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Raising Children to Resist Violence
Statistics on children committing violent acts is alarming. According to a report by the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2003, 5% of students ages 12-18 were victims of non-fatal crimes, about 4% were victims of theft, and 1% of students were victims of other violent incidents. In the period 1999-2001, about 20% of all public schools across the country reported serious violent crimes ... [Read More]
Truthfulness and Clamming Up
There are times when, for some odd reason kids simply just don't feel like talking. It may be that they are tired from a long day in school. Or maybe they are feeling guilty about some vase they broke. At any rate, your child will stay mum unless you do something about it. Here are a few ways to get your kid talking. Talk tacticsDote on your kid. They will feel reassured that you are on his side, ... [Read More]
Handling Temper Tantrums
Babies and toddlers are a delight to parents and most adults. They're these cute, chubby little lumps that you just want to pinch and hug and kiss all the time. Until they throw a fit. What are temper tantrums?These fits are called temper tantrums. Temper tantrums are your child's expression of immediate and intense frustration. They usually occur at an age when the child's language skills are not... [Read More]
Ways to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
It was your child's first time to attend school. He seemed excited at first, but got anxious when you were about to leave. Things got really distressing when you left the classroom and heard a loud cry. It has been a week since your child attended school and the horrible screams and outbursts have continued. You know your boy does not want to be separated from you. What should you do? Separation a... [Read More]
Children and Violence on Television
People watch more television now than ever before. Most families own at least one television set at home, literally making our planet a wired world. The television gives us immediate access to important information that would take other forms of media much later to reach us. Unfortunately, the TV grants us access to unnecessary and sometimes unhealthy (sexual or violent in nature) information. If ... [Read More]
Children and Bullying
Bullying is common among kids and even in teens. In fact it is so common that parents sometimes think nothing of it. However, bullying - and being bullied - has a big impact on kids.Research results on bullying and violent behaviorStudies showed that violent behavior is learned early in life. But parents and other family members can help kids learn how to deal with their feelings without becoming ... [Read More]
Teaching Gentleness to Children
Our world today seems to be filled with violence. It is no wonder why parents are so concerned that their kids might grow into uncaring and aggressive adults. Parents' concern however, is not unfounded. Parent's can only do so much for their kids. Besides, children spend time away from home where they are exposed to inconsiderate or even cruel acts. Apart from these, children also have their own p... [Read More]
Teaching Kids to Be Grateful
Teaching kids to be grateful can one of the important tasks of parents. Being grateful and appreciate things are great for children to learn about while they are young. The effect on their life can be quite surprising. Everything from receiving gifts to cherishing what one has can have a very positive influence in a child as he or she grows up. Appreciative and grateful kids are seen to be happier... [Read More]
Helping Your Child Choose the Right TV Programs
As a parent, you always monitor what your child eats as well as the other activities they do. But what about the programs they watch on TV? Help them choose the right programs by making them know which TV programs are fit for them.Selecting the right program for your kid may be quite a challenge, especially with the fact that children cannot distinguish commercials from TV programs. However, you h... [Read More]
Children: Responding to Misbehavior
Boredom is one of the things that makes your child engage in negative behavior. The best way to do this is by distracting them. This catches their attention and may lead them to do something even more productive.There are ways on how to get their attention. All you have to do is deliver or convey an appropriate message to them. Of course, you know that yelling seldom delivers the right message.Whi... [Read More]