Mentors
April 15, 2010
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Mentors, much like lanterns, can “illuminate dark and uncertain paths, calm and still doubts and fears with encouraging words, wise lessons, gentle touches, firm nudges
ACS PARENT RESOURCE BLOG
Eating Disorders (Part 2)
April 13, 2010
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Symptoms of Anorexia • Severe dieting • Intense fear of being fat • Rigid exercise • Dressing in layers • Complaints of being cold •
Eating Disorders (Part 1)
April 9, 2010
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It is common for adolescents to be concerned about how they look. They commonly feel self-conscious about their weight as their bodies are changing and
School Bullying (Part 5 of 5)
April 4, 2010
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Role of Adults Several factors collectively contribute to bullying and other antisocial behaviors and may be found both in the home and in the school;
School Bullying (Part 4 of 5)
April 2, 2010
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Characteristics of Bullies: TYPICALLY, school bullies are aggressive and intensely impulsive, and their behavior may be fueled by their own physical strength or strong social
School Bullying (Part 3 of 5)
March 31, 2010
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Bullying Statistics: Bullying generally begins in the elementary grades, peaks in the sixth through eighth grades, and persists into high school. This survey, the first
School Bullying (Part 2 of 5)
March 29, 2010
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Bullying: Why are we concerned? Research indicates that in addition to the negative effects suffered by the direct target bullies, witnesses to bullying develop a
School Bullying (Part 1 of 5)
March 26, 2010
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The Definition of Bullying: A desire to hurt + a hurtful action + a power imbalance + repetition (typically) + an unjust use of power
Adolescents in middle school (Quick tips)
March 24, 2010
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Build self-esteem in your children… •Kids who feel good about themselves are much less likely than other kids to turn to illegal substances to get
