Child and Adolescent Mental Health
June 25, 2008
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
by: Arthur Buchanan
Mental Health Is Important
Mental health is how people think, feel, and act as they face life’s situations. It affects how people handle stress, relate to one another, and make decisions. Mental health influences the ways individuals look at themselves, their lives, and others in their lives. Like physical health, mental health is important at every stage of life.
All aspects of our lives are affected by our mental health. Caring for and protecting our children is an obligation and is critical to their daily lives and their independence.
Children and Adolescents Can Have Serious Mental Health Problems Like adults, children and adolescents can have mental health disorders that interfere with the way they think, feel, and act. When untreated, mental health disorders can lead to school failure, family conflicts, drug abuse, violence, and even suicide. Untreated mental health disorders can be very costly to families, communities, and the health care system.
Glossery of Syptoms and Mental Illness Affecting Teenagers
June 12, 2008
Glossery of Syptoms and Mental Illness Affecting Teenagers
by: Arthur Buchanan
Being a teenager is not easy. Adolescents feel all kinds of pressures — to do well in school, to be popular with peers, to gain the approval of parents, to make the team, to be cool. In addition, many teenagers have other special problems. For example, they may worry about a parent being out of work or the family’s financial problems.
Adolescents may be hurt or confused by their parents’ divorce, or they may have to learn how to live with a parent’s alcoholism or mental illness. Despite these pressures, it is important to remember that most teenagers develop into healthy adults.
Unfortunately, some teenagers develop serious emotional problems requiring professional help. This glossary of brief definitions was developed to help teenagers, parents, teachers, and others learn more about the major mental illnesses, symptoms, and mental health issues which affect teenagers. Please remember: All the problems described in the glossary are treatable and some can be prevented. In every case, the sooner a teenager gets help, the better.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
Disney Princess Bedding for Children
May 28, 2008
Disney Princess Bedding for Children
by: Andrea Scott
The wonderful Disney Princess characters featured in books and movies are extremely popular with children everywhere.
The stories are enchanting, inspirational and exciting, involving a prince and a princess, who live happily ever after in a beautiful castle, surrounded by the people and things they love.
Disney Princesses have many admirable qualities. They are kind, thoughtful, considerate, and gentle to others. It is no wonder that they are such popular princesses.
Does your child have a favourite Disney princess?
It’s every little girl’s dream to feel like a princess and there are many ways of making her feel extra special.
For instance, there are now plenty of ways to decorate and furnish your child’s bedroom with lots of exciting Disney Princess bedding products. There are also a variety of bedding and bedroom accessories, rugs, wallpaper, borders and lampshades to enhance a child’s bedroom with their favourite Disney Princess characters.
The Disney Princess bedding range comes in a variety of designs and sizes to suit children of all ages, including babies and toddlers.
Sibling Rivalry - Lose the Fighting, Not the Love
May 13, 2008
Sibling Rivalry - Lose the Fighting, Not the Love
by: Lori Radun, CEC
Are you tired of listening to your children bicker? Do you long for them to get along and love each other? Sibling rivalry can be exasperating, often interfering with our ability to enjoy our children. It may be helpful to know though that sibling rivalry has been going on forever. Some degree of fighting is perfectly normal. It exists in every family that has two or more children, so take comfort in knowing you are not alone. Some siblings get along fairly well, while others fight constantly.
Choices …
April 29, 2008
Choices …
by: Gene Castelli
We’ve all been faced (or will be) with the petulant child who refuses to do what we know is the right course. There isn’t a parent alive who wasn’t part of this conversation, or some form there of:
Child: “I don’t want to do my homework now”
Parent: : “Johnny, I want you to do it now”
Child: : “But I’ll do it later, after I finish this video game (translation: 2.75 hours)
Parent: : “You’ll be too tired later, I want you to do your homework now”
Child: : “I will, but the Simpson’s are on and Billy’s turn on Xbox is almost over”
Parent: : “What part of ‘now’ don’t you understand?”
Child: : “OK, in a few minutes”
Eventually, the parent gives in to some degree. This is very common and doesn’t make you a bad parent. Kids have been practicing the art of negotiating since before they were born. Think about it. Do you have any say over exactly when your child was born, or were you subjected to the whims of when they would take that ride out the birth canal into the world?
The Characters Of Yugioh
April 14, 2008
The Characters Of Yugioh
by: Dave Anderson
The wildly popular Yugioh franchise has spawned a number of popular characters that are familiar to fans worldwide. If you’re new to the world of Yugioh, here is a run-down of the most popular Yugioh characters.
The main character in the Yugioh series is Yugi Moto. On the outside, Yugi Moto appears to be a shy and reserved student at Domino High School, but he leads a secret life of danger and excitement. He is a dedicated student of the Duel Monsters game, and a loyal friend to all.
Yugi Moto is an expert at playing games (“yugi”, in fact, means game in Japanese), especially the game of Duel Monsters. Yugi Moto carries the Millennium Puzzle around his neck, an ancient Egyptian artifact. Whenever Yugi Moto is playing a game, or is in deep concentration, the spirit that dwells within the Millennium Puzzle comes alive. The spirit takes form by an ancient 5,000-year old pharaoh.
When the pharaoh comes alive, Yugi Moto becomes Yami Yugi. Yami Yugi is Yugi Moto’s bold alter ego. Yami Yugi has magical powers and boundless energies, and is a fearless master duelist.
The Essential ‘To Do’ List For Your Prom Night
March 30, 2008
The Essential ‘To Do’ List For Your Prom Night
by: Jason Anderson
In the lead up to a once-in-a-lifetime event like your prom night, it can be easy to forget to organize something. The easiest way to prevent this is to plan ahead. Remember, the day of the prom will be very busy - get as much organized before the day as you possibly can!
Here are some of the things you should organize beforehand so you don’t accidentally turn one of the greatest nights of your life into a disaster.
Check opening hours - make sure you know when shops, etc that you will have to visit on the day are open. More than one girl has gone to pick up her dress on the day of the prom, only to find that the shop doesn’t open on a Saturday!
Research photographs - make sure you get a price list from the school before the night of the prom, so you know how much photos at the prom will cost (you can easily spend between $30 and $130 - even more). Check with the photographer before the night to find out what payment options are available - many will accept checks or credit cards, which is much safer than carrying cash.
Role of The Druid WOW
March 16, 2008
Role of The Druid WOW
by: Hunter Crowell
Of the many different character classes in WOW, each having a different accepted role, there is one lauded as superior by those who play them, and scoffed at by those around them. There are a few responsibilities that must be filled for a group of adventurers to succeed in a dungeon. There must be a “tank,” someone who gets the attention of the monsters they are attempting to kill. A healer is important to keep the group alive. There are damage dealers who are primarily responsible for slaying the monsters in melee or from a distance. Characters in charge of crowd control stall certain targets to make taking down others easier.
Each class generally fills one role with ease and can switch to another if it is needed. The Warrior, for example, is first and foremost a tank. Warriors are given the most abilities to generate and maintain the focus of the foe. But in a group with two warriors, or if another class wants to try their hand at tanking, the warrior can be used as a damage dealer. The WOW Paladin, normally used in instances as a healer and support character, can generate cause enough threat to hold the targets attention.
History of World of Warcraft
March 2, 2008
History of World of Warcraft
by: Hunter Crowell
World of Warcraft stands as the greatest game in the popular Warcraft series
World of Warcraft has been an extraordinary success since its launch in November 2004. It has impressed game critics and has captivated millions of players, who adore the world that the game has created. It is no longer just a game but is now a genuine phenomenon, and one that shows no signs of abating. It is one of the key games of recent times, and stands as a landmark title for online gaming.
World of Warcraft’s appeal lies in that it has created a truly engaging online world. This massively multiplayer online role-playing game is set in the world of Azeroth, a fantastic land that is filled with heroes and monsters and many other creatures. The game’s strength is that it functions as an experience, as a world that exists on its own terms that you may visit and explore as you please.
Jelly Beans Are A Delicious Easter Treat
February 17, 2008
Jelly Beans Are A Delicious Easter Treat
by: Gray Rollins
Jelly beans are a favorite Easter treat among children and adults both. Who does not like their sweet candy coating and their chewy insides? You would have to be crazy not to! Jelly beans make a great addition to your candy bowl and your Easter basket. In fact, jelly beans are the good old standby that parents all around the world depend upon when they need to add just one more thing to their son or daughters Easter candy list.
Jelly beans come in all different colors. You will find red, orange, purple, pink and green and even white jelly beans just to name a few and they all have their own unique and exciting flavor. Everyone has their own personal favorite flavor and color, just ask your friends what there are and I bet they will be different than yours.
No one need grow out of eating jelly beans, they are a wonderful delicious little candy that everyone should be able to enjoy without any shame at all. Candy is one of the things that bring adults and children together and jelly beans are one of the top candies for this kind of bonding.
