Character and Values
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Books that Teach  Parents who understand the benefits of reading will make it an important part of their children’s lives. However, which books are best? Here’s information to help parents identify books that teach along with a few recommendations. Boosting Self-Esteem in Girls  Bombarded with images of perfection, a decline in self-esteem begins at an early age and research has shown it can have long lasting effects. Here are steps parents can take to change that trend. Casey Anthony and Dysfunctional Behavior  The case of a missing child made famous by the disturbing behavior of her mother, brings to light an important question- are dysfunctional behaviors a consequence of nature or nurture? Cyber-Cheating in School  Students face challenges in school but parents face challenges as well. Technology makes it easier to cheat and unfortunately, parents are unaware until it’s too late. Healthy Diets and Healthy Minds  Kids eating habits don't just shape their bodies, but they also shape their minds. Parents should be aware how a healthy or unhealthy diet affects their kids on a daily basis. Helping Kids Succeed in School  What can parents do to help their children succeed in school? Here are a few tips to keep your kids on the right track! Improving Family Online Communication  Through texting and social media, families are happily connecting electronically. However, this new, immediate and convenient communication can sometimes disrupt family harmony. Here are a few guidelines which can help avoid those written communication problems! In Defense of Fathers  For many, the only time fathers are given heavy consideration is on Father’s Day. The role of a father is often underrated and in some families nonexistent. What are the ramifications of the fatherless households and what can Dads do to make a comeback? Kids and Prescription Drug Abuse  Alarming and disturbing, prescription drug abuse in kids as young as twelve is on the rise. Are parents unwittingly responsible? Learning through Music  Music is great to use when entertaining, but did you know that it's also great to use when teaching? What are the educational benefits for your children when music is a part of their lives? Mentoring Kids  Long term mentoring is an important part of a parent’s responsibility. Here are 7 guidelines that can help teach kids essential character building lessons. Overweight Children  Obesity in children is problematic and on the rise. Here are a few tips for parents who are ready to promote a healthier lifestyle for their families. Parenting Styles  Can you identify your parenting style? Find out the consequences that your parenting behavior may have on your children. Parents as Bad Influences  Forget celebrities and athletes, overall, it’s parents who have the biggest influence on their kids. As number one role model, do parents unknowingly teach kids the worst lessons of all? Here are five questions that every parent should ask themselves. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children  Stress can cause behavioral changes in your child. Sever stress can cause PTSD, even in children. What should parents look for to alert them that what their child is experiencing is more than just growing pains? Siblings and Verbal Abuse  Verbal abuse between siblings can have far reaching effects into adulthood. What can parents do to help now? Teach Kids to “Go Green”!  Here are a few tips to teach children how to do their part to help the environment. Even at an early age children can help! Teaching Financial Responsibility  Want to teach your teens the value of money? Here’s a great financial tool that’s been successful in many households! Text Etiquette for Kids  Technology have forced responsible adults to educate kids about online predators, cyber bullies and issues of privacy. However, parents should also include another important lesson – Text Etiquette. Since your kids already participate in the “dos”, here are five “don’ts” to pass along to them.
The Bully Victim and Bystander Personalities  Bullying happens a lot between children, especially in school. Do the victims of bullying share personality traits which makes them a target? What steps can parents take to create a safe environment and stop bullying? The Kid’s Book of Good Sportsmanship  Need a good reference guide to teach good sportsmanship to your kids? The Kid’s (and parent too!) Book of Good Sportsmanship may just be the teaching guide you need. Here’s the review. The Selfish Child  Are selfish children born or made? Even for siblings growing up in the same household, the overbearingly selfish mindset of one of their brothers or sisters can be baffling. Here are five ways parents contribute to a child’s selfish personality trait and the connection it has with their birth order. Top 10 Ways to Teach Your Kids Values [offsite link] This is a helpful article showing lots of ways to teach your kids values every day. It follows the ideas of teaching "in-the-moment" and leading by example. What Parents Should Know about "Sexting"  “Sexting” is an example of how fast technology is evolving to keep up with the current generation. However the legal system can be unforgiving, even to minors. Parents need to be aware of the serious consequences for those involved and the steps they can take to protect their kids. 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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