...leukemia, lymphoma, and brain cancer. It takes control of your body's nutrition, strength, organs, bones, and your defense system. Most cancers in children result from mutations in the genes of growing cells. Sadly, there is no way of preventing this. Normally at your child’s regular check up, the doctor is the first to detect that something is abnormal. Some of the first symptoms you may see could be fever, swollen glands, anemia, and frequently occurring infections. Doctors and parents may suspect a more common illness before assuming cancer. If it is diagnosed as cancer, there are treatments that can help manage pain, remove or slow the growth of cancer cells, and sometimes even lead to...
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...Society today accelerates the growing process; and our children are suffering the consequences of dealing with adult issues far too early in life. It also seems that some parents are not aware that while allowing the child to live as an adult, experiencing adult things rob them of their natural childhood development. There are many reasons why our children are growing up so fast, but in most cases the parents must take the blame. Maybe they are using the example by which they were raised; maybe they feel that they should just be friends with their children, or maybe they are too young themselves and don’t know how to raise children. Whatever the reason, the children are the ones suffering. We have a God given privilege to raise our children and it comes with responsibility. God expresses in Proverbs 22:6 “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (NLT). The responsibility of a parent is to properly direct their children in a lifestyle that will lead them to mature adulthood. And if the raising of your children is proper and productive, they will retain the principles in their later years. There are several areas that must be addressed when our goal is “Raising Well-Rounded Children”. Those areas will be address in this paper. Although this information is not exhaustive, it is beneficial. SHARING YOUR FAITH A knowledgeable bible scholar once penned the following words concerning Proverbs 22:6 “A great duty enjoined, particularly to...
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... Their race can be of any origin with no particular social status. No particular location is required; with a Christian emphasis as the particular religion. 3. Where does my audience stand on the issue; are they Opposed or Neutral? The audience is very interested but is worried that the spiritual, social, and educational aspects may fail their expectations. Outline: 1. Spiritual Benefits A. Control false doctrine B. Emphasis on God as the centre for your life C. Solid foundation 2. Social Benefits A. Family centered mindset B. Public limitations C. Limited exposure to negative influences from friends D. Healthy community activities 3. Learning Benefits A. Student to teacher ratio B. Learning at individual’s own pace C. Higher GPA Imagine a world where a child is excited to face the day because they know there are very few to no bullies around the corner. A world where a child encounters countless opportunities to excel, and succeed because the teacher goes at the child's pace instead of a big class spacepace. Imagine that world...
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...community, and to have a positive outlook on life at school, it is important for children to attend as many days of school as possible. Parents tend to keep their asthmatic children home from school. However, with proper planning the child could be in the classroom learning and being part of the school community. Family care givers play an important role in helping children and youth with successful asthma control and management at school. * Be sure your child sees a doctor on a regular basis. * Keep asthma medications up to date. * Be certain your child knows how to administer control and emergency medications or who to ask for help when they need it. * Send your child to school healthy! Remove asthma triggers from your home. * Try to keep your home as free as possible of dust, scented items, animal dander, strong cleaning products and other chemicals. * Quit smoking! Even if you smoke outside, smoke remains on your clothing and can be a trigger for asthma. Communicating with Your Child's School Meet with your child’s teacher, the school nurse, and other responsible staff at the start of every school year. Make certain everyone understands your child’s health care needs as discussed with their doctor. * Share the history of your child’s asthma. * Provide contact information for your child’s doctor. * Have your child’s Asthma Action Plan on file in your child’s school. * Review your child’s Asthma Action Plan with the teacher and...
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...parenting helps foster empathy, honesty, self-reliance, self-control, kindness, cooperation, and cheerfulness, says Steinberg. It also promotes intellectual curiosity, motivation, and desire to achieve. It helps protect children from developing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, anti-social behavior, and alcohol and drug abuse. "Parenting is one of the most researched areas in the entire field of social science," says Steinberg, who is a distinguished professor of psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia. The scientific evidence for the principles he outlines "is very, very consistent," he tells WebMD. Too many parents base their actions on gut reaction. But some parents have better instincts than others, Steinberg says. Children should never be hit -- not even a slap on a toddler's bottom, he tells WebMD. "If your young child is headed into danger, into traffic, you can grab him and hold him, but you should under no circumstances hit him." Ruby Natale PhD, PsyD, professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of Miami Medical School, couldn't agree more. She offered a few of her own insights. "Many people use the same tactics their own parents used, and a lot of times that meant using really harsh discipline," she tells WebMD. A parent's relationship with his or her child will be reflected in the child's actions -- including child behavior problems, Natale explains. "If you don't have a good relationship with your child, they're not going to listen to you. Think how...
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...as parents we are either too blame or given credit for how our children turn out. The parenting style you choose can have a very important impact on how your child lives as an adult. Parents are their children’s most important role models, it is important for parental control in each step of our children’s life and education. As parents we are our children’s most valuable and important role models, what they learn from us will guide who they are as adults. When our children are small one way they learn how to do things is by watching what others are doing and modeling what they do, and how they behave, this is what developmental psychologist Albert Bandura call social cognitive theory. Children are so impressionable they will model a parent’s behavior good or bad. The parenting style you use when raising your kids could have a large impact on the way they turn out as adults. According to developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind there are four different parenting styles when it comes to raising children Authorative, Authoritarian, permissive-indulgent, and rejecting-neglecting (Shriner & Shriner, 2013). Authorative parenting is when the parents are very involved in their children’s lives, they create a safe, loving and supportive environment by allowing for some independence all while still maintaining certain strict control and limits. Parents are also...
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...up, we hope that this early experience will be internalized as a kind of centeredness, and that they will be able to adapt when change comes around. In addition to providing children a safe and secure beginning, parent s need to be aware of the child’s feelings and be able to help them cope with change and stress. One in every two marriages in the United States will end up in divorce. Sixty percent of second marriages will also fail, according to statistics. Half of America is currently living in blended families. Over the past three decades, major transformations have taken place in the family world. Traditional nuclear families - mother, father and two children - are no longer the 'norm'). Nearly half of all marriages now end in divorce, and remarriages for one or both partners have more than doubled since the 1970s. Over 2.5 million children live in stepfamilies. Learning to live within a new stepfamily structure can change the living patterns, self-confidence and emotional wellbeing of all family members involved. It is especially hard on children. They have their own worlds constantly evolving around them. Kids are also dealing with peer pressure, life and social changes, and many other issues. Each life circumstance is shaping who and how they will turn out. Many times divorce forces children to grow up to fast and take on more responsibility. History and loss I was a stepchild, and dealt with divorce. I can tell you from firsthand experience, that "step" relationships...
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...symptoms. Some ADHD symptoms in a child are, they easily get distracted, have a hard time following directions or unable to finish a task, have a hard time paying attention like they are not listening, forgetful on what daily tasks are supposed to be done, and usually have a hard time sitting still. Symptoms in an adult are chronic lateness, anxiety, low self-esteem, employment problems, anger issues, addiction, poor organization skills, procrastination, mood swings, depression, and relationship problems. It is possible that ADHD is hereditary and passed on from other family members who have had this disorder. It seems that some parents and teachers see some symptoms of ADHD through behavioral problems and are quick to judge that a child must have this disorder. Some may even be quick to give medication. I believe there are some severe cases that indeed may need to be medicated to control their behavior and issues. In most cases when it comes to young children, in my opinion, it would be better to have a well-planned out schedule to be able to maintain everyday events and activities at home and school. Plan for parents and teachers to stick to and help prepare their child. Plan that also includes diet and exercise which is the most important part of...
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...and change which is beyond their control. They may have endured a troubled, possible abusive marriage and or the painful death of a parent. In either case the family structure has been changed dramatically. In many cases, the will wonder if they are somehow to blame for events which have changed the family dynamic. Some children feel that they are unworthy of their parent's love. Many children assume that they are responsible for the absence of their parent. Many children believe that their misbehavior may have been the reason. The child's subsequent lack of feeling worthy, can cause children to behave or misbehave, in different ways. They may withdraw from activities with friends and family, they may even think things like, "How can anyone love me, my own parent didn't even love me?" Children may misbehave because they are angry with themselves. One method of helping the child deal with his or her feeling of guilt is, for the adults (parents) to visit with the children right away. Discuss the changes and how they may affect everyday life, and provide them with non-judgmental information about what is happening in a straightforward way. Do not underestimate your child's ability to understand that changes are occurring. Common sense dictates, that you don't tell them all of the messy details, but a clear explanation that is age appropriate, of the situation which includes the assurance, that the child did nothing wrong, you could possible and your Dad/Mom and I will always love...
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...trouble with focus, patience, and over activity. ADHD is the most common childhood disorder and usually appear early in life often between the ages of 3 and 6. Children that are diagnosed with ADHD usually have problems at home, school and in their social life. ADHD symptoms fall into three categories: inattentive, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The American Academy of Pediatrics has guidelines to help diagnose ADHD. The child’s pediatrician may suggest a combination of medication and behavioral therapy as part of a total treatment. Education of the child’s family is an essential component of any treatment plan, which includes special education programs, psychological intervention and drug treatment. Diagnoses, treatment, keeping track of progress are the three phases of managing ADHD. Studies show that long-term treatment with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy is far superior to just medication treatment. ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence or talent. Many children with ADHD are intellectually or artistically gifted. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic condition that can affect children and adults in so many different ways. Children with ADHD may have some problems with focus, patience and over activity, but many children with ADHD can be successful in school and in life. Although no one knows...
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...PARENTING STYLES Developmental psychologists have long been interested in how parents impact child development. However, finding actual cause-and-effect links between specific actions of parents and later behavior of children is very difficult. Some children raised in dramatically different environments can later grow up to have remarkably similar personalities. Conversely, children who share a home and are raised in the same environment can grow up to have astonishingly different personalities than one another. Despite these challenges, researchers have uncovered convincing links between parenting styles and the effects these styles have on children. During the early 1960s, psychologist Diana Baumrind conducted a study on more than 100 preschool-age children (Baumrind, 1967). Using naturalistic observation, parental interviews and other research methods, she identified four important dimensions of parenting: * Disciplinary strategies * Warmth and nurturance * Communication styles * Expectations of maturity and control Based on these dimensions, Baumrind suggested that the majority of parents display one of three different parenting styles. Further research by also suggested the addition of a fourth parenting style (Maccoby & Martin, 1983). The Four Parenting Styles 1. Authoritarian Parenting In this style of parenting, children are expected to follow the strict rules established by the parents. Failure to follow such rules usually results in punishment...
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...disease, in a given human population during a given time period, substantially exceed what is expected based upon recent experiences.”( Mersch, J. 1998) Childhood obesity is when a child or teen is well above the weight of a normal child, who is the same height. Obesity in children is being recognized as a serious public health concern in the United States and around the world. It is an economic burden on the health care system. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults. “The extent to which the high prevalence of adult obesity has its origin in childhood obesity is widely debated. The question remains unanswered but it is clear that, along with increasing obesity in adults, there is increased obesity in children of all ages. (Burmint, J. 2002). Treating and preventing childhood obesity helps protects the health of your child now and in the future. The primary goals of overcoming childhood obesity should be healthy eating and increased activities. Many children are spending more time in front of the T.V., computer and video game consoles. Today’s family has less time to prepare nutritious meals. Fast foods and electronics help to make life quick and easy. Childhood obesity is not just a family problem, it is a national problem. The treatment and prevention lies in the hands of the whole nation in order for this epidemic to...
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...| Childhood Obesity | [Type the document subtitle] | Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health or wellbeing. The first problems to occur in obese children are usually emotional or psychological. Childhood obesity however can lead to life-threatening conditions including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep problems, cancer, ect…. Some others could include liver disease, early puberty, anorexia, bulimia, or asthma. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. Studies have shown that overweight children gown up to be overweight adults. Obesity during childhood has found to increase mortality rates as adults. Childhood obesity can have complications for the physical, social and emotional well-being of a child: Type 2 diabetes in children is a chronic condition that affects they way a child’s body is able to break down sugar. Type 2 diabetes is caused by poor diet and sometimes can be reversed by eating healthier and exercising. Metabolic Syndrome is not a disease but a bunch of conditions that can cause a child to develop heart disease, diabetes or other health problems. It includes high blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar in your blood and fat stomach. Cholesterol and high blood pressure can be developed if children have eat a poor diet. This can cause plaques in the arteries and can cause them to harden and narrow which can cause a stroke or heart attack. Asthma or other breathing...
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...restlessness and verbal diatribes. Virginia, too, demonstrated a tendency to talk on and on. Thomas experienced school problems, in part because of his high energy. Nick's tendency to act without thinking caused him to have several scrapes with death and near-tragedies, such as plunging to the earth from the roof of a barn, clutching an umbrella”. These are examples of situations that are common to many children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Children with ADHD tend to have creative and unique ways of thinking, and many problems focusing on one task, especially in school situations. Today children with this disorder are frequently prescribed medications to control their attention and/or hyperactivity. But are we doing what is in the best interest for children, or making it easier on the adults who have to deal with these children daily? In the previous stated examples we can see how the concentration, hyperactivity, and unique ways of thinking, “and behaving that were exemplified by Robert Frost, Frank Lloyd Wright, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Virginia Wolf, Thomas Edison, and Nikola Tesla. All of these individuals faced school problems, dark diagnoses, or worse. These are example of creative individuals whose behavior could also be interpreted as...
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... Discussion: The Family is an essential factor for a human’s whole-being, everything about a man, his background, attitude, all of his achievements, his honor and dignity , relies on the structure of the family a man lives in with. A family is composed of a father a mother and their offspring, bonded by their love for each other. Here in the modern age a family could be two things, complete or broken. A broken family is believed to be a cause of a child’s mislead in life, some people give it as the main reason of the rebellious and unclear acts of children. School, another factor which meld us on becoming successful, but how will it make us successful if we can’t focus, we can’t do schooling like others cause we mind the problems we encounter in our homes. Many articles and support the issue that broken families affect the child’s performance, attitude and self-esteem. They show statistics that broken families affect much of the child’s emotional and spiritual being, that it greatly distresses the child’s education. The problems children from broken homes are facing with the resultant failure in school. Single parenthood has been found to adversity affect the learning...
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