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Adolescence can be the cruelest place on earth. It can really be heartless.  ( Tori Amos)

The mistake that Sharon and I both made is we never set any boundaries.  (Ozzy Osbourne)

A tantruming toddler is a little ball of writhing muscle and incredible strength. It's like trying to carry a greased pig past a slop bucket.

The quickest way to change your child’s behaviour is to first change your own.

Children do not develop on their own - they only develop within relationships.

"Rules without relationship leads to rebellion" (Josh McDowell)

Wouldn't it be nice if children would simply listen and learn.

Some hope their children will be like sponges soaking up the truth and wisdom imparted by their parents. However appealing this philosophy might be, it seldom seems to catch on with their children.

The challenge of adolescence is to balance the right of the parents to feel they are in charge with the need of the adolescent to gain independence.

Children fare better when expectations on them are clear and firm.

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Teen Suicide

Statistics:

1. suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds (after car accidents)

2. for every suicide completion, there are between 100 and 200 attempts

3. 15% of teens report suicide ideation

Myths:

a) young people rarely think about suicide – FALSE

b) talking about suicide will give young people the idea or permission to consider suicide – FALSE

c) suicide is sudden and unpredictable – FALSE

d) suicidal youth are only looking for attention – FALSE

e) suicidal youth are determined to die – FALSE

f) a suicidal person will always be at risk – FALSE

If you are dealing with a suicidal teen call the Distress Line in your area (London (519) 667-6711

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Workshops

+ Behaviour Management (now available online)

This full day or 2 evening workshop will introduce you […]

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+ A Parent’s Guide to the Teenage Brain

  A teenager’s brain is not just an adult brain […]

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+ Reading Rescue

A program for children with reading problems

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+ A Guided Tour of ADHD (now available online)

This workshop will present the facts, myths, misconceptions, controversy and […]

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NOL 2BO

Phone: (519) 485-4678
Fax: (519) 485-0281

Email: info@rickharper.ca

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