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What to do with self-harming?

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:30:45 +0000

Self-harming is often associated with depression, poor self-esteem, weakness and the feeling of being overwhelmed. Take note that when the cause of such condition is emotional, it should be dealt as soon as possible. Generally, counseling as well as therapy enables the person to process their behavior, and work for a successful modification approach.

Metabolic imbalances in the wild

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:42:04 +0000

Although there are the medical teams that are making sure that kids are well, parents should know the common metabolic imbalances in wilderness camps, which somehow affect the normal functioning and other injuries. Here are some of them:

- Dehydration, which can slow down the individuals, particularly on warm weather.
- Sodium deficiency
- Malnutrition happens if campers are deprive of food for many days.
- Hypothermia, in case of deadly drop in core body temperature.
- Heat exhaustion that may lead to heatstroke. A very common thing on hot days.

The importance of identity

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:05:37 +0000

Having an identity or to be recognized and accepted by their other peers is a major issue for most teenagers. But what is the real meaning of identity? Personal identities represent who we are and how we conceive ourselves. An identity consists of personal, family and cultural history. It also refers common experiences shared with other people. Identities give kids a certain confidence about themselves.

Kids failing in school

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:09:21 +0000

Who are at risk in failing school? These kids usually have:

- attention problem when they were little
- absenteeism
- multiple retentions in grade
- behavior problems
- lack of connection with the school
- no self-confidence
- limited future goals

Self-concept

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:01:56 +0000

Who are the middle adolescents or teenagers? They are kids ages 15-18 and they undergo physical growth and personality changes. With their obvious biological transformation comes the self-concept. So how do these teenagers perceive themselves?

- Identity formation is really intense. Kids usually experiment with various roles, such as looks, friendship, etc.
- Girls may resort to dieting, or worst yet, eating disorder because they want to have a certain type of body.

Homework tips for parents

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:16:40 +0000

Parents always see to it that homework is done before anything else. Although teenagers already acquired a pattern in doing them, there are some instances that may disrupt the cycle. For example, they are interested into cheerleading. How will they make compromises between homework and practice. One way to settle this issue is to discuss your teenagers’ schedule.

The Permissive Parents

admin — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:46:56 +0000

What is permissive parenting? It is when parents tend to give teenagers what they want, but within limits, of course. Limits or boundaries are the keys to successful parenting these days. Here are some other kinds of permissive parents:

1. General Confused Permissiveness – The most common type of parenting. These parents feels that being a friend to their teenage kids is the best thing. The downside is they literally give what their kids ask for.

2. Compensatory Permissiveness – Parents who were growing up poor want to give their kids everything they didn’t have. These include material things and behavioral freedom, which they are formerly denied.

3. Conditional Permissiveness – Parents give their teen children what they want as long as the kids will satisfy certain conditions. The terms are not usually explicit. Freedom and material goods are often rewarded if the teenagers are in their best behavior.

4. Indifferent Permissive – These are the typically busy parents who have no time to be actively involved with their kids’ life. Their excuse are often about other “real” problems like poverty, illness, etc.

Defining behavior

admin — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:07:42 +0000

Teenagers are triggered by hormones, which basically affect their behavior. But what defines behavior? The following are examples:

1. Arguing with parents and other adults
2. Actively rebelling or defying
3. Losing one’s control and temper
4. Refusing to obey rules
5. Deliberately annoying other people
6. Blaming others for one’s own faults, misbehaviors and mistakes
7. Being resentful, touchy, spiteful, vindictive and easily angered r annoyed

Alcohol and the brain

admin — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:26:22 +0000

There is no doubt that alcoholism impairs the brain. Because it:

1. affects the central nervous system
2. changes in the hear-functioning, blood supply and metabolism
3. interferes with vitamin B1 absorption of the brain
4. results to poor nutrition
5. causes dehydration, which may result in wastage of brain cells
6. leads to accidents directly affecting the brain

Alcoholism and prevention

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:07:19 +0000

Alcoholism has been a hard issue for parents and their teenagers. But there are many ways to confront this problem. It start with good parental role modeling, and other factors such as:

1. A supportive and loving home
2. Educational programs on alcoholism
3. Development of academic, personal, social and employment skills
4. A healthy lifestyle, like regular exercise and sports
5. Restriction or regulation of alcohol advertising
6. Avoid the use of scare tactics