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How Can I Protect My Child from the Negative Influences of His or Her Friends?
| 178135 | If one of your child's school friends is involved in negative or dangerous behaviors, it's best to clearly communicate your concerns to your child.... | | 8/25/2018 12:43:37 AM | you are not attacking the friend, you don't want him or her to use those same behaviors to keep your child safe and direct him or her away from dangerous and negative behaviors | 682 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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What to Do if Your Teen is Hanging Out With the "Wrong Crowd"
| 178356 | Let's face it, if your good teenager is hanging out with a bad group of kids, it's unlikely that his or her good behaviors will rub off on them. ... | | 8/25/2018 12:58:11 AM | see that although the rewards of good behavior may not be as immediately gratifying as those that come from bad behavior, they are more pleasant and easier to | 950 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Disrespectful and Throwing Tantrums at Eight-Years-Old
| 176764 | Question:Our 8-year old son is a good student and receives rave reviews at school, but at home he's extremely disrespectful and refuses ... | | 8/25/2018 12:26:07 AM | talk with him about his out-of-control behaviors and positive behaviors he should use in their place | 35746 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Teenage Son Cuts Himself, Hates Dad
| 176990 | Question: My 14-year-old son has many anger issues, has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD, yells constantly, cuts himself and burns things ... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:41 PM | Unsafe behaviors such as self harm, cutting, suicidal statements or threats, aggressive behaviors towards others or property are not | 2211 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Understanding Bullying
| 178334 | Living with a child who is a bully creates a tense and unsafe environment at home. Understanding what drives a bullying child will help you take ... | | 4/30/2018 5:40:34 PM | the appropriate corrective action to curb this behavior and restore peace to your home lasting change won't happen if you focus only on the behaviors and trying to change them | 1851 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Sex, Drugs and Teens
| 178253 | When children grow up, they don't always make healthy, wise choices. In fact, peer pressure and the desire to fit in, find friends and have meaning... | | 8/25/2018 12:53:58 AM | are not going to let them continue these behaviors and that you are willing and able to In terms of specific behaviors, call the police and report your teenager as a runaway if | 3665 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Self Abuse and Abuse Towards Others
| 176938 | Question: My 10-year-old son has been showing some very disturbing behaviors. In 2004, his dad and I split and were divorced four years la... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:37 PM | Because your son’s behavior includes self-harm in addition to threatening and harming his for you to remain vigilant about his behaviors toward others and himself to try to ensure | 702 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Self-Harming Daughter
| 176939 | Question: My stepdaughter began cutting herself and taking large amounts of Benadryl about six to eight months ago. My wife and I were una... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:37 PM | My wife and I were unaware of Give her the opportunity to turn her behavior around, but let her know that sending her to a group home is an option if her bad behavior escalates | 1357 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Recognizing When Your Child Is Distressed
| 178238 | Children are sensitive and can struggle to make sense of events that are traumatizing and deadly. There are common symptoms people experience follo... | | 11/22/2017 8:21:50 PM | thumb-sucking, acting out or other behaviors from when they were younger
Reduced If your child exhibits these or other concerning behaviors for more than two weeks, seek | 2300 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Stepson Steals and Starts Fires
| 176973 | Question: My 12 year-old stepson has always stolen and destroyed things. He’s started fires and flunked three grades in school. Recently h... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:40 PM | My 12 year-old stepson has always young man, stay updated on the current behaviors, help develop a treatment plan to address his behaviors and guide you and his father along your | 670 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
