Children should move in class because movement can promote focus and learning. Several studies have shown that physical activity enhances brain functioning. Yet, most of the school […]
Advice on Giving Advice to Children & Teenagers
As parents, we want to guide our children the best we can. We want to save them from the countless mistakes we’ve made over the […]
Does Video Game Violence Cause Children & Adolescents to Become Violent? – Part 6: U.S. Crime Trends
Welcome back, everyone! This is Part 6 of the series Does Video Game Violence Cause Children & Adolescents to Become Violent? I hope you’ve seen the […]
Does Video Game Violence Cause Children and Adolescents to Become Violent? Video Blog Part 5
Hey Gang! I’m getting close to wrapping up this series on the topic, “Does Video Game Violence Cause Children and Adolescents to Become Violent?” In […]
The Technique to Studying Efficiently
About the Author, Dylan McAndrew:A lot of us at the ApaCenter work with teens. Oftentimes, adults are trying to tell teens what they should and […]
Helping Your Child Succeed In School I: Healthy Food and Exercise
A couple of weeks ago I posted a blog about measuring teacher effectiveness. While I was writing this blog, I reflected on how many different […]
Why Teens Cut Themselves
Self-injurious behavior, such as cutting, is generally more than an attempt to get attention. Teens who cut themselves often report that they do it to […]
How to Tell If Your Teen Is Using Drugs
Look for changes in your teen’s or friend’s behavior, such as: Changes in personality, such as when an outgoing child starts appearing withdrawn or and […]
Teen Behavior: Emotional Problems or Just Hormones?
The changes that teens experience as they enter puberty affect them in many ways, including hormonal changes that can impact their mood and behavior. Increases […]
Some Appropriate Consequences for Teenage Misbehavior
As your child moves from childhood to the teen years, you must adjust your style of discipline. Two things to consider: As you child gets […]