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Stress Reduction Tips For The Entire Family
Written on November 24th, 2008 | 0 CommentsBusy family lifestyles lead to stressed out families. Stressed out families can often lead to more problems and issues. Learning to deal with family stress before the stress becomes a huge problem is a good idea. If you already have problems, then learning to deal with the issues that are causing you stress is essential in helping you to overcome these difficulties. Full Article
Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?
Written on October 6th, 2008 | 0 CommentsLet’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself? I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but taking care of yourself helps you have the strength and energy to keep taking care of everyone else, from your children to the snake your son left in the pocket of his dirty jeans. Full Article
Time Saving Tips for Busy Moms
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIt is no surprise that moms feel overwhelmed when they try to fit everything into their busy days. After all, few single people can manage to juggle work, home life, and fun successfully. On top of these responsibilities, moms add car pool duty, cupcake emergencies, and last minute science projects to their to do lists. So, how do moms manage to fit all of those tasks into their lives and still keep their sanity without resorting to cloning? Full Article
How To Optimize and Free Up Your Time
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsTime is one of the most important resources that we have. Time is one thing that you can’t swap, borrow or purchase. We are all given the same 24 hours to each day. Even with all of our modern day time saving conveniences such as e-mail, fax machines, microwaves and dish washers, there is no way to get more hours into your day. It is up to each of us to make the very best use of our time since we can’t get it back. Full Article
Parenting Teenagers: Tips On Starting High School
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsTeenagers all over the world will take the leap from child to young adult this fall. They will be entering High School for the first time. This milestone brings a variety of feelings and emotions. They are beginning four of the most difficult, yet most memorable years of their life. If you think you are anxious and scared, try being your teen. Full Article
Teen Suicide: Facts And Tips On What You Can Do To Help
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAccording to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, “teen suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers — almost 2,000 teens kill themselves each year.” Depression is one of the leading causes of teen suicide. It is estimated that “over 90% of teen suicide victims have a mental disorder, such as depression, and/or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.” The National Institute of Mental Health considers depression “to be a real medical illness and it’s treatable.” Full Article
Teen Self Esteem: How Parents Can Help
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsHow many teenagers do you meet that really have a strong sense of self esteem? Not many if you tell the truth. It’s a treat to find a fifteen year old who knows and likes who they are. Full Article
Teen Discipline: Just as Important Now as it was Then
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAs the parent of a teen, you no doubt wish you could go back to the days when it was easier to discipline and correct your child. The days when you did it because you knew they knew no better and looked to you for guidance and direction in this scary world. With your child now turned teenager, “No, No†just doesn’t cut it anymore. Full Article
Help, My Teen Wants to Begin Dating
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAh, dating. It’s a part of every teen’s life. It’s also a source of stress for most parents when their child reaches this pivotal point. It doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a few tips to help you keep the fear at bay when your teenager starts dating. Full Article
Moody Teens: How to Deal With Those Frustrating Times
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you currently have a teen or know a teenager; you’ve probably noticed a time or two (or maybe a hundred) where their moods have swung to match those of a Drill Sergeant in the armed forces. Sometimes, their actions can leave you wondering whether it’s normal or the sign of something more serious. Full Article
Helping Teens Deal with Peer Pressure
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsParents spend a lot of time teaching their kids right from wrong. They show them what they think is right and hope they can keep their children from falling for negative peer pressure. Even though we work hard at raising our children to do what’s right, they will still make mistakes along the way. It’s not feasible to expect them not to make mistakes, but we can still help them learn to stay on track by utilizing some techniques to avoid peer pressure. Full Article
Helping Your Teen Find A Summer Job
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsSummer break for most students is not too far away. In fact, many teens will be looking for a way to earn extra cash. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your teen find summer work. Full Article
Helping Your Teen To Overcome Depression
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsStatistics on teenagers suffering from depression and other mental ailments are alarming. Various studies suggest that 1 in 4 teens suffer from some sort of mental illness. Teenage mental illness, to include depression, can have dire consequences. Teenage suicide is on the rise. It is the third leading cause of death in the age bracket of 15 to 24 years. Dealing with depression in teens is an important step in reducing these numbers in our society. Full Article
Coping With Your Teenager’s Mood Swings
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you are the parent of a teenager, you are familiar with mood swings. One minute, your teen is happy and loving, the next they are sullen or angry. These mood swings can happen fast and can seem to come out of nowhere. Full Article
Coping with Teen Bullying
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIn the past, bullying was perceived as a fact of life and that kids should learn to just deal with it. Nowadays, a new problem arises as teens and even young children are resorting to violence against others to release their stress and tensions brought on by the bullying they endure. In some of these cases, the children have resorted to suicide because they don’t feel there’s any other way to deal with what they’re feeling. Here’s how you can help: Full Article
Connecting With Your Pre-Teen and Teenager
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAs the parent of a pre-teen or teenager, you may long for the days when you could hold your child on your lap and they were eager to talk, laugh, and play with you. Those days may be long gone, but you can still find ways to connect with your teen. Here are a few tips to make process easier. Full Article
Here’s How To Help Boost your Teens Self Esteem
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsMany people suffer from self-esteem issues. Teens are often more effected by esteem issues. They are going through changes, both physically and mentally. This can radically effect how they view them selves and their capabilities. Full Article
Working Moms and Stress Tips
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsFor a working mom, their “work†day never really ends. They may go to work from 9-5 and come home, but they come home to more work. They have a family to feed and take care of and a house to keep in order. They never really have a chance to leave their work stress at the door when they come home to their family. Full Article
Work At Home Mom Stress
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsThe trend of moms working from home to be near their children has grown in the last couple of years. Now that they have found jobs or businesses to run, they’re starting to realize that working from home is not as easy as they thought it would be. The work they do is hard to separate form their personal lives, which makes it hard to schedule time for work responsibilities and home duties. Full Article
Women And Self Esteem
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsSelf-esteem, as defined in the dictionary, is “pride in oneself; self-respect.†All too often, young girls who lack self-esteem carry the same subjective view of themselves as they become adult women. What tools can be used to develop pride, self-respect, and self-esteem? One unique way is to utilize the services of a life coach. Full Article
