Communication Skills
What is communication? Communication is the way people share their feelings and thoughts. Communication skills are vital for building and maintaining relationships with family and friends, and for employment as well as success in school. Communication takes place when one…
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Child Discipline
Child discipline is the methods used to prevent future behavioral problems in children. The word discipline is defined as imparting skill and knowledge, in other words, to teach. In its most general sense, discipline refers to systematic instruction given to…
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How to Volunteer Responsibly?
Volunteering is a great thing to do. But if you don’t choose your experience wisely, you could end up doing more harm than good – both for the people you’re trying to help and yourself. Workplaces offering paid volunteer days…
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HIV Prevention
Stay Safe The best way to protect yourself and others from HIV is to practice safe behaviors. Safe is the way to play. You can play safe by: If you have vaginal or anal sex always use a condom because…
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About Child Abuse…
For many children, it can be very difficult to recognize abuse. Growing up in a family where abuse or violence occurs, can lead many kids to believe that this the normal way that family members treat each other. Also, if…
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Coping with Natural Disasters
What are Natural Disasters? Natural disasters are natural events with often tragic consequences. Earthquakes, volcanos, cyclones, fires, and floods are all natural hazards that can cause a disaster. In the United States, we are prone to many different kinds of…
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Dealing with Conflict
Childhood is the training ground for youngsters to learn how to negotiate the world, school, relationships and living. It is a social experience from which kids reinforce and develop their skills as they grow into adulthood. Helping them to communicate…
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Sugar – How Much is OK to Eat?
Consuming too much energy, whether from carbohydrates or fat, including sugar, will make you gain weight. This excess weight, if left unchecked, increases your risk of lifestyle-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The World Health Organization…
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