| Develop Healthy Self Esteem
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| Most parents are aware that their child's feelings of self-worth are linked to social and academic success. But, sometimes parents are unaware of how easy it is to damage their child's self-esteem without even realizing it. Research shows that children with learning disabilities are more likely to suffer from lack of self-esteem than their peers. The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities . . . more
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| Author : The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities and Dr. Robert Brooks,
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Created : 02 Jul 2002
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| Making Reading Fun.
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Making Reading Fun.
Your child may be more excited about reading a book or poem that a relative "loans" to him. (Hint: You set this up in advance.) It can be very motivating if Auntie or cousin gives an enthusiastic review and periodically calls or emails your child about what he's read (even asking questions about each chapter via email).
If your child is a good reader, but needs more pract . . . more
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| Author : Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D.,
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Created : 01 Jul 2002
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| Raising Children to Resist Violence: What You Can Do
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Research has shown that violent or aggressive behavior is often learned early in life.
However, parents, family members, and others who care for children can help them learn to deal with emotions without using violence. Parents and others can also take steps to reduce or minimize violence.
This brochure is designed to help parents work within the family, school, and community to p . . . more
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| Author : American Psychological Association
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Created : 30 Jun 2002
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| Homework: Get Organized
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Homework: Get Organized
Make it easier on yourself. As long as you have to study, you might as well do it in an environment in which you can sit down and get right to work.
Set aside a place for homework-and nothing but homework. The place you choose doesn't have to be a separate room. A desk, a quiet place, a local library, or a kitchen table can all be excellent places to study as . . . more
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| Author : Teacher
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Created : 03 May 2002
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| Barnardos FAIR Centre
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Family Advocacy and Information Resource ( FAIR) Centre.
The FAIR Centre Te Pokapu Aki Take Whanau, Tuku Whakamuhio provides families and whanau with reliable, accurate information and advice as they care, support and educate their children. Information is provided about:
Family, whanau, community, iwi and welfare organizations they can use.
Benefits and financial entitlements they may be ab . . . more
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| Author : GStanton
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Created : 21 Apr 2002
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| Accentuate the Positive
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Accentuate the Positive
What's the daily ratio of positive, encouraging words that you say to your children compared to the number of complaints, orders, criticisms, warnings, and discouraging words? According to the children I've spoken to over the past 20 years, the ratio is heavily weighted toward the negative. Far too many children have told me that these daily negative interactions form t . . . more
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| Author : Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW
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Created : 04 Apr 2002
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