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Happiness Phoenix Arizona

davidabrams — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:13:00 +0000

Happiness is an attitude. I know many miserable people with lots of
money and " things" and I know many that always have a sour outlook on
life.

Happiness comes from the ability to enjoy and appreciate. We wake up
and say thank g-d for my family. We are thankful for our health. Being
thankful and happy for our strengths. One can find so many things to
be thankful for: food, shelter, friends, loved ones, safety, and the
ability to sleep.

It was raining last week and I heard a bunch of grown men complaining.
Keep in mind it is sunny 330 plus days out if the year in Arizona.
They were looking at rain as a negative. If there glass on rain was
half full they would appreciate the rain and how the rain waters all
the plants and trees. They would embrace the rain.

It is important to take care of ones self so they can find happiness
and be able to give back to others. The compassionate caring and
giving to others is essential for happiness.

Finally find interests you enjoy, work, hobbies etc All the above will
help you sustain happiness but it must start with self love and your
perception.

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Children Lead Poisoning

davidabrams — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:04:00 +0000

China detained two factory officials after 1,300 children were poisoned by pollution from a manganese processing plant.

There was unrest when 615 out of 731 children in two villages near that smelter tested positive for lead poisoning. Children from six other nearby villages are now being tested.

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Seventy percent of children tested were found to have excessive lead in their blood.

Parents Model Responsibility, Accountability, Manners

davidabrams — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:31:00 +0000

Parents with children and teens can help them by teaching them independent skills
at home so they can use these transferable skills when they are on their own. Children and teenagers with ADD and ADHD can use these skills as well.

Confidence and knowledge can only be taught through repetition, practice, and positive support by parents and adults.

Teaching your child and teen time management skills is essential for academic success. If a child learns that everyday at 5pm he must complete his homework he or she will get into a habit of doing homework before they do anything else like: cell phones, my space, texting, tv, video games, or hanging and talking to friends. Even if he/ she sits down at this time and reads, reviews, notes, studies for future tests. If a parent does not do this the child or teen will have a difficult time transitioning to college or University life.

Teaching your child or teen organizational skills is also very important. Teaching your child and teen about adequate sleep, diet, and exercise is important. Teaching your child and teen about following rules and laws and consequences for behaviors is vital. Money management skills is a valuable resource for your adolescent or child. Saving money for long term goals is a great skill for teenagers and children.

Helping your child or teen with ADD or ADHD is a process and it takes time. having patience and compassion and persistence is helpful. Staying positive and supportive will be the best mentality a parent can have through your child and teens development.

Anxiety and OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

davidabrams — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:25:00 +0000

Approximately 2 percent of the population develop OCD. OCD( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is an anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences either obsessions or compulsions or both that interfere with life. Obsessions are persistent thoughts or impulses that overwhelm your thoughts and cause stress in your life.

Compulsions are behaviors we repeat in an effort to reduce anxiety in our lives.OCD can develop in childhood, but most often develops in adolescence or as a young adult

Teenage Girls and STD’s

davidabrams — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:17:00 +0000

A recent study estimates one in four teen girls have an STD.

It is important that parents educate their children-Teens-boys and girls regarding sex.

Video Games Children and Teens and Violence

davidabrams — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:11:00 +0000

Research confirms that rewarded violence in a video game increases feelings of: anger, hostility, and aggressive behaviors.

If your child or adolescent spends hours playing violent games his/her mind will be thinking more about violence than helping others or cleaning his/her room or doing homework.

Children Mental Health Disorders.

davidabrams — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:06:00 +0000

An estimated 15 million children in the USA are diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

Studies show only 25 percent are receiving appropriate treatement based on scientific evidence.

APA considers Video Game Addiction-Violence-adolescents-children and Teenagers

davidabrams — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:01:00 +0000

Psychiatrists are concerned about the mental health of children who spend so much time with video games that they neglect: exercise, friendships, complete school work.

Most parents do not take the time to watch the video games their children play. Many video games reward the child for acts of violence. Why would you want your child exposed to violence daily? Many children and teens play video games three hours per day.

Parents must ask themselves what positives can come around for allowing their child and adolescent continuous exposure to violent video games.

Research shows excessive use of violent video game exposure to children and adolescents may be a higher risks for behavioral and other health problems.

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Encourage your child,teenager to exercise daily. This is essential for health and anger management.