Game, Contest Teach Children Practical Life Skills
Posted August 29th, 2009Silvester Thompson asked: Most people learn how to deal with conflicts, face their fears, overcome challenges and solve problems by trial and error. Thus, parents might be at a loss as to how to effectively teach their children these types of skills.“In my psychiatric practice, I’ve realized that children face many challenges and complex choices [...]
Understanding the Gay Teen
Posted August 28th, 2009Anne Wolski asked: In the past, it could be said that talking to your teens about sexuality was relatively straightforward. These discussions normally centred on the average heterosexual relationships without any reference to alternative sexualities such as homosexual and bisexual orientations. However, it is imperative in modern society to teach our children about alternative sexual [...]
Things They Don’t Teach you in Management Training
Posted August 27th, 2009Louise A. Kiernan, MA, PHR asked: Things They Don’t Teach You in Management TrainingI once had a boss who, when hiring a Manager would half jokingly tell the Staffing Manager, “If they say they like working with people, don’t hire them!” She knew that “working with people” is arguably the most difficult aspect of a [...]
Truancy in Teenagers
Posted August 23rd, 2009Nivea David asked: Truancy is something that was easier to deal with in our parent’s day. It is define as the dictionary calls ‘the act or condition of being absent without permission’ were standard. A good lashing helped clear up any doubt as to the relevant authorities’ feelings on the subject. It was pretty primitive, [...]
What You Need to Know About Online Poker
Posted August 23rd, 2009John Temp asked: Players that play online poker aren’t exactly world renowned for their patience. You don’t want to be the guy that everybody is waiting for to make a move. So, learn the fundamentals of the game, before you start dealing with the pros.If you do have some experience with poker and you know [...]
Workplace Stress
Posted August 21st, 2009Peter Gitundu asked: United Nations International Labor Organization describes workplace stress as a global epidemic. Studies show that out of every four workers in the United States, three describe their job as being stressful. There are passionate words used to describe workplace stress and so much seriousness comes out revealing that this kind of stress [...]
Bullying at School: Empower Yourself to Protect Your Child Against School Bullying
Posted August 19th, 2009Barry Kareful asked: Certainly as parents we all realize bullying at school is on the rise. School bullying statistics for some countries of the world are now citing figures as high as 25%, or one in four children attending school are either bully victims, are engaged in bullying themselves, or are both!The chances are very [...]
Fathers’ unique parenting skills can help child’s social development
Posted August 18th, 2009James Dunsford asked: According to new research, it may be beneficial for fathers to be a kid again, at least for a little bit.For some fathers, wrestling and playing video games with their kids can lead to some light teasing on both sides, especially if you are losing. While it may not seem like it, [...]
Ten Self Esteem Building Strategies That Work
Posted August 15th, 2009Kevin Sinclair asked: The decision to improve your self esteem can be an important step in improving your life and gaining the respect of other people. Although, building your self esteem is not difficult, you do need to know how to go about it. Here are ten ways to help your self esteem grow:1. Choose your [...]
Bullying at school
Posted August 5th, 2009Sajid Latif asked: Bullying happens, however much we dislike the idea. But the effects of bullying can last into adulthood, so it’s important that everyone helps to protect bullied children.What is bullying?Bullying at school, and elsewhere, can take many forms, including violent attacks, threats, name calling, social isolation, hitting, tormenting and humiliation. If children are [...]