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- Bullying and The Codependent Part IV: “The Smelly Turd in the Pretty Package” - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownI assess bullying as a form of abuse. Our first child abuse laws had many starts and stops; they did not really gain traction until the 1970’s. These laws addressed physical and sexual abuse, not emotional abuse. Church and State enabled abuse and the paradigm that women and children were ...
Views: 50(1 vote) - Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Kids & Teens - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Tyler JacobsonEvery parent knows that it’s normal for kids and teens to act out. Tantrums, fights with siblings, arguments with you…they are all a part of growing up as kids start seeking their own independence and autonomy. However, sometimes there could be a lot more going on under the surface. When my ...
Views: 127 - How Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2018 from Desiree PattonIt’s never been easy to raise a child, but with the addition of something as widespread, ever-changing and topical as social media, parents can feel as if they’re always playing catch up. According to Verywell Family, 51 percent of teens use social media sites daily. With so many adolescents on ...
Views: 221 - Helping Teens Stay Productive And Driven Despite Mental Illness - by Submitted on May 25, 2018 from Tyler JacobsonTeens are more depressed now than ever before. Given the stresses of their lives (constant monitoring via technology, tuition hikes, cost of living making it harder to prepare for the future, school stress) that isn’t a big surprise. But it is still a tragedy and as parents, it can be hard to ...
Views: 332 - Dear Dr. Romance: My daughter told me that she can't take it anymore and wanted to kill herself - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a divorced father of 3. I am remarried. My 11 year old daughter is very upset about her mother's new boyfriend that is also still married. He was first introduced as a friend but she doesn't understand why he is always at the house and stays till late at night. My ...
Views: 545 - Yeah Right, My Kid Doesn't Need A Smartphone! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2017 from Tyler Jacobson“But dad, all my friends have phones and I don’t. Kimberly’s mum got her one for her 12th birthday just last week and I don’t want to be the odd one out,” pleaded my daughter. I reluctantly looked up from the gift I was struggling to wrap - a Bosch mixer I bought for my wife this ...
Views: 518 - Best Selfie Camera phone you can buy - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Jacob SmithBest Selfie camera phone you can buy right now. I am trying to clear something here about selfie camera phone. We have seen so many company offering selfie camera phone now a day as teh craze is high these days. I dont know why people want to show off their picture too the world. Dont you thing ...
Views: 405(1 vote) - Fostering Good Behavior In Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Toy CartDisciplining your kids is one of the toughest jobs. So, if you want to make your children well-mannered, then you need to encourage discipline in them. This is because when it comes to children, stimulating decent behavior is always easier than eliminating bad behavior. So the best way to ...
Views: 415 - Narcissism Or A Survival Tactic: Has Our Success-Oriented World Shaped Millennials’ Attitudes? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like every day there is a new article calling out millennials for being over-indulged and narcissistic. Then you log onto any social media outlet, they are flooded with selfies and updates on trivial, day-to-day information like restaurant check-ins. It’s enough to make you start to ...
Views: 557 - Narcissism Or A Survival Tactic: Has Our Success-Oriented World Shaped Millennials’ Attitudes? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like every day there is a new article calling out millennials for being over-indulged and narcissistic. Then you log onto any social media outlet, they are flooded with selfies and updates on trivial, day-to-day information like restaurant check-ins. It’s enough to make you start to ...
Views: 528 - Forget The Just "Get It Out Of Their System" Early Parenting Concept - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonModern-day parenting isn’t easy, no doubt about that. But I sometimes feel that we make the job harder for ourselves by making some common parenting mistakes. Unfortunately, some mistakes can create life-long problems for your children. How To Accidentally Create A Wild Child Take the ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Seeking Personal Goals as Parents While Investing in Our Children's Interests - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonWhen we become parents, it's hard sometimes to remember that our children are separate individuals, with unique abilities, talents, and personalities. Yet it's extremely important to learn how to balance our own goals for them with the interests they have for themselves. Let's talk about how we ...
Views: 545 - The Up-Side to Forcing Family Dinners - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYou have probably heard all the studies — family dinners are a great way to bond with your kids and provide many benefits that will help them in their childhood, teen years, and into adulthood. While you might not want to push your kids to participate in those family meals, the benefits ...
Views: 478 - 3 Ways To Make The Family More Efficient On School Mornings - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanSchool mornings are often the most stressful part of the day. You need to make sure that everyone brushes their teeth, gets some food and is ready to go out the door at a certain time, and you’re not always dealing with happy campers. If you want to improve the efficiency of your family’s ...
Views: 962 - Spooky Season: How to Safely Enjoy Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Anica OaksHalloween is a very popular time of year. The promise of free candy, chilly air, colorful costumes, and uninhibited fun combine to make a night full of delight and enjoyment. Unfortunately, this night also holds a lot of potential for danger. It is important to not only enjoy Halloween, but to ...
Views: 391 - Family Garden: How to Teach Children to Grow Their Own Food - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2017 from Anica OaksGardening seems to be on the verge of becoming a lost skill with today's children. Not that many years ago, the backyard garden that provided fresh fruits and vegetables for family meals was a common site. Food preservation, or canning of homegrown vegetables and jellies and preserves made from ...
Views: 604 - Addressing the Opioid Epidemic With Utah’s Therapeutic Programs - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonThe opioid epidemic has become a major problem. It’s even growing among teenaged children. Of all deaths caused by drug overdose in the United States, opioids cause nearly 60% of them. Heroin causes a majority of these opioid overdoses. In 1999, the death rate was 4x less than what it is now. ...
Views: 680 - Youth Behind the Wheel: How to Teach Your Teen Cautious Driving Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Anica OaksParents are indeed their children's best teachers, which is why many parents choose to instruct their teenagers on the finer points of driving. Before you slide into the passenger seat and let your teen take the wheel, you may wonder what lessons you can teach your child about how to drive ...
Views: 583 - Navigating a Nightmare: 5 Steps to Help Your Teen Through a Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Claire StewartAs a parent, you never expect your teen to tell you that they or their partner is pregnant. However, the unfortunate reality is that this happens frequently enough that it could happen to you. Fortunately, there are a number of abortion alternatives you can explain to your teen and guide them in ...
Views: 489 - How Phones Can Damage Kids - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones. They are becoming so popular in society that our kids can’t seem to go a minute without them. It feels like kids are on them all the time with their faces just dug in them. When you try to talk to them about their day at dinner, they’re on them. When you are in the car, they’re on ...
Views: 557 - How do you balance teenage and tween privacy with safe use of technology? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Your little one isn’t so little anymore. And with their age also comes increased curiosity and responsibilities--both in real life and on the net. The World Wide Web is a fascinating place, but it’s also somewhere you should tread carefully. Instill in your child the right amount of caution and ...
Views: 467 - Spotting the Signs: Is Your Child Being Cyberbullied? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.As cyberbullying has emerged with the development of technology, for many parents, it may feel a bit like uncharted territory. On many difficult topics, We often relate to our children by similar experiences during our childhood. However, due to its recent appearance, cyberbullying is likely not ...
Views: 466 - How do you balance teenage and tween privacy with safe use of technology? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Your little one isn’t so little anymore. And with their age also comes increased curiosity and responsibilities--both in real life and on the net. The World Wide Web is a fascinating place, but it’s also somewhere you should tread carefully. Instill in your child the right amount of caution and ...
Views: 513 - What the New Snapchat Feature Means for Children and Their Parents - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.On June 21st, Snapchat added a new big feature called Snap Map that lets you share your current location with your friends. Users can zoom out from the default Snapchat camera screen to bring out a map that shows where you and your friends are currently at, in addition to showing places where ...
Views: 465 - Should Parents Use GPS Tracking on their Kids? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Finding the way to the closest Walmart. Sending your location to a friend. Looking up good Italian restaurants within a walking distance. While we often take these things for granted in the 21st century, these only became possible recently with the rapid development of GPS tracking and mobile ...
Views: 638 - Why Open Communication With Our Kids is More Vital Now Than Ever - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Although many are called to parenthood, few have the skill and the perseverance to be effective moms and dads, the kind that raise well-balanced, confident, independent children. Their parenting secret? Open communication—one of the most important factors of a healthy, happy family ...
Views: 474 - 5 Ways to be a Better Mom - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Harper HarmonMost moms want to continue working harder at their parenting skills and connecting with their children as they grow and develop. Although there's not a particular formula or a book that will tell you how to be the perfect parent, there are a few ways to become a better mom. You may not have all ...
Views: 558 - Does a Parent Have Control Over a Child's Phone (Even if They Bought it With Their Own Money)? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.It depends what you mean by the word “control.” Do the parents have the authority to confiscate it (for example, as a punishment)? I would say yes. Do they have control over what the child does on it? I would say to some degree. That’s where the gray area starts, though, since different families ...
Views: 422 - Open Communication Is Key to Online Safety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Open communication with your child is the key to online safety. These days, social media and other use of the internet is inevitable. You can not keep your kids off of the internet. This concerns many parents because social media is an ideal place for online predators to groom and research their ...
Views: 450 - Risks of the Internet - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Just like anything else in the world, the internet can be a dangerous place- especially for kids. As a parent, there are multiple risks associated with your kid going on the internet. Ranging from anything like cyberbullying to online predators, these are dangers that many parents are not ...
Views: 515 - Overlooked Facts on Cyber Bullying: Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Body Image, and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The only thing we want as parents is the best for our children. Not knowing what kind of risks your child is exposed to can be vexing. Statistics show that most children don’t mention when they encounter problems on the internet. How can you watch out for them and make sure you are giving them ...
Views: 467 - Should You Let Your Child Meet Their Internet Friend in Person? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Mom/Dad, can I go meet my Internet friend in person? To be absolutely-100%-embarrassingly-so-honest, my gut reaction to this question would be “No!! What if it’s some creep! Or a scammer!! What if they kidnap you!! Or worse! Don’t you know how dangerous that is?!?!?!” But, of course, I ...
Views: 500 - Talk to Your Child About Kidnapping! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Every parent worries about their child’s safety. You hear about it in the news, but it would never happen to you, right? It’s everybody’s worst nightmare: a loved one going missing, especially a child. While there are freak accidents that you might not always see coming, it’s important to be ...
Views: 409 - Problems Teenagers Have with Technology - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Technology is a wonderful thing. It has increased societal efficiency, saved lives, made communication easier, and has provided greater access to information than ever before. However, not everyone views technology as being entirely beneficial. Teenagers are a group that particularly feel a lot ...
Views: 645 - Spying on your kids - should you do it? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Hey parents! Here’s a hypothetical for you: You come home from a long day at work and start making dinner. You’re excited to hear about your child’s day at school, how their history presentation went and what friends they sat with at lunch. The burgers are done and you bring everything out to ...
Views: 421 - Google is teaching kids to “Be Internet Awesome” with new game about online safety - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.It was a good Internet Safety Month (June) this year! Did you know that nowadays children as young as 7 years old have their own smartphones/digital devices and about 90% have had access to the Internet since the age of 9 or younger? That said, it’s crucial to educate your kids on the ...
Views: 712 - 8 (Mostly) Positive Signs Your Son Is Entering The Teen World - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like only yesterday you were changing diapers and recording home movies of his first steps. Now your son is entering into a new phase, one that is threatening and difficult to navigate. He is becoming a teen, and these are the eight milestones you are going to witness along the ...
Views: 569 - 8 (Mostly) Positive Signs Your Son Is Entering The Teen World - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like only yesterday you were changing diapers and recording home movies of his first steps. Now your son is entering into a new phase, one that is threatening and difficult to navigate. He is becoming a teen, and these are the eight milestones you are going to witness along the ...
Views: 540 - 4 Conversations You Should Be Having With Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonI wish someone would have warned me that I would have to have many difficult and sometimes embarrassing conversations with my children. Bringing up certain subjects can be awkward; but, as much as we might want to avoid certain topics with our children, we're better off facing the. If we don’t ...
Views: 497 - 3 Ways To Demonstrate Love For Your Teen - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonGone are the days you could just snuggle with your child to show them you love them. Once they become teenagers, a simple “I love you” can be greeted with responses from positive, to eye-rolling embarrassment. So how can you best show your teen that you love them? Well actually, by being a ...
Views: 422 - Those Times Teens Just Won't Listen To Any Parenting Sense - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYou’ve been talking to your teen and they don’t seem to listen to or even hear anything you say. They don’t even look up from whatever addictive devices they’re using at the time. So, naturally, you raise your voice and even throw in a few of your parents’ nuggets of wisdom for good measure. Ah, ...
Views: 658 - The Importance Of Teaching Your Teens About Empathy - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonThere seems to be a never ending list of worries that lay heavily on a parent’s mind. Teen suicide is now the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 12 and 18. Depression in that age bracket has reached over 3 million affected each year. Not to mention the more mundane ...
Views: 666 - How To Edit Privacy Settings On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Though the joy and benefits of social media can most certainly not be ignored but there are certain privacy risks that need to taken into consideration as well. Whether you’re a private individual or a socialite; an over-sharing adult or a secretive teen; you should be aware of your privacy ...
Views: 568 - How To Edit Privacy Settings On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Though the joy and benefits of social media can most certainly not be ignored but there are certain privacy risks that need to taken into consideration as well. Whether you’re a private individual or a socialite; an over-sharing adult or a secretive teen; you should be aware of your privacy ...
Views: 603 - 7 Online Safety Reminders For Your Child: GPS Locations, Privacy Settings, and More - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.No parent wants their child’s safety to be compromised online or in any other way. Between hackers, online predators, cyberbullying and other web safety issues, it is more important now than ever to remind your kids to stay safe online. It can also be hard if you don’t know what steps to take to ...
Views: 569 - Parenting Teens: Culture and Slang Words of Today’s Teens - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Understanding your teenager is never an easy task. Teenagers are never easy to handle, and with the slang among them constantly changing, it can be difficult to keep up. The cultural aspect of teenagers has a lot to do with their slang, so knowing which slang means what will help you get a ...
Views: 491 - How to React When You Find Your Teen Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Merryl LentzWhere there's smoke, there's often a teen playing with fire – a lit cigarette. If that teen happens to be yours, you may be clouted with emotions ranging from disappointment to rage to shock when you discover them smoking. Above all, you may be worried, because teen smokers are prone to turn ...
Views: 581 - Writing a Cell Phone Contract with Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones are part of kids’ lives. That’s just how it is. Of course, not every parent allows mobile phone use. But, the trend towards having tech-savvy children is on a definite upwards swing. Roughly three-fourths of kids, 13- through 17-years, either have or have access to a smartphone, ...
Views: 526 - Text Messaging & Sleep Deprivation in Teens - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.There is growing concern among parents and health professionals that text messaging is contributing to sleep deprivation, with teenagers being the most at risk group of being sleep deprived. Mobile phone ownership amongst children has risen exponentially in the last decade, with around 80% of ...
Views: 498(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Monitor Your Child's Text Messages - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Text messaging remains one of the most popular forms of communication for kids who own phones. A 2015 survey found that 88% of US teenagers aged 13 to 17 have access to a mobile phone of some kind and a majority of teens have smartphones (73%). This number rises to over 90% of teenagers if you ...
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