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School Shootings…Is My Kid Safe?

In light of the recent publicized shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, the movie theatre shooting in Colorado and reminders of the school shootings at Columbine High School in Aurora, Colorado, Virginia Tech and a Paducah, Kentucky high school. These are no longer isolated incidents. There are school shootings all across the United States. These are serious threats to the safety of our children. Violence surrounds us. It is…
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March 19, 2013
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My Son Has Drastically Changed…

The sweet little boy that would hug and kiss me goodbye has turned into someone I don’t know. He is starting to get into trouble at school. He is hanging out with a group of guys I don’t approve of. His attitude has become defiant and disrespectful. He is skipping school. His grades are falling. I don’t know where he is. He comes home whenever he wants. He came home…
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March 19, 2013
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Ways to Deal with Anger

Here are some healthy ways to deal with anger. As a parent, modeling appropriate behavior for your teen speaks more than words. Some people choose to ignore or bottle up anger, but this approach may actually cause more harm because the root problem is never addressed. Instead, try to manage anger so it can become more positive. RELAX – Breathe deeply from your diaphragm (your belly, not your chest) and…
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March 18, 2013
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Cyberbullying Information Part 4 of 4

How to prevent Cyberbullying Parents need to be informed about technology and aware of cyberbullying. Our teens are technology savvy. Ask for your teen’s passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency. Remind your teen not to share their passwords with others. Installing parental control filtering software or monitoring programs are one option for monitoring your child’s online behavior, but do not rely solely on these…
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March 18, 2013
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Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Behavior Symptoms Adopted children are most often diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Children diagnosed with RAD are responding to events in their early life that may include neglect or abuse.  In addition, the early exposure to such stressors in early life makes them highly sensitive to other stressors during later life. It is important to note that children with RAD see the world differently than…
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March 15, 2013