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Tag Archives: bullying
Challenges of Parenting – Questions and Answers
With school back on the agenda again, are you facing new challenges in parenting this fall? In the midst of your routine – supervising homework, driving carpool and monitoring after school activities – know that you can find support here at Her Mentor Center for the issues affecting your kids, no matter what their age. Here are some questions about your concerns as well as strategies we’ve put together to help you deal with them. If your youngster is in grade school, are you tempted to follow that familiar yellow … Continue reading →
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Tagged Boomerang kids, bullying, children, college expenses, family, helicopter parents, kidults, parenting challenges, sexting, strategies, unplug from electronics, Whose Couch Is It Anyway
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Disconnect for Your Own Good
In this digital age, technological distractions have taken the place of uninterrupted quiet time. More and more we deprive ourselves of opportunities to disconnect. How about clearing your head and making room for yourself? Take a long walk and let your mind wander. Your internal space will change as you transition from high stress to the welcome awe-inspiring beauty of nature. The shift toward a more peaceful awareness will occur organically. And the silence can be loud enough to awaken your internal voice. Think about your negative feelings and what triggers … Continue reading →
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Tagged bullying, digital age, disconnect, high stress, negative feelings, self doubt, social media, technology
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Sibling Aggression and Mental Health
Isn’t sibling rivalry normal? Fights between sisters and brothers are so common they’re often dismissed as just a part of growing up. If you have siblings, of course you’ve affected each other. But a recent study from the University of New Hampshire finds that sibling aggression is associated with increased levels of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. The researchers, among the first to study sibling aggression across a wide age and geographic range, analyzed data from a sample of over 3,500 children, ages one through 17. They looked … Continue reading →
Support for Parents
Now that Labor Day has passed and summer is officially over, are your kids back in school? Before you begin the new cycle of carpools, homework, sports and after school activities, this might be a good time to step back and think about parenting and where you can look for support when you’re facing the inevitable challenges of raising children. It seems like there are always issues with your kids no matter what age or level of school. Here are some questions for you and resources we’ve put together to … Continue reading →
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Tagged bullying, challenges, college, dorm room, electronics, helicopter parents, letting go, mothering, parenting, raising children, risky, school, sexting, solutions, support, technology, teens
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