Words of Wisdom: Parenting Teens in a World Filled with Violence

Thought for the Day: I'm still catching up and posting late in the day, but taking time off always puts things a bit off schedule. Today's quote arose from a session with a client about their 16 year old daughter. My client and his wife were having a difference of opinion on whether to allow their daughter to take walks to town and back in the early evening by herself. My client feels they live in a safe community with a few stores, coffee shops, a library and a small movie theater less than a mile from their home. He could not understand why his wife was worried. I played devil's advocate and asked my client what he thought his wife's fears might be.

Saturday's Songs for the Soul: Hunter Hayes on Bullying and Being Different

Thought for the Day: On my drive to Boston, I listened to country radio. The radio in my car does not pick up any country stations in Connecticut until I reach Hartford.  Therefore, I had not heard this song until last week. It caught my attention for Saturday's Songs for the Soul since it captures the psychological pain and angst of feeling (or at times wanting to feel) invisible during adolescence. In addition, it gives hope to anyone who is feeling different or is bullied that someday life will improve and they will be proud of their uniqueness.

Friday's Fabulous Finds: The Importance of Consequences for Misbehavior, Focus for Children's Mental Health, & Myths About Creativity

Thought for the Day: I was away from my office today till now, therefore, I am just getting to Friday's Fabulous Finds.  This week three articles focus on issues related to children, adolescents, & parenting. I was excited to see that a High School football coach took action when he heard members of his team were bullying others online & that their behavior & studies were less than exemplary. It was also good to hear that parents were supportive of the coaches decision.  The parents in Stephentown could learn from their Utah counterparts.  The second fins concerns why kids need to learn to focus & how parents & teachers can help them.  Finally the third find challenges some myths about creativity.  Here they are:

1) Utah High School Football Coach Suspends Entire Team Amid Reports Of Cyberbullying

2) An Open Letter To The Parents Of The Stephentown 300

3) What Helps Kids Focus Better -- and Why They Need Help 

4) Everything You Thought You Knew About Creativity Is Wrong

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Tomorrow, on Saturday's Songs for the Soul, I will share one of my followers story & a song that has helped her over the years.

Friday's Fabulous Finds: Yelling Vs. Physical Punishment. Think Positive, Psychotherapy Vs. Drugs & Teaching Heroism

Thought for the Day: Somehow Friday has slipped away, but here are four fabulous finds from this week. There is an interesting study which found that the impact of yelling at teens is similar to physical punishment. A video on a study which shows how quickly thinking positive thoughts about yourself can improve your mood. Did you know that even though there has been a rise in psycho-pharmological treatment, that most people prefer psychotherapy to drug therapy for depression and anxiety? The third stdy explains this phenomenon. Finally, an interesting program that teaches youth to become heroes. Hope you like these finds and have a wonderful weekend.

1) Yelling at teens: similar effect to physical punishment

2) A video on The power of positive thinking.

3) Most mental health patients prefer psychotherapy over drugs

4) Teaching Heroism How One Program Is Helping Kids Become Heroes by Kendra Cherry, About.com Guide

Sunday's Comic Strips: Surviving Adolesence

Thought for the Day: Here's a lighter look at life with adolescents from my HealthTap TipTaps. What helps you survive living with your adolescent?

TipTap: Adolescent health

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If it feels like your teen has been abducted by aliens. Remember in a few yrs they'll be sane again.

Dr. Barbara Lavi

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