The recent reports of young star Demi Lovatos admission to a treatment center, reportedly for cutting, has drawn new attention to this dangerous practice.Cutting, also called self-mutilation or self-abuse, appears to be on the rise amongst teens. In fact, one study found that nearly 17 percent of teens surveyed reported causing deliberate self-harm. Even though it is most commonly seen among adolescent girls, people of any age and any sex can...more
Whether you are merely on the fringes of the BDSM lifestyle, or it permeates the very fiber of your being and that of your partner/lover as well, there is something for everyone. New experiences and apparatuses to elicit wonderful and varied responses to heighten said experiences are just around the corner. Elation, even tears (of want and desire rather than pain or anguish, since sex should 'never' cause genuine harm) are a real chance with...more
Our children are not to be ignored or even put into a corner where there choices are made to look stupid.Whatever age they are, we need to listen to their ideas, help them achieve their personal goals, and give them a greater responsibility at earlier ages, if they so desire.Our children are the future but ignoring them when they are speaking up, humiliating them in front of others, and telling them they don't understand, must stop. They understand more than you think. The technology that they are expected to learn proves what they are capable of.It's time we sit down and listen to the "future". We are a different world today and our lives are meant to change and adapt to a new world. Our children will help us, if we let them. They will bring about necessary change in juvenile situations if only we would hear what they have to say. They are not victims but it is up to us, the adults, to allow them to see the importance of their ideas and their lives. I believe we should form groups nationwide, where the youth can take part in our government. It is important we, as parents. stop telling them to see things the way we do, and open up our hearts to see how they see. Part of education...more
The North Face Jackets - Style for ladies and Children Since childhood, folks have been taught to care for the environment. Girls and boys normally play in the parks and it's there where they discover to respect the natural world, to take care of Mother Nature.So who says North face jackets are just for men? The North Face is a firm that...more
Parents... What Bad Habits Are You Passing On To Your Soon To Be Driving Children?This article was prepared by a former police officer and raises the issue for parents of how they can take the first steps for preparing themselves to being the driving experience for young drivers. From his perspective, Gord Kowalchuk offers what he believes are his...more
Disciplining children is a real challenging task for parents and even more so if they have to deal with a defiant child. It is not much of a surprise to hear parents struggling to make defiant children listen to what they say. It can be easy to run out of creative ideas especially when the child simply ignores you completely or lash out at you when you ask them to do something. Here are a few ways that you can try if you want a defiant child to listen and become a little more compliant:Talk less. Since defiant children often contradict what you say, then it can work to your advantage if you talk less. Nagging them will just trigger a negative response so you can opt for a new approach. It would not only be less stressful on your part but you also have a better chance of making them listen to you if you avoid the reprimanding and yelling method.Allow them to make choices. More often than not, a child becomes defiant when they don't like to do what you are asking of them. By giving them options, you will become less of a bad guy because part of the consequences is their doing. For example, if your child refuses to tidy up his room, then you can tell him that you will do the cleaning...more
Children learn to display their particular behaviour during their formative period. Mother and father play a huge role in a childs life. They have a significant effect with regards to cultivating their kids behaviour with regards to their...more
Many parents wonder if their children have a need for a probiotic supplement and if there is even any benefit, which is a valid concern. You'll first need to know more about probiotics in order to make an educated decision. Once you are aware of...more
Divorce Affects Children As Well As The Parents It used to be that people, once married, would stay together for many years. However, these days, people are far more likely to be married more than once. Whatever the reason for this phenomenon...more
Santa's Best Christmas Gifts to Thrill a 7-Year-Old Boy or Woman If you wish to require a peek at some of Santa's best Christmas gifts to thrill a 7-year-recent boy or girl - then, keep tuned.Currently, you may already apprehend what your...more
What is the Best Nits Treatment For Children? A lice infestation is a very common and controversial problem for the parents of an infested child. The controversy revolves not on the issue of how their child got infested, but on which nits...more
Not everything with your teenager has to turn into a fight but somehow there always is that shouting match over the most benign things. Many parents avoid conversations with their young adults simply to avoid arguments. They even avoid projects...more