Peer pressure has both positive and negative effects on kids. The following is a look at the effects of peer pressure:Negative peer pressure:The three main effects of negative peer pressure is that it is bad for a child's self-esteem, it will negatively influence clear … [Read more...] about What is the Effect of Peer Pressure On My Child?
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Need to Know: The Effects of Peer Pressure on Your Child
We have all heard of peer pressure and how it can lead to poor choices, and doing things we may not have done otherwise. The following is a look at the effects of peer pressure, both positive and negative, and why it is important to understand these affects if we want our … [Read more...] about Need to Know: The Effects of Peer Pressure on Your Child
Five Coping Tips for Your Teenager’s Stress
Our bodies react to different changes in life. Stress is caused from a number of things. Stress is actually a good thing, as it helps to balance out our lives. The problem many people face with stress is when they allow it to overtake their lives to the point where it starts to … [Read more...] about Five Coping Tips for Your Teenager’s Stress
Peer Pressure, Friends and Drugs
Talking about the hard issues like sex, alcohol, and drugs is hard for any parent. You often feel nervous and scared. You feel awkward and like you may not say the right thing. Don't worry. Prepare before you talk to your child, but just relax. They want to know about it and … [Read more...] about Peer Pressure, Friends and Drugs
Why You Should Get to Know Your Child’s Friend
Some parents believe the best time to get to know a child's friend is when they enter the adolescent years and are embarking on a independence and more freedom. Although this time is crucially important in knowing who your child is hanging out with, it's just as important to … [Read more...] about Why You Should Get to Know Your Child’s Friend
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