There are many ways that you as a parent can help out at your child’s school. One of the best things is to get involved with the school fundraising efforts. Many schools are underfunded and rely heavily on the extra…
Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting by James Lehman, MSW If you and your spouse take opposing roles in dealing with your kids, you’re not alone. Many parents take on the roles of “good cop” and “bad cop” in the family. For instance,…
Many legitimate companies promote their organization as an entity, which can provide scholarship listings for students for a fee between $10 and $400 while some entities charge fees for matching a student’s profile to a list of scholarships where the…
The Ripple Effect of Defiant Behavior: When Parents Pay the Price by James Lehman, MSW James Lehman, creator of The Total Transformation Program, examines the effects of acting out behavior on parents and the family, and reveals how to calm the…
What Is Forth Gordon Youth ChalleNGe Academy? The Fort Gordon Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a no-nonsense, demanding, and tough approach to the participant’s future success. Its main goal is to assist at-risk youth with life and academic skills training which…
Most teenagers are not aware of the fact that they can be denied admittance to the college of their choice if they do something that the admissions board considers to be unsavory. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to ensure…
Teaching your teen to drive can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. It can also be one of the most nerve-racking experiences you will ever have. As a parent it is your responsibility to help your…
What is the difference between Christian boarding schools and traditional boarding schools? If you’re looking into boarding schools for your teenager, you might be surprised by the amount of options available. Sending your son or daughter away for their education…
More than one million American teens end up in juvenile court each year. About 160,000 of those teens are referred to residential treatment. Often, the best placements tend to be therapeutic boarding schools. What Are Therapeutic Boarding Schools? Therapeutic boarding…
What Is 100 Black Men of America? 100 Black Men of America is an organization which aims to enhance the economic and educational opportunities, and to advance the quality of life in all African American communities. It wants to serve…
How Residential Treatment Centers Can Help Troubled Teens When your teen begins to act out, you may experience a wide range of emotions. You might feel like you should have done more or you might doubt your own parenting skills.…
How many of us have been guilty of subscribing to “red pencil mentality?” You know, when we focus on the homework mistakes rather than on what’s correct? Probably most of us; because it’s human nature. However, focusing on our kids’…
Parenting Kids in the Age of School Shootings By Alexander Shaw On a typical school day back in 2004, I was heading to class after lunch along with the rest of my classmates. Nothing was out of the ordinary in…
What Is College Excel? College Excel is a residential, private program which aids students in building academic and personal confidence while they study in college. Aside from its program, the students are also enrolled at the Oregon State’s Cascade Campus…
What Is Mack Strong Team-Works Academy? The Team-Works Academy is Washington Chapter HOPE’s program all across the globe. HOPE is a faith-based development and relief organization, which is committed to serve the needy and poor. Founded in 1991, it offers…