At-Risk Youth
For some kids, adolescence is hard. Running away, homelessness, drug and alcohol use, legal troubles and failing grades put these kid at risk for serious consequences. Here´s some information to help
Because I Love You [offsite link] The website for a non-profit parent organization called "Because I Love You". They work to support parents of troubled children, and approach parenting with the perspective of "structure, consequences and consistency." Dr. Sylvia Rimm: Articles for Parents [offsite link] Dr. Sylvia Rimm is a psychologist and best selling author who speaks nationally on topics related to at risk youth. Check out her list of articles for parents and educators. Family Therapy that Works [offsite link] An article that examines what family therapy is and how to find an excellent therapist. Growing Up Too Fast  Do you feel your "tween" is growing up too fast? Guess what - you are not alone. Psychologists, researchers and sociologists are expressing concern along the same lines. The book "Growing Up Too Fast", by Dr. Sylvia Rimm, concords. Learn what you can do! Planned Parenthood [offsite link] Planned Parenthood is a US program that offers information and services with regard to sexual health, women´s health and pregnancy. Stop the Hate  Unfortunately, hate crimes are still one of society's ills. Read on to find out more... Teenagers and Birth Control  What you need to know about teenagers and birth control, so that you can be informed when it's time to have tough discussions about sexual health and responsibility. What if Your Child is the Bully?  Bullying is big news lately. Anti-bullying campaigns are springing up, celebrities are speaking out against it. Everyone, it seems, is aware of the problem. But what do you do if you find out that your child is the one doing the bullying? Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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