Article at a Glance Teens who sext are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Teens who had sexted were seven times more likely to be sexually active and twice as likely to be having unprotected sex than those who had never sexted. Help your child understand the risks of sexting and other risky … Continue reading “Studies Find that Sexting is Linked to Risky Sexual Behavior”
Article at a Glance Most offenders are known to the child; they may be family members, relatives, friends, teachers, coaches, babysitters, and others in positions of authority. The offender usually uses coercion and manipulation, not physical force. Open communication is very important with your child: most children are very hesitant to talk about it and … Continue reading “Tips for Preventing and Identifying Child Sexual Abuse”
Article at a Glance • Things like playing, cutting back on TV, reading, talking with your child, and finding a good preschool can help improve your child’s intelligence. • Reading to your child 20 minutes a day can put them as much as a year ahead academically by the time they reach age 15. • … Continue reading “Who knew that raising a smart kid could be so much fun?”
Summer is on its way! Are you looking for ways to keep the kids busy, entertained, and learning? Here is our summer “bucket list.” Take the Video Games Outside: Sick of watching your kids sit and play video games? Then take the action outside! It is surprising how many video games can easily be reenacted … Continue reading “Summer Bucket List”
Article at a Glance: • Study finds that parental influence is five times more influential than the classroom setting. • Family meals, limiting TV, providing positive role models, and participating in family discussions can have a tremendous influence on our children’s academic success. Good schools are very important, but according to a new study good … Continue reading “Study Finds that Good Schools Aren’t as Important as Good Parents”
Article at a Glance • Technology is changing the way our children think and interact with others. • Parents can better prepare their children for this digital society by keeping up with trends and setting healthy boundaries. • Giving your children a cell phone can expose them to things like pornography, sexting, gambling, and online … Continue reading “Bridging the Digital Gap”
Article at a Glance • Children who have a healthy self-esteem are more optimistic and are better at handling challenges. • Focusing on your children’s effort and not the outcome helps them keep challenges in perspective and set healthy goals. • You can improve your child’s self-esteem by making your home a safe, loving place … Continue reading “What is Self-Esteem and Does My Child Have It?”
Article at a Glance • According to Vanessa Van Petten there are five common fights that teenagers have with their parents. • Understanding why your teen is upset can help decrease fights and improve your relationship. The teen years are often synonymous with fighting. However, a lot of the fights can be avoided with a … Continue reading “Taking the Bite Out of Teenage Fights”
Article at a Glance • Parental involvement is one of the biggest indicators of a child’s academic success. • Studies have shown that the most effective form of involvement is when parents work with their children on learning activities at home. • Parents can become more involved by helping out with homework, volunteering at school, … Continue reading “Involved Parents = Student Success”
Article at a Glance • Put family first by setting aside time each week to spend time together. • Setting up clear family rules with your kids can help you avoid power struggles later. • Talking to your kids early about things like sex and drugs lets you help develop their initial attitudes about what … Continue reading “Parenting Tricks of the Trade”
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