One of the most frightening things about the 21st century is the way we have forgotten how to look after our children properly.

An alarming number of children and teenagers, especially in the United States, Australia and other so-called “developed” countries, are grossly overweight.

ONE child in FIVE is said to be clinically OBESE!

Not only does this not look good, it decreases the self-esteem of the teen or child, it leads to obesity in later...

When planning a party or a large special event, the big question always comes up. “What are we going to do with all the kids?” Maybe it’s your child’s birthday party, and you are looking to do something they will never forget. Or maybe it’s a community event, and you are looking for something that will appeal to all children attending. No matter the occasion, a Bounce House can be a wise choice, with some proper planning.

A Bounce house is a...

First of all let's be honest. All kids are naughty sometimes and some kids are naughty a lot of the time. But is that misbehavior a bad thing? Is it just a case of kids letting off steam, sibling rivalry or just growing up? When your child is a toddler they will do certain naughty things. In elementary school they will test your patience in other ways. And as a teen they may get up to serious naughtiness. Just remember that a boot camp is there for a certain type of troubled teen.

Teenage is probably the most exciting part of one’s life as it brings new changes and even a new outlook towards life. However, for some teenagers it could turn out to be the most stressful stage of their lives as it brings physical and emotional changes too. The teenage years are likewise the stage which coincides with puberty. It is the phase of a biological cycle wherein a child’s body becomes an adult body. It is during this critical stage when teen eating disorders...

Parents toil hard to send their children to a good school. It is quite rewarding if the child is bringing home good grades. But what if the opposite happens and the once promising teen starts failing in school? There is definitely something wrong and parents should look quickly into the matter before it escalates into a much more serious problem.

Recent research and statistics show that high school drop outs are 72% more likely to be unemployed and they will earn 27% less...

Violence is defined as any type of physical behavior that causes injury to another person. Teen violence ranges from simple threats to varying degrees of aggression such as beating, stabbing, shooting, and even murder. Teen violence is a common concern today and is gradually becoming a serious social problem.

Teen violence is a learned behavior and can be the outcome of a multitude of interrelated factors. Teens may be the victims of physical or sexual abuse, they may have been...

Outdoor education, also known as wilderness programs have been helping troubled teens address their problems with substance abuse, defiance, depression, attention deficit, and other clinical and behavioral issues since the 1940s. These programs have proven to be highly effective in dealing with the current issues of our troubled teens. Most of the parents who are struggling with a pre adolescent or teen often discover that helping their children is difficult as long as their child...

Many teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, but using these substances is not safe or legal. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can't control their urges or cravings for them. This is substance abuse.

There are many types of drugs at the disposal of teenagers. Drug abuse among teenagers occur in schools, in social situations, (parties, raves, concerts, sporting events) at home, and out in the streets.

Virtually every drug that is abused by...

Teens and pre adolescents are mostly concerned about establishing their identity for they are becoming more aware of themselves as individuals. This social development of teenagers poses difficulties and struggles to both the teens and their families. Parents who are struggling with a pre adolescent or teen often find that change is difficult as long as their child remains in the home environment. For this reason, removing the teens from their schools and neighborhood and putting them...

Adolescence is a time for new things. This is a critical period when teens go out of their comfort zones and venture in today’s otherwise perilous environment. Experimentation with drugs during this stage is common. Unfortunately, teenagers often don’t see the link between their actions today and the consequences tomorrow. They also have a tendency to feel indestructible and immune to the problems others experience.

Using alcohol and tobacco at a young age increases...