(Published Oct. 1, 1997) It’s never been easy being a teenager, but two studies released today found that up to half of America’s teens face risks — poverty, welfare, the absence of one or both parents, or sexual abuse — that could lead to dropping out of school, joblessness and — for girls — pregnancy…. Read more »
* Adult designs the Goal for change or sustaining a behavior with all primary care givers. The child knows each significant adult in their life shares common perception and expectation! * Adult presents the Goal to the child along with the need to develop a Plan including Agreements, Contingencies,and Reminders. * Adult communicates that it… Read more »
Be myself. Refuse requests without feeling selfish. Be competent and proud of my accomplishments. Feel and express anger (safely and responsibly) Ask for affection and help (I may be turned down, but I can ask). Be treated as a capable adult. Be illogical in making decisions. Make mistakes–and be responsible for them. Change my mind…. Read more »
Stepfathers Don’t Help, Study Finds Aug. 20
After Chicago’s recent child murder and the string of school shootings in Oregon, Arkansas, and elsewhere, we are apprehensive about the start of school this week. As director of a resource and support center for school counselors who work in all kinds of school settings, I know that many guidance counselors and school psychologists will… Read more »
I currently possess everything I have truly wanted and deserved. This is based on what I have handed out to date. Mypossessions, my savings, my lifestyle are an exact mirror of me, my efforts, and my contribution to society. What I give I get. If I am unhappy with what I have received it is… Read more »
Across the country, innovative steps to end schoolyard killings As the last bullet ricocheted through the latest schoolyard this spring, parents and teachers across the country were feeling helpless against the onslaught of violence that suddenly swept through suburban education. How can you protect innocent children at a time when American households still have more… Read more »
If it had been a plane crash rather than a school shooting that took the lives of two students in Springfield, Ore., the federal government would have sent teams of experts to dissect the incident to prevent it from happening again. It’s time to give the same attention to school violence, a national safety expert… Read more »
Addy Saves the Day by Connie Porter Annabelle’s Un-Birthday by Steven Kroll Awful Thursday by Ron Roy Book of Virtues by William Bennett Boy Who Cried Wolf by Aesop Boy Who Held Back the Sea by Thomas Locker Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Brink The Cay by Theodore Taylor Children’s Book of Virtues by William Bennett… Read more »
Why is it that when people ask me what age group I teach, they always seem to cringe when I respond? Besides the bewildered facial expressions, I getcomments like, “You are a saint”, “How do you deal with all of those raging hormones?”, “You must be crazy”. You see, I am currently teaching 9th and10th… Read more »
