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Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Back to School - 10 Days of Activities 482210 days of 10 activities to get you readyLooking to cure those back-to-school blues? Use the “10 Days of Action” to get your kids energized and equ...7/22/2019 8:42:19 PMLooking to cure those back-to-school blues Use the “10 Days of Action” to get your kids energized and equipped for the new school year Set them up for success with challenges 11535https://www.boystown.org/parenting/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | When You Suspect Your Child Is Thinking about Suicide 1065Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 years old. It’s an issue that, as a parent, you can't ignore.9/23/2019 1:51:22 PMSuicide is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 years old It's an issue that, as a parent, you can't ignore There is no sure-fire way to detect suicidal thoughts in a 158https://www.boystown.org/parenting/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Social Media Driver’s License 4861Many parents feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to effectively parent to their kids about social media. Parents are unsure of what limits to set and what to tell their kids about the downsides and dangers of misusing social media.8/24/2018 7:51:15 PMKristen Galloway, PhD, LP, BCBA Psychologist Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about parenting social media Do you know where to start What sites are more kid-friendly or how 8620https://www.boystown.org/parenting/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Defiant 10-Year-Old 19460 Question: My 10-year-old is very defiant. I have tried rewards and taking away privileges, but neither seems to work. He does not care if ...8/25/2018 12:25:53 AMI have tried rewards and taking away privileges, but neither seems to work He does not care if he loses privileges I have tried counseling, but it has been ineffective 6245https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Family labeling: What should children call their parents’ boyfriends and girlfriends? 19489 Question: I have explained to my 3- and 5-year-old children that their father’s girlfriend, her daughter and her extended family are not r...10/17/2018 1:00:27 AMI have explained to my 3- and 5-year-old children that their father’s girlfriend, her daughter and her extended family are not related to them My daughter tells me that her 4637https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Q&A 16-year-old son vaping 19648 Question:Q. I caught my 16-year-old son vaping. I explained that this is not allowed and discussed the harmful effects. I found out through r...4/19/2018 1:04:11 PMI caught my 16-year-old son vaping I explained that this is not allowed and discussed the harmful effects I found out through reading his texts that he was doing it again, had 12855https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | 3 Things To Do If Your Child Leaves Home Without Permission 20620​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure your child’s safety.  So, remember to build parental authority. I...9/20/2017 1:47:40 PMAs a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure your child’s safety So, remember to build parental ​​authority If your child leaves home without permission, he is technically a 19164https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Accepting Criticism: A Life Skill 20625Most Tweens think they know everything, and it is often very difficult for them to accept criticism. Although you may find this frustrating, it is ...6/16/2017 1:00:40 AMMost Tweens think they know everything, and it is often very difficult for them to accept criticism Although you may find this frustrating, it is developmentally appropriate for a 6080https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Accepting "No" for an Answer 20626​This information is included in our Guide to Communication Skills. Click here to see the rest of the guide. ...9/20/2017 1:47:21 PMThis information is included in our Guide to Communication Skills Click here to see the rest of the guide Calmly ask for a reason if you really don’t understand 15484https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Boys Town: Saving Children, Healing Families, Parenting Tips | Cutting and Self Harm: We Can Help 20686Our toll-free Boys Town National Hotline, 1-800-448-3000, serves as a crisis helpline for people all over the country. Each year,...2/20/2019 7:50:03 PMOur toll-free Boys Town National Hotline, 1-800-448-3000, serves as a crisis helpline for people all over the country Each year, our highly trained counselors answer more than 8832https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx

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