September 17th, 2008 by admin
By Bruce J. Gevirtzman,
Author of An Intimate Understanding of America’s Teenagers: Shaking Hands With Aliens
As September approaches, almost every schoolteacher in America fills with excitement and trepidation. It is, after all, a new year. Like baseball in spring, anything seems possible for a teacher in the fall when it comes to a renewal of spirit: new students, new gimmicks, new courses–and hope does spring eternal. Most good teachers take a mental inventory of what needs to be done to become more successful in their classrooms; unfortunately, however, that usually means having to dwell temporarily on the downside of education. Read the rest of this entry »
July 3rd, 2008 by admin
Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior and Connect with their Kids
New Study Shows Parents Need the Most Help Talking
About Drugs and Alcohol as Kids Enter Teen Years
NEW YORK, NY,– For every parent of a teenager who has ever wondered “who is this kid?” a new web destination, launched today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, aims to make answering the question a little bit easier. Designed to help parents navigate the confusing, often frustrating teen years, “A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain” translates recent scientific findings that shed light on how brain development shapes teens’ behavior and personalities into easy-to-understand tips and tools for parents. Read the rest of this entry »
July 1st, 2008 by admin
By Lisa C. Greene and Foster W. Cline MD
I knew I was in trouble. She ripped the oxygen sensor off her finger and refused to put it back on.
Recovering from surgery isn’t easy for anyone but it’s especially challenging when the patient is only seven. My daughter was grumpy and uncooperative. That was understandable but not helping the situation. Coming out of surgery, she needed to be monitored; the medical sensors weren’t optional. Kasey was not responding well to the doses of loving kindness and patience shown by those around her. There was nothing anyone could do to satisfy her. She was simply cranky. Read the rest of this entry »
June 30th, 2008 by admin
By Lisa C. Greene and Foster W. Cline, MD
Jessica is generally a happy kid. But she didn’t look very sunny when she got home from school. So, her mom asked, “How was your day at school sweetheart?”
Jessica’s answer was slow, with some reluctance: “Well, mom, I don’t know…. not so great…. Read the rest of this entry »
May 16th, 2008 by admin
Preparing Your Child for Today’s World:
10 Tips for Teaching and Protecting Your Child
By Paula Statman
http://www.kidwisecorner.com/
How do you prepare your to child to navigate safely and confidently in the world, ready to deal with situations and people he or she may encounter? Here are 10 parenting tips to help make the journey a little more effective. Read the rest of this entry »
