It’s not really news that our nation has a school bullying problem. As the rise of technology has given us tons of new tools for good, it has also made it easier for bullies to reach their targets. The school system has increased its efforts in deterring bullying, but more can and should be done. …
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Teaching social skills to teenagers can be a struggle for a parent, but it’s incredibly necessary. There isn’t a class that your teen takes in order to develop the right social skills, they have to learn them through their family and peers–that makes it hard. Peers are especially important, particularly the close ones–best friends not …
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We’ve all procrastinated at some point. Something was due in a month, you figured you had plenty of time–next thing you know, it’s a day before the deadline. This isn’t an uncommon experience for teens and many adults. A certain amount of procrastination can actually be helpful, but it’s figuring out the right amount for …
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A recent study has confirmed something many parents have been worried about: violent video games are linked to worsening teen social issues, but not in the way many think. Instead of it being directly the violent material’s fault, researchers think it’s the avoidance of social interaction that is problematic–not the gaming itself. Psych Central recently …
The introverted child. The child that never raises their hand in class. The child that doesn’t speak up even though they know the answer. So, how do you get the introverted child to speak up or get involved? According to a recent article by NPR, it requires more awareness from teachers and parents to get …
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Prince Williams Plea Against Cyberbullying in Teens Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, recently released a statement about cyberbullying in teens at the Founders Forum, a technology conference that took place last week. As a father of two, he urged the audience full of chairmen of Google and Twitter, to address the issues of cyberbullying in …
The last thing Michelle Icard, mother of two and author of a parenting book, expected to hear behind her in a Starbucks was a case of teen bullying and harsh gossip. Three teen girls were making fun of an absent fourth girl. The fourth girl, who wasn’t present, had written a song for the talent …
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A big concern for many parents about sending a child to a behavioral therapy program is the influence of other troubled teens. If your son or daughter is already struggling with suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and peer pressure, why allow them to be around other teens who might influence them even more?
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