Posts tagged parenting
Understanding Media: Making Wise Choices
06 months ago
by Westheights
in In the Community
Informative evening with Canadian youth specialist, Paul Robertson, who has travelled the world bringing his seminars to youth and parents alike. This talk is open to students, youth leaders, parents, and any other adults who may benefit from this informative seminar. (more…)
Media.Faith.Culture Parents 101 Course
06 months ago
by Westheights
in Children
Growing up, you didn’t have the Internet, your friends didn’t cut themselves and text messaging wasn’t even on the radar. How can we help guide our children to live Godly lives amidst this kind of cultural climate? (more…)
10 Ways to Protect your Kids on Facebook
01 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Technology
Facebook turned 7 years old this month. There are almost 600 million people on Facebook, including 40% of the U.S. population. Facebook users are getting younger and younger. How do you protect your kids from the questionable material, from posting “too much info,” and from predators on Facebook? (more…)
The Whining Cure: Steps to stop that annoying habit
01 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Family Life
“Want to be a calmer parent? Then learn how to break your kid’s annoying habit: whining. As any parent knows, whining is one of the most irritating of kids’ habits. But take heart: whining is learned, so it can be unlearned — with the help of this four-step plan.” (more…)
Help your Child Take a More Positive Attitude
01 year ago
by Nel Slater
in Family Life
The recent posting on Teaching Your Child Perseverance (thanks Doug) reminds me of the reading I am doing lately on Teaching Your Child Optimism.
Martin Seligman has a refreshing new focus on positive psychology as a counterbalance to the sometimes overemphasis on mental illness. He has studied happiness and come up with 6 virtues that are (more…)
How To Teach Your Child Perseverance
01 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Family Life
“Perseverance often makes the critical distinction between whether kids succeed or fail. Will they have the inner strength to keep on or be plagued by self-defeat, be unwilling to give it their best shot? Children who learn to bounce back and not let setbacks get them down have gained a valuable skill for life. (more…)
Raising Tobacco-Free Kids
31 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Family Life
Reality Check: One in five high school students smoke. More than 3 million U.S. teens are cigarette smokers. The biggest increase in cigarette users are teen girls. More than 2,000 children under the age of 18 start smoking each day. One out of every three cancer deaths is caused by tobacco…and tobacco-related cancer deaths are preventable. (more…)
Is Your Child an Easy Target For Predators?
01 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Family Life
“Teaching children the difference between a good secret and a bad secret is not difficult and it is a must to keeping our children safe. Predators (could be a family member, coach, babysitter etc. – 90% of the time a child is harmed it is by someone they know) want your child to be able to keep a secret.” (more…)
Teaching Kids Safety Smarts
01 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Family Life
Parenting advice shared on Dateline that could save your child’s life, including:
- How would your child respond to a stranger knocking at your door? Are you sure?
- How to Teach Safety Smart skills
- 6 Critical Safety Skills Every Child and Teen Should Learn (more…)
No cell phone use during class: What? [Humour]
21 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Family Life
For anyone with an opinion on the use of cell phones during classes at school, this writer takes a humorous approach to the subject… (more…)
How to Be Friends with Your Teen on Facebook
31 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Technology
Teen: “The day my mom said she was even thinking about joining Facebook I went on profile lockdown. I immediately began cleaning up photos, defriending loose cannon friends from college, blocking certain sections of my profile, reading through old comments…just in case.”
How can parents be friends with their kids on Facebook without annoying the heck out of their kids—or worse, getting defriended? (more…)
What I Am Reading This Week
01 year ago
by Todd Lester
in Book Reviews
Would you like to read a book that proves through research that many of the things you intuitively believe about parenting is wrong? Then Po Bronson’s Nurture Shock is for you. Not to discourage you at all because this is a really good book. You might as well find out if you have been doing something wrong. Depending on the age of your children, you can either apologize or correct your ways. (more…)
Free Seminar On “The Teenage Brain”
01 year ago
Navigating the teenage years is challenging. The teenage brain develops while independence, decision-making and responsibilities change. This presentation helps parents understand this developmental stage and offers effective parenting strategies to enhance development; manage issues around drug/alcohol use, pregnancy and mental health; and encourage success in education, employment and life. (more…)
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