What Type of Procedures to Expect at a Teen Treatment Center There are many who are eager to know about teenage treatment centers function and how do they treat people who are suffering from drug addiction. The treatment actually follows on similar lines like a normal residential and outpatient treatment but in this case, there are specialists who are known to address teenage related problems. For instance, compared to adults, an...more
(1888PressRelease) Young authors from Colorado and Oregon chosen over writers from 26 states by celebrity judges in Be-A-Famous Writer Contest.MrsP.com announced today the names of the two Grand Prize winners in its second "Be a Famous Writer" contest, a nationwide creative-writing competition for children held every September. Briana Beebe, 8, of Centennial, Colorado, won top honors in the 4- to 8-year-old category for "Mountain Dog," the story...more
Eagle Ranch Academy: Depression and Teens Eagle Ranch Academy is a residential treatment center that helps teens with depression. We are a working ranch, and we know the healing properties of nature and hard work in helping teens to deal with the issues they face at home. This time spent away from the pressures and distractions back in their home and social environment also provides a much needed break, both for the teen and for their parents, to heal and recapture some perspective.Many teens experience adverse emotional reactions to their changing lives. A common issue is emotional fallout from their parents' divorce. A divorce can lead to a sense that their world is unstable and engender fears of abandonment. Other teens have avoidance issues related to home life, and are at risk for running away (or have run away in the past). There are also a range of related issues that can result in depression, such as the pressure to do well at school, frustration in dealing with a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD, (which makes it difficult to concentrate), a negative body image resulting from obesity or an eating disorder, the loss of a friend or family member, and many more. Some teens...more
Divorce Alexandria Child Custody Sole Visitation Warrent County JDR Court Case PETER J. TEDFORD v. LEANNE DEAN-BRYANTRecord No. 1340-03-4COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIASeptember 28, 2004, DecidedThe father then moved in the Warren County JDR court to amend the custody and visitation orders, and moved for contempt. The JDR court declined to hold...more
Interior Design Guide To Decorating A Teens Room The teen years should be called the bedroom years. A computer, home entertainment system and a bed provide them with all they think they need. If it were not for the occasional trip to the kitchen, parents would never see their offspring.There comes a time when your child will declare their...more
Pet benefits for your Children Researchers at Warwick University in Coventry found that having a cat or dog at home exposed children to more infections early in life produced a stronger immune systems and are less likely to have days off school sick. While research with preschool children, psychologists at Oregon State University found that teaching children to care for a puppy enhanced their social skills becoming more cooperative and sharing. Pet Health benefits for ChildrenStudies have shown a lower incidence of allergies in children who have pets. Researchers also found young children exposed to one or more pets actually had decreased allergic reactions to other allergens. The supposition is that given that pets lick the children, (and who hasn't seen that happen!), and bacteria from the pet hone the child's immune system for exposure to future allergens.Research has shown that antibody levels in children from pet owning families were significantly more stable which indicates a robust immune systems. This supports the suggestion that too much cleanliness early in life, so-called "dirty hypothesis", can leave the immune system weakened later on and is considered the...more
Weddings can bring out the kid in all of us as we plan and dream and decorate. When you're planning a wedding kids will have a part in, you might want to involve them with some wedding-themed arts and crafts. Here's a list to get you started:1. ...more
Toys for Your Cat As any cat owner knows, it is nearly impossible to guess what toy is going to make your kitty sit up and take notice. However, when choosing toys that will provide stimulating play for your cat and keep him engaged, you must...more
Pinellas County Foster Children Given a Good Dose of Christmas Clearwater: On December 4th, the gymnasium of Clearwater Academy International hummed with holiday cheer. 280 of Pinellas County's Foster Children plus their parents – 68...more
Parent Tips: A good solution to handle problematic child issues Undoubtedly a huge part of people who have children comprises of finding new ways and methods to address the needs of kids. Many find it extremely hard to walk their children...more
Changing Child Visitation (Parenting Time Modification) in Michigan Just Became Easier Increasing, decreasing or otherwise altering child visitation time (technically parenting time modification) just became easier in Michigan. Until...more
Keeping Kids Safe During the Holidays With the holiday season in full swing, shopping, decorating, parties and family gatherings can take center stage making this the one of the busiest times of the year for families. Unfortunately, the...more