd, 2010

Dad, The Superhero: ‘Roots And Wings’ Book Excerpt

There are intrinsic differences in the way men and women parent. Children with highly involved fathers benefit in many ways. While each father is a unique person who parents in his own style, there are some characteristics that good fathers have in common.

Fun Family Vacations: Tips To Create Wonderful Holiday Memories

Oct 21st, 2010

Fun Family Vacations: Tips To Create Wonderful Holiday Memories

Family vacations are a chance for everyone in the family to get reacquainted and spend quality time together. Parents can really bond with their teens and find out what's going on in their lives. It's important to keep the communication lines open, and a holiday with family is a good time to do that.