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Image by Terry McCombs via Flickr By Dr James Dobson There's a fancy word for kids who don't do well in school. We call these kids underachievers. I would make three recommendations that can reach some kids: 1. Since most underachievers are terribly disorganised, help him establish a system for studying. Turn off the television set and make sure the proper investment in homework is made. 2. Stay in close contact with his teachers and know what's going on in school. I promise you that your son or daughter will not keep you so informed. 3. Seek tuition to provide the one-on-one help that may make the difference. There are some hardcore underachievers who seem determined to fail in school. For them no amount of pushing will get them motivated. In those cases I recommend that you go with the flow and accept the child just as he is. Not every youngster can be squeezed into the same mould, and it's a wise parent who knows when to race the engine and when to let it idle. F...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Some kids are natural born leaders, but most kids tend to be followers. That's not a bad thing, as long as they're following the right people. All kids struggle with peer pressure , but those who are followers seem to be more easily swayed. And when children group together, a definite pecking order starts to develop. The leaders will soon be calling the shots, and most will likely follow them. But smart kids know when to tag along and when to quietly slip away. Teach your kids how to recognize when someone is a bad influence. Ask them specific questions about their friends, like: "What kind of language does Johnny use?" or "Doesn't Cindy get into a lot of trouble at school?" Find out who they're playing with and why, and help them think through their choices of playmates. Most kids want to stay away from trouble; sometimes they just need a little help recognising the warning signs along the way. From TODAY, Voi...

By Dr Bill Maier Feeling overwhelmed by an "out-of-control" schedule? Maybe it's time you learned to say "No". If other people see you as a person who will agree to anything, you will constantly end up being the first one they ask when they need a volunteer. There's always some new project at school or work that needs doing and it's easy to feel obligated to step in and help, particularly when you don't think anybody else is doing it. The trouble is, most people who do all the work are the ones who have the least free time to help. And that's not healthy for anyone. We shouldn't ignore our own well-being in order to please others. Sometimes, the only way to unclutter a schedule is to learn that magical little word, "No". Then stick to it, even if they try to make you feel guilty. As one wise friend used to say: "If they have the nerve to ask, I have the nerve to say no." From TODAY, Voices – Tuesday, 14-Jul-2009

By Dr Bill Maier Ever have days when you spoke more kindly to the clerk at the grocery store than you did to your kids? It doesn't take a lot to make our kids feel valued, but it does take some conscious effort on our part. Here are just a few ideas to help. When you see your kids in the morning or after school, greet them with a hug and a genuine word of acknowledgement. Say something like: "Good morning, sweetheart", or "Hey, how was your day at school?" When you get a break at work, take a few minutes to call them, just to say hi, or put a little note in their lunchbox. And when discussing a topic with friends or family , ask your kids their opinion. You'll be amazed at some of the ideas they come up with. Remember, those we love the most should get the best we have to offer. From TODAY, Voices – Tuesday, 16-Jun-2009 Related articles by Zemanta Don't Take Things for Granted? by Guest Blogger, Lori Alexy (hilarytopper.com) A Healthy Balance: Can y...