Posted on August 17th, 2010 by Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell
Disciplining children is a fundamental factor in determining the ease in which a household operates. Children and teens have always ‘tested the waters’ to see how far they can get. However, it seems that today, parents are simply unwilling to say ‘no.’ Some adults appear quite eager to be their child’s best friend which can [...]
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Posted on July 14th, 2010 by drstephaniesmith
This week is Healthy Media for Youth Week (July 12-16), a week to draw attention to the impact that sexualized media images have on all of us, and in particular, girls and women. It also promotes national legislation to increase research, youth empowerment and media literacy programs, and create a Federal Communications Commission task force to help curb this serious issue.
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Posted on June 7th, 2010 by educharme
Summer vacation is around the corner for most of our children. While the kids are shouting with joy, parents may find themselves trying not to shout. Having the kids home all day for eight weeks can be a challenge.
Kids still do best when they have some structure. So, while flexibility is important, and the times to wake up and go to bed may be later, it’s helpful for kids — and parents — to schedule routine naps and time for quiet or reading.
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