Many think of childhood and adolescence as a carefree time. For some, it is. Others however, do not seem to go through childhood and adolescence carefree at all. Below are some guidelines on when a child or teen may need counseling and a referral to see a licensed counselor.
1. Long Periods of Sadness.
The child or adolescent may seem to be sad for several days or weeks. Nothing helps them feel better. Even if you try to entertain or distract them, nothing works. The child may cry over both little and big things and not be able to stop. Children and adolescents do not normally talk about being sad; they show sadness through their actions. They may get in trouble and break rules to show they are sad.
2. Withdrawn Behavior.
Withdrawn kids and teens have little or no interest in playing or being with friends. They want to be by
themselves instead of being with friends or family.
3. Feeling Angry.
Some children or adolescents may be angry all the time. They may get into fights with other kids. They may take their anger out on adults in authority. It is often tantrum-like behavior. These kids are disruptive in the household.
4. Feeling Anxious and Worried.
Some kids and teens may worry a lot. They worry about their parents when they are away from home. They worry about their parents getting physically hurt. They worry that another death will occur or that they will have to move again. They create things to worry about all the time.
5. Feeling a Sense of Responsibility or Guilt.
This is sometimes a problem with older school-aged children. This is often a problem with children who have experienced divorce, or a death in the family. They may think it is their fault. They may feel responsible for taking care of other family members.
6. Problems with Separating.
A child or teen may not want a parent to leave to do their normal routine of the day. A young child may cry in school to get in touch with his or her parent. A teen may call or text a parent several times a day to be in contact. This is a problem.
7. Cannot Concentrate.
Some children or adolescents may have a hard time getting things done. They may be easily distracted. Maybe they cannot settle on any one activity or job you give them. They may not follow instructions well.
8. Living in the Past.
The child or adolescent may seem to think more about the past than the present. Many will talk about the past when their family was together, when their loved one was still alive, or when times were different.
9. Changes in Daily Habits.
Kids and teens may change what they normally do. Some may wake up in the morning, but have difficulty getting out of bed. Or they may start having problems going to sleep or having nightmares while sleeping. Eating habits may also change, whether that is eating much more or much less than before.
10. The Parents Cannot Help the Child.
Methods that have worked previously are not currently effective. At this point, the parents are having difficulties with their own feelings and feel that helping the child is beyond their control.
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Great Gift Idea for Kids or Teens: Secrets of the Master Magician
When it comes to exceptional gifts and toys for children, one idea that never goes out of style is the concept of magic. If, like most children, your kids are fascinated by magic tricks, you should probably take a look at Secrets of the Master Magician: An Apprentice's Manual.
Without question, magical illusions have always been a draw for kids. Being able to complete jaw-dropping feats of magic just never gets old. Secrets of the Master Magician contains loads of fantastic illusions and magic tricks that will keep children on the edge of their seats, regardless of whether or not they're on stage or in the audience.
To start with, the kit comes with a number of the conventional magical accessories: a magic wand, a deck of cards, a handkerchief, etc. It also includes the Apprentice's Manual - a book containing instructions for performing illusions. (Actually, the kit itself is contained in a box crafted to look like a magical spellbook.)
More specifically, the book offers detailed explanations on how to execute a wide variety of tricks and illusions, including coin tricks, card tricks, rope tricks, what have you. In addition, the instructions for each magic trick appear alongside color photos which detail every single step of the illusions discussed. In brief, kids are spoon-fed the techniques for every trick.
As previously noted, the kit contains numerous tricks, and it'll take time to become proficient with all of them. Moreover, kids are usually chomping at the bit to show off a brand new illusion as soon as they learn it. In short, this really is a gift not only with substantial entertainment value, but parents can rest assured that it's going to be quite a while before a child starts to become bored with it - assuming that day ever comes.
Although there are numerous pros to this product, I've discovered only one con - if it can be described as such: basically, although the book provides youngsters with the requisite skill set to become magicians, it doesn't give them the traditional appearance of such. There's no cape, no white gloves, no top hat, and so on. But to be honest, those items are stylistic rather than functional. Simply put, Secrets of the Master Magician is a really cool magic kit - whether for those just starting out, or those who've already learned a thing or two. It will probably keep kids entertained for quite some time, and give you far more than your money's worth.
Without question, magical illusions have always been a draw for kids. Being able to complete jaw-dropping feats of magic just never gets old. Secrets of the Master Magician contains loads of fantastic illusions and magic tricks that will keep children on the edge of their seats, regardless of whether or not they're on stage or in the audience.
To start with, the kit comes with a number of the conventional magical accessories: a magic wand, a deck of cards, a handkerchief, etc. It also includes the Apprentice's Manual - a book containing instructions for performing illusions. (Actually, the kit itself is contained in a box crafted to look like a magical spellbook.)
More specifically, the book offers detailed explanations on how to execute a wide variety of tricks and illusions, including coin tricks, card tricks, rope tricks, what have you. In addition, the instructions for each magic trick appear alongside color photos which detail every single step of the illusions discussed. In brief, kids are spoon-fed the techniques for every trick.
As previously noted, the kit contains numerous tricks, and it'll take time to become proficient with all of them. Moreover, kids are usually chomping at the bit to show off a brand new illusion as soon as they learn it. In short, this really is a gift not only with substantial entertainment value, but parents can rest assured that it's going to be quite a while before a child starts to become bored with it - assuming that day ever comes.
Although there are numerous pros to this product, I've discovered only one con - if it can be described as such: basically, although the book provides youngsters with the requisite skill set to become magicians, it doesn't give them the traditional appearance of such. There's no cape, no white gloves, no top hat, and so on. But to be honest, those items are stylistic rather than functional. Simply put, Secrets of the Master Magician is a really cool magic kit - whether for those just starting out, or those who've already learned a thing or two. It will probably keep kids entertained for quite some time, and give you far more than your money's worth.
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