It is not very uncommon to see withdrawn and shy kids in schools. These kids are aloof and somewhat indifferent to other children. Most likely, these kids seem unhappy because they are being bullied at school. Being bullied can be a total nightmare for any child. Although bullying can also be experienced by adults, this kind of social act frequently happens among kids or adolescents. Define bullyingBullying...more
Some of the most challenging moments for any high school teacher may be handling disruptive teenagers. During the teen years, rebellion and finding one's self are the preoccupations of the masses - and this often results in a classroom filled with hormone-fueled bad boys and girls. Disciplining the teenager is a real challenge because they are no longer children but not yet adults. Finding the appropriate method for controlling the rebellious or...more
Plastic surgery is not just popular among adult men and women. Many teenagers are also undergoing cosmetic treatments such as breast augmentation and rhinoplasty to ear reshaping and BOTOX injections. While most doctors recommend that plastic surgery patients are at least 18 years of age, some doctors will perform treatment on younger patients. Some procedures, such as ear reshaping and cleft palate repair on children are viewed as more ethical than performing breast augmentation on teenagers.Reconstructive ProceduresReconstructive plastic surgery procedures are performed on children, adolescents, and teenagers to repair birth defects, deformities, and scars from injuries. Cleft palate repair is one reconstructive procedure offered by plastic surgeons; some surgeons even perform the procedure on a pro bono basis. Other reconstructive plastic surgery procedures that may be performed on younger patients include skin grafts and mole removal.Cosmetic ProceduresThere is much debate over which plastic surgery procedures can ethically be performed on younger patients. Many teenagers face ridicule and taunting from their peers if they have a large nose, excess fat under the chin, or...more
Vinyl siding eventually needs to be cleaned. Weather, neighborhood kids throwing balls and shooting BB guns, tree limbs banging during storms and a multitude of other natural and man-made siding disasters occur. Though the obvious damage catches your immediate attention you may not notice smaller vinyl siding repairs that need to be made until...more
Are you alarmed about your child's seemingly disrespectful behavior towards you and other authority figures? You may be perplexed because you're not sure if the behavior is really disrespect or if it's the child's way of expressing frustration. All children behave badly at times. However when they are defiant, hostile and refuse...more
The rise of false accusations of abuse in child custody proceedings is very disturbing. Courts often choose to "err on the side of caution," and refuse to grant custody to the accused parent. Sometimes, the accused parent cannot even obtain parenting time (child visitation), even after investigation finds no evidence of abuse. While many of these cases are real and very important to prosecute to the full extent, so many parents making up stories to win a custody battle have caused a corruption of the system that may not ever be fully remedied.Making a false abuse allegation is a horrible thing to do to a child. The child will often have to undergo unnecessary and intrusive medical and psychological examinations. If the allegations are of sexual abuse, the physical examinations of the child can be extremely embarrassing to the child. Also, depending upon the circumstances and the age of the child, the false accusations can cause a permanent rift between the child and the accused parent, the accusing parent, or both.Historically, parents who complained of false accusations were ignored. However, recent studies illustrate how common false allegations are. In Ontario, an analysis of...more
When you are in a lot of debt it might be hard to put food on the table. With all the different bills that have to be paid for, sometimes you are required to pick and choose--food this week, the mortgage the next. But in America, when people have...more
The birth of a new born is a miracle of life. A baby brings with it joy and happiness in our world which cannot be compared to anything. If your friend or a family member recently had a baby boy then you cannot wait to buy him something. Searching...more
Getting a child or a toddler dressed can sometimes be an ordeal. This article offer some tips to help carers and parents make this activity smooth and free from conflict.Should a parent or carer give the child choices regarding what to...more
Why does a child need and benefit from a daily routine?By having a daily routine running in your household your child will have a structure that will help them to focus and discipline their lives. If they do not have a daily routine they will not be...more
It is important to reward a child but also to keep a healthy balance and not over do it. This article offers parents and carers some ways in which they can reward children to reinforce good behaviour.Why should a carer or parent reward...more
When it comes to shoe shopping, even we adults are stumped at times. So shopping for children's shoes is even more of a task. One needs to be extra careful as children have tender feet, and a wrong kind of footwear could result in...more