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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
How to Live Stress-Free By Saying “Noâ€
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsWe all know the adage, “A mother’s work is never done.†In fact, this could become a modern-day mother’s theme song since we all have overbooked schedules and everybody wants something done yesterday. Full Article
Stress Management Tips for Moms
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsLet’s Face it, every mom has had one of “those days”. The baby is feed and dry but very fussy, your child forgot to tell you about a science project that is due tomorrow and hands you a list of 10 things that you must get from the store, you forgot the roast in the oven and now it is dry and your husband just called to say that he is stuck at the office… again! After a day like this, it can be very hard to keep your stress level low. With each passing minute you may feel your stress and irritability rising, your patience getting shorter and your fuse about to blow! Calgon Take Me Away!! Full Article
Six Simple Stress Busters For Moms
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAre you stressed out? Could you use a break? If I gave you a nickel for every time you heard the word Moooommmmmyyyy – would you be rich? Well, we have all been there! With babies, toddlers and older children to care for along with cooking meals, paying bills, cleaning and playing taxi, finding time for yourself may seem impossible and when you do find a few quiet minutes, many of us are at a loss for what to do. Full Article
Self-Esteem Begins From Inside
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsOur happiness is directly related to our self-esteem. Self-esteem affects our confidence and general outlook in life. It is however important to note that building our self-esteem is up to each and every one of us. Full Article
5 Easy Ways to Develop a Positive Attitude
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsYou may not notice it but attitude is everything especially when it comes to your quality of life. You tend to bring into your life the things that you focus on the most. I am sure you know of at least one person who has a terrible attitude. This could be someone who is extremely negative, not fun to be around and would always complain about how her life is horrible and everything seems to go wrong. These kinds of people drain our positive energy. Full Article
3 Easy Ways to Commit to your Goals
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you write your goals and just hope to magically achieve them without committing yourself to it then you are just like most people. It is common for a majority of people to get stuck in an endless cycle of goal setting and giving up right away – and not accomplishing any goals at all. Full Article
