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25th May 2007
When kids argue, the sights and sounds of conflict can be alarming and can make your stress level soar. While quieting things down is your first concern, engaging the quarrelers rather than simply laying down the law can provide lasting benefits.
Stand...
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25th May 2007
The numbers are alarming. Childhood obesity is on the rise, with almost 15 percent of children aged 10 to 17 years old considered overweight.1 The health concerns are clear. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and other obesity-related chronic diseases ...
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25th May 2007
“Alcohol remains the most heavily abused substance by America’s youth. We can no longer ignore what alcohol is doing to our children…Underage drinking is everybody’s problem and its solution is everyone’s responsibility.
—Acting Surgeon Gen...
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25th May 2007
Children, teens, and their parents are under more stress than ever. Lists of “things to do” and “stars to reach for” grow longer. More to do means more stress to manage. This advice about stress management for children may seem ironic but holds tr...
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25th May 2007
Hurricane Katrina has caused many people to feel overwhelmed, confused, and helpless—even children. As adults and parents, we all have a role in helping children deal with the crisis and making them feel safe.
For many people, a crisis like Hurricane...
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25th May 2007
About 10.8 million adolescents ages 12-20 are underage alcohol drinkers.
The above statement is not just an alarming statistic. It represents a real problem facing families, communities, and children every day. Children who drink are more likely to be ...
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25th May 2007
Girls have caught up with boys in a most unhealthy way—by increasing their use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs. Girls ages 12 to 17 now match boys in illegal drug and alcohol use and have actually surpassed boys in smoking cigarettes and misusing ...
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25th May 2007
What was he thinking? How could she? If you find yourself wondering what your teen was thinking, the answer may be “not much.” Kids often make snap judgments based on impulse, especially when situations come up quickly, leaving teens with little time ...
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25th May 2007
How much is enough? Parents of teens with disabilities may wonder about the best way to help these youth through adolescence. Sticking points may include what to expect, when to do more, when to back off, and how to balance the needs of other family membe...
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25th May 2007
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect a child in many different ways. Most people know that ADHD can cause children to struggle with things like sitting still, being quiet, paying attention, and staying organized. But ADHD also can ma...
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25th May 2007
How much are today’s youth drinking? Well, we found out all about teen alcohol use. An excellent source of alcohol use data is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Household Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Some...
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04th April 2007
A guide to understanding the impact of violent trauma on your loved ones and how you can help them
In the United States, your odds of falling victim to violence at some point in your lifetime are high. Even if you don’t encounter violence directly, ...
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04th April 2007
As a survivor of violent crime, you may face a wide range of emotional and physical struggles, along with some difficult questions that often surface: Why did this happen to me?
How will I ever heal from this? Why can’t I connect with others the way...
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04th April 2007
Eating disorders often are long-term illnesses that may require long-term treatment. In addition, eating disorders frequently occur with other mental disorders such as depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders (NIMH, 2002). The earlier these diso...
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04th April 2007
“Things seem to be getting worse. I just need help.”
Help is available anytime, anywhere.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential service for those who are seeking help when they feel like there is nowhere to turn. ...
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