This is a week where we stop to give thanks for the many blessings that we are privileged to have in our lives. It is a special time of thinking through all of the good things that we possess and can celebrate.
Effective Discipline for Teenagers
I recently wrote about how important it is to allow teenagers to make amends and regain trust when they have violated a rule or broken trust. In our many years of working with thousands of teenagers at Lakeside, we have had to deal with numerous discipline issues within their lives.
Helping Teenagers Make Amends
We have been discussing the topic of bullying and its significant impact. We have also acknowledged that teenagers are in a maturation process that has many ebbs and flows. Usually, teens will have a lack of awareness of the consequences of their behaviors–even bullying–that may have a negative impact on others. Therefore, what do teenagers do when […]
Cyberbullying: 24/7 Harassment
Research is diverse, but conservative estimates suggest that at least 10 percent of teenagers between 7th and 9th grades experience some form of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying: literally, the act that’s difficult to follow
Innocent Bystander? Bullying as Peer Pressure
Recently I wrote about the normal ages and stages of adolescent development. If you read those posts, you may remember that as teenagers mature, their loyalty moves from their parents to their peers, with peer relationships becoming increasingly more important. Though acceptance from peer groups becomes principal in your teen’s life, the association can lead to undesirable […]
How to Tell If Your Child Is a Bully
Much information is available on how to recognize signs that your teenager is being bullied. But, suppose you think your teenager may be someone who bullies others? That question can be a hard one to ponder for parents or caregivers. Worse, however, is the potential harm and tragic lasting consequences of bullying behavior to those who are bullied.
Common Forms of School Bullying
All of us who have had kids in school recognize that from the moment our students get on the bus it is possible that bullying can begin. I distinctly remember when our first son was in kindergarten. He experienced anxiety waiting for the bus because older kids were threatening him. I remember painful conversations, our own […]
What Are the Signs of Bullying?
In my last post, I began writing about the issue of bullying. I will be addressing aspects of this topic in more detail in future posts, so keep reading. Bullying, a hot topic on the Internet Some parents may want to know about signs of bullying. Have you witnessed changes in your child’s or teen’s behavior? Even subtle […]
Bullying Among Teenagers: Why Does It Occur?
National Bullying Prevention Month Tragically, the headline read Deadly Bullying on cover of the October 18, 2010 issue of People. The issue relates stories of three teens: an 18-year-old male, and two 13-year-old males who had committed suicide within the last 30 days. The magazine then cites story after story of teenagers who are experiencing bullying for reasons of […]
When Teenagers Need an Alternative Education Program
Lakeside: Nearly 50 Years Helping Vulnerable Teens Succeed Lakeside Educational Network currently provides educational and clinical services to over 1500 students per year. We operate 4 alternative schools which serve students from 25 regional school districts, and we have a long-standing reputation of quality service and successful transitioning of students to their community.
