Teenagers are a very analytical age bracket that tends to get involved in several adventurous events to satisfy their curiosity. One of the many things they get curious about include substance abuse. They generally get attached to anything that seems new or restricted to their age bracket. This curiosity of theirs put them at a …..
Read MorePreventing video gaming addiction in children
Video gaming addiction in children is the compulsive attraction that children develop to sitting the front of the screen and playing games. It can be very dangerous and detrimental to a child’s physical, mental, and social life. Children who suffer from this form of addiction have problems learning in school, making friends, and engaging in …..
Read MoreWatching out for signs of abuse in children
It is very easy for your children to get abused without your knowledge. This is why parents and guardians are often advised to always look out for their children. And also ensure that they do not become victims of abuse at a tender age. When the word “abuse” is mentioned, it does not always imply …..
Read MorePREVENTING INTERNET ADDICTION IN CHILDREN
The time your child spends on the internet might be affecting him or her without your knowledge. To most children, spending much time on the internet is tantamount to unlimited enjoyment. And if they had their way, internet time would be primary while other tasks would be secondary. The numbers of internet addicted cases are …..
Read MorePREVENTING FOOD ADDICTION IN YOUR CHILD
Food addiction in children, is basically an obsession which occurs when children eat food when they do not necessarily need to. A good number of times, they eat food excessively not because they are hungry, but because they feel like. There are some kids who also turn to food to help them deal with …..
Read MoreSHOWING GOOD EXAMPLES TO CHILDREN AS PARENTS IN PREVENTING ADDICTION
Substances which induce addiction, alongside acts which are addictive, are usually easily accessible to children. Parents have a big role to play when it comes to the decision of a child to be addicted or not. Hence, parents need to continue telling their children about the ills of addiction, and why they should not take …..
Read More5 SAFETY MEASURES FOR CHILDREN
It is normal for every parent to be concerns or worries concerning their children, especially if they are not together. We live in a world where people get easily influenced, and one group of people who are highly susceptible to this, are children. Hence, it is up to parents to ensure that their children are …..
Read MoreSAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH
The act of raising and training children is not an easy task. It is equally not easy having to think of all the necessary measures which should be put in place, in order to ensure that your child stays healthy and safe. Parents need to bear in mind that, children are very observant. They tend …..
Read MoreSigns of Alcoholism
Several individuals, ranging anywhere from teens to adults may drink regularly or on occasion. Some may simply enjoy the substance while others may like how it makes them feel in certain social settings and/or situations. As a result, those who have transitioned from the occasional drinker to alcoholism may not even be aware of how …..
Read MorePREVENTING ADDICTION IN CHILDREN
Basically, addiction is said to be an obsessive and compulsive disorder which arises as a result of a repeated action of either an act or the ingestion of a substance. The leading examples of addiction in the world are alcohol and drug addiction. In the addiction process, the person has little or no control over …..
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