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Child Behavior Problems at School

Most parents would like to assume that their child sits, ready to learn in school each day, but this is not always the case. Even the most-attentive parents can produce children who, for one reason or another, struggle to behave in school. By understanding the behavioral issues that your child may exhibit in school as well as the proper way for you to respond to reports of school problems, you can play an active role in remediating your child’s behavior and getting him back on the track to academic success.

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Books on Teaching a Child With Behavior Problems

While many students with behavioral problems are just as academically capable as their peers, their inability to control their actions can make it difficult for them to succeed in school. By educating themselves on ways in which they can help these struggling students, teachers can more effectively meet these pupils’ needs and decrease the likelihood that their behavioral challenges get in the way of their academic success.

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Consequences of Teen Drug Abuse

If there is one thing a teen hates hearing, it is when you say, “Because I said so.” Many parents pull out this go-to response when teens question the rules. For some teens, this response makes them even more eager to engage in the forbidden behavior. When talking to your teen about drug abuse, it is vital that you resist the urge to state that drugs are bad. Your teen will not understand the full array of potential consequences associated with drug use. When you speak to your teen about drugs, share with him the real reasons why he should refrain from drug abuse.

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Early Signs of Teenage Mental Illness

No parent wants her teen to struggle with the complication and confusion associated with mental illness; however, all too frequently teens are forced to bear the burden of this mental challenge. While nothing you can do can prevent your teen from developing a mental illness, you can watch for signs so you can catch any metal illnesses that do strike early, and therefore respond more effectively.

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Is My Child Overweight?

The number of overweight kids has tripled in the United States from 1970 to 2010, according to Scholastic News Online, and the biggest contributor to this weight increase is television. When kids sit around and watch too much TV, they are not active and tend to snack. Sometimes, it isn’t easy to tell whether your child is overweight because children grow at different times and at different rates.