All Entries in the "Behavior Problems" Category
Why Is Nagging Counterproductive?
Not only does nagging grate the person at whom it is directed, it also does nothing for the nagger.
It does not lift one’s mood or make them feel better, because it produces no results for the most part.
So the next time you feel like nagging, ask yourself [...]
Identifying When You Are Nagging
Nagging is a pretty awful word; it is defined as “To annoy by constant scolding, complaining, or urging” or “find fault constantly,” and to be a “constant source of anxiety or annoyance.”
It has also some rather horrible synonyms: continuous, niggling, endless, relentless, never ending, interminable, complaining, [...]
Vodka Soaked Tampons? Beware!
For parents who are looking to monitor their teens’ behavior[child behavior problems] to make sure they raise responsible and sensible children; here is one more headache to deal with: Vodka Soaked Tampons!
This is apparently the new high, which teens are indulging in: actually drinking the stuff is an invitation to getting caught because [...]
How To Tackle Bad Language In Children?
What would you do if you enter your house and suddenly you hear your kid say the F word?
As a parent, you might get shocked and start to think about what to do.
The common mistake is scolding the children for using bad language[Toddler language] but completely missing the mark of explaining to [...]
What To Do When A Child Steals?
There are a few steps you can use when dealing with a child who steals starting with talking.
If they do not stop the behavior the lack of understanding in the communication between the parent and the child may lead to more strict disciplinary actions. [child discipline]
The first method, although considered to be [...]
Alcopops And Underage Drinking: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
Underage drinking in the United States is common, and cause for concern.
As many as 20 percent of students in the 8th grade and 40 percent of students in the 12th grade consume alcohol.
Underage drinking is associated with impaired judgment, making poor decisions, driving under the influence, and future drinking problems. [Teen Drinking]
The [...]
Are Kids Just As Selfish As Their Parents?
This week’s report from the Good Childhood Inquiry attested that children are suffering from the equivalent levels of adult selfishness and general adult-style negative feelings.
It has been proven that children suffer more from anxiety and nervous problems than those of preceding generations. This seems to be caused by unstable [...]
Six Bad Behaviors And How To Handle Them
Children-by all means-are lovable, adorable, and yes, cute! They can melt your heart like butter in the hot sun.
With a dash of their eyes, they will get you to do what they want, and with the pout of their lips, you will forget that you were angry.
However, this cuteness can only go so far, especially [...]
Children Of Smokers Tend To Be More Impulsive
Adolescents may have more in common with their smoking parents than previously thought, a new study conducted by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds.
These adolescents may also share a tendency to act impulsively, a trait that could be linked to a decision to become a smoker.
The study may help identify behavioral risk factors for adolescent [...]
Is Your Teenager Behaving Badly?
Your teenaged daughter has just answered you rudely, when all you did was ask her where she was off to, wearing the skimpy clothes.
You are trying your best to control your temper, because you do not want to make things worse than they are already, but you really don’t know what [...]
