01 March, 2021Adolescent SexualityBullyingsexual assaultsexual harassment Talk to your children about sexual assault. I know an amazing dad who successfully navigates conversations about sex and relationships. He stays on top of parenting issues that center on ...
Children that have obesity face other chronic diseases early on in life such as heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, orthopedics issues (hip/knee/back pain), and diabetes. They are also more prone to develop stress, sadness, bullying, social isolation, and low self-esteem. What...
Of course we should always try to open up the conversation, and give our kids a chance to talk to us if case they are willing. Hopefully, some encouraging words and a bit of reassurance will be received well. {Unfortunately, bullying is a real issue, and it is wise to check in to m...
School shootings, adolescent addictions, bullying, eating disorders, depression and suicide, cutting, pregnancy. There is no lack of bad news to be told about teenagers today. Maybe you believe that will never happen to 'my child.' And maybe it won't. But crises aren't always the stories ...
There is also research that supportive friendships in adolescents are helpful and shield adolescents from the negative outcomes of bullying. Strong friendships can also enhance self-worth in adolescence (Schacther et al., 2021). The middle school girls empowerment group I started, entitled “Glowing...
Violent behavior is a growing problem. With movies, video games, books, web sites – virtually every form of media – glamorizing violence, children can become desensitized to it. Look out for warning signs: playing with weapons, threatening or bullying other children, violence to pets or animal...
While some events are clear bullying and warrant parental involvement, most incidents fall in a gray area. Many incidents today get called “bullying” but are really kids being mean, rude, or insensitive. There are no tidy answers, but I do know this:Not every problem your child faces will...
years now, I've supported the NSPCC charity and I also support ChildLine, who I think do some fantastic work. I've run marathons to raise funds for the charity and I act as a kind of celebrity ambassador for ChildLine.Which of the anti-bullying campaigns are you now involved with?I...
Continue readingYour Child Could Develop Anxiety From Bullying The Best Advice To Follow When Confronting A Bully Bullying is just one of those things that can happen to you whether you’re a kid or an adult. And sometimes, the only way to make it stop is to do something about it yoursel...
Even if you get countless eye rolls, focus on the main course, which is the connection with your children. Bullying Cyberbullying: It's Poisonous Hannah Leib LCSW on May 26, 2023 A Personal Perspective: I was cyberbullied as a teenager back in 2010. Now in 2023, I am here to he...