Author: Sheena Berg
Article:
As we all know, parenting has become a more complex task not
just because of the insidious intrusion of cutting edge
technology and immoral media influences, but also because of the
changing makeup of the family consisting of many kids in blended
families moving back and forth between households. Parents are
coming to terms with the fact that they feel inadequate and need
the aid of other resources; one of the most valuable is a
collaborative relationship with your child�s school,
particularly with the teachers and the counselor.
Michelle Farias has discovered the secrets of this wide-ranging
topic with her definitive book 25 Ways to Keep Your Child Safe,
Healthy and Successful: Lessons from a School Counselor. Step
parents of kids in any grade are encouraged to use it as a
useful guide to increase awareness of existing issues and
potential problems and to learn strategies and techniques that
promote consistency and structure. A major determinant of
success in school is positive parental involvement and an
effective way to develop a strong partnership is to be aware of
issues and potential problems early on.
Michelle Farias has written a well-organized,
information-packed, practical guide that accurately reflects her
20 years of professional and practical experience as a school
counselor and a mental health therapist. "25 Ways to Keep Your
Child Safe, Healthy and Successful" is loaded with useful
knowledge and guidance covering general topics such as, the
benefits of family dinners, and consequences and behavioral
expectations. It also covers the very specific and timely issues
of Internet and chat room safety, drug and alcohol awareness,
and the pervasive violence of some TV shows, movies, music and
video games.
Each chapter or lesson is topic specific with conversation
vignettes that set up issues and provide relevant solution
focused guidance. Not only is this book a useful reference for
parents and teachers, anticipating future situations and
problems at home or in school, it is also a comprehensive guide
for current issues facing any parent or teacher today.
Ms. Farias repeatedly draws the distinction between children and
parents, emphasizing the importance of parental responsibility
in setting boundaries, disciplining consistently, following
through on consequences, and rewarding genuine effort and
achievement. This book is recommended for the Blended Family
Library in our quest to help you raise responsible, productive,
confident and happy kids.
For more useful information regarding Michelle Farias, and her
book, visit http://www.blended-families.com/25ways.
About the author:
<b>Sheena Berg</b>, a blended family coach with <a
href="http://www.blended-families.com/" title="Blended
Families">Blended-Families.com</a> enjoys writing articles and
book reviews for their FREE <a
href="http://www.about-blended-families.com/" title="Step
Parenting Tips">step parenting advice</a> newsletter.
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