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A Parent’s Shame

Having a Child with a Mental Health Issue You’ve probably seen failed exams and missed curfews, yelling and tears, tickets and fines, community service and jail time. But you’ve also likely seen the sideways looks of accusatory blame, sighs of exhaustion, curled lips of exasperation, …

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When Does Discipline Cross the Line to Abuse?

It can be a confusing distinction for parents: when does disciple become abuse? Even star athletes fall victim to the confusion. Just look at the recent case involving NFL star Adrienne Peterson and his son.1 Each state has its own definition of what constitutes child abuse, but a story in the …

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Electronic Cigarettes

A Guide for Parents and Educators By Donna Graham, RN. Reposted with author consent. Original article here. Being a parent is a huge blessing, but it’s also a huge responsibility. One of your key responsibilities as a parent is to keep your children healthy, and away from tobacco, drugs, …

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Preparing your Biological Child for a Foster or Adoptive Sibling

Bringing a new member into the family, whether through foster care or adoption, can be an adjustment for your children. Your child is most likely used to having his or her parents all to themselves. To help your child adapt to having a new family member, you can discuss their concerns and involve …

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7 Relief Strategies for Parents

Caring for a child is challenging and stressful, and becomes even more taxing when that child struggles with emotional and/or behavioral issues. When this is the case, your family will be working through many worries, fears, and concerns about your child’s future and general wellbeing. Dealing …

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Recognizing When Your Child Has Been the Victim of Sexual Assault

You can’t avoid the headlines about sexual assault, these days. Many women and men are coming forward to make their abuse known. But sexual assault is just as likely to happen to a child or adolescent. Sexual assault is a broad term that can include inappropriate touching, unwanted sexual …

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How to Make Bad News Feel Better

Bad news can come in a variety of forms, from job loss, a relationship breakup, a surprising diagnosis, or even to the death of a loved one. Receiving bad news can affect your body and life in a multitude of ways, even triggering your fight or flight response. According to Medical News Today, …

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The Value in Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training is designed to prepare youth for initial entry into employment. Vocational education utilizes hands-on learning while offering opportunity and exposure to a variety of skill-based activities within a career-focused environment. The goal of vocational education is to …

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