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Teen Suicidal Behavior
Teenage suicide is a tragic and complicated issue that doesn’t easily answer the question, “Why?” Teen suicidal behavior can be traced to many reasons, including social, economic, family and individual risk factors, according to Diana Mahoney, writing for “Entrepreneur” magazine. The one bright spot to hold onto is that suicide risk diminishes when a teenager feels a connection to a parent or other caregiver, according to results of a 2000 study published in the journal, “Pediatrics.”
A Psychologist’s View on the Bullying Phenomenon
ModernMom interviewed bullying expert Peter J. Favaro, Ph.D., a psychologist, author, educator and CEO of New York City Conflict Resolution Services. His new website rubberduckyposse.com (see link below) provides helpful tools and information about bullying for parents and kids. Here are some important pieces of information you should know about bullying and how it affects your kids.
Communicate with Your Baby in the Womb
For many of us, modern life relegates parenting to an on the job experience. Its often a lonely journey and can leave one filled with anxiety and worry. One things for sure, we are not alone on this wonderful, exhilarating and often emotionally complex ride that is the experience of raising a family. But if you look around, there is wisdom and guidance everywhere and you simply need to seek it out.
Communication With Your Baby Begins At Conception
For many of us, modern life relegates parenting to an on the job experience. Its often a lonely journey and can leave one filled with anxiety and worry.