Helping your child succeed in school requires the proper balance. You should be involved–but not too involved. You need to set limits–but also allow freedom. And you should encourage your children to excel–but not expect perfection. Here are 10 tips from experts to help you make 2012 a great year for your entire family. [...]
Hazing is a process, based on a tradition that is used by groups to discipline and to maintain a hierarchy (i.e. a pecking order). Regardless of consent, the rituals require individuals to engage in activities that are physically and psychologically stressful. These activities can be humiliating, demeaning, intimidating, and exhausting, all of which results in [...]
14
Dec
Let’s talk about the resolutions you are making this year…
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Along with this holiday season comes the New Year's Resolutions that many of us make. So what resolutions will all of you be making this year - besides the one that states "I am making a resolution to not make any resolutions." Leave a comment if you want to participate in this discussion.
07
Dec
Coping with Anxiety during the Holidays
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Although the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and good cheer, that’s not always the case. In fact, studies show that approximately 25 percent of the population suffers from some degree of depression during the holidays. After all, it’s the season of unrealistic expectations, stress and fatigue, combined with the increased demands [...]
30
Nov
Coping with Grief during the Holidays
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Although young people and adults generally follow the same approach to coping with grief, the intensity of their grief may vary. Disbelief and shock will likely be followed by crying, then anger, and later—a period of helpless dependence. Finally, after a period of grieving, a person accepts the loss. The best thing a friend or [...]
27
Oct
Kids Who Hate School: 6 Strategies for Middle and High School
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School refusal generally decreases dramatically as children grow older. Although kids can still feel socially rejected throughout adolescence, the sheer size of most middle and high schools lends itself to kids finding a buddy or two. Also, many academic problems have been worked out by then — either through direct remediation, compensation or inclusion in [...]
27
Oct
Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
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(14 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher) It’s that time of year again—time to meet and communicate with your child’s teachers. Typically parent-teacher conferences are the most formal means of communication between parents and teachers; they provide a rich opportunity to build communication and understanding between the home and school. Even still, these conferences can [...]
27
Oct
Mommy, I hate school! What’s a parent to do?
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Spinach and broccoli are supposedly good for you, so we encourage our kids to eat them—often with moderate or no success. Likewise, kids are supposed to stomach a dozen or more years of schooling. Although you may be able to force your kid to eat spinach or broccoli, learning is a bigger challenge. When your [...]
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