Parenting Skills

Early Warning Signs: Bullying

blue shadowsBullying is a serious problem that can dramatically affect the ability of both victim and bully to progress academically and socially.

Bullying may be fairly common, especially in middle-school years, but it is NOT a common right of passage. A student is being bullied when he...

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Early Warning Signs: Problems In School

electronic boyJust as most kids experiment with drugs and alcohol, most of them will skip a few classes or be late getting back from lunch period.

However, this can create problems if they become involved in illegal behavior during that time, or accrue enough absences from a class to lose credit for that class.

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When Your Teen is Depressed

sad girlSigns of depression are often subtle, easily confused with other symptoms, and sometimes contradictory.
No one sign by itself indicates depression, but a number of symptoms, over a period of time, that interfere with his or her ability to carry on normal activities could signal depression.

What...

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Coping With A Disruptive Teen

Disruptive Girl

Do you feel your child frequently takes advantage of you or your goodwill?

If so, change how you are handling problems that affect you. If you, as a...

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Early Warning Signs: Upcoming Teen Problems

boy gangAn early warning sign of any developing problem is often marked by a change in your child.

It may be dramatic, such as failing grades by a previously good student, or subtle, such as being very quiet at the dinner table. It may involve asking permission to do something that she has...

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