Articles written by Reece Manley

GLBT Christians understand the Bible is such a way that it opens the door to God's love.

Apr 26, 2010 - Reece Manley

Gay and lesbian spirituality is beginning to be more and more accepted, both from within and outside of the GLBT community.

Apr 25, 2010 - Reece Manley

More people are flocking to the pews of United Church of Christ and other denominations with more progressive Christian thinking about God's love and acceptance.

Nov 19, 2009 - Reece Manley

Preparing for the end of summer and the transition back to school calls on teens to equip themselves with planning and preparation.

Jul 28, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teenage girls carry certain social labels including the image of the circle of girls sharing small scandals of each others lives.

Jul 9, 2009 - Reece Manley

Talented and gifted children may receive more social and educational attention, but it's a parent's job to balance things to give an equal family platform.

Jun 16, 2009 - Reece Manley

The style and mood you set the first day sounds the tone for the entire year. With eighth graders, teachers may find more of a need to apply a unique style to traditions

Jun 12, 2009 - Reece Manley

If parents and teens are clashing more and more frequently, there is likely to be one issue at the root of the increasing anger.

Jun 10, 2009 - Reece Manley

The International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS) is a resource for people who have questions about life after death as well as near-death resources.

Jun 9, 2009 - Reece Manley

Parents become frustrated with their teenagers on a daily basis, but better communication skills hold the answers to lowering anger level.

Jun 5, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teen pregnancy issues generally focus on the girl; however, the boy may experience confusion and depression. Duties, expectations and rights should be explored.

May 31, 2009 - Reece Manley

Any parent knows there are significant differences between 15 year olds and 18 year olds. These small age differences can mean important stresses in peer values.

May 28, 2009 - Reece Manley

Although sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, no parent wants a teenager to have to face consequences that come with early sex experiences.

May 27, 2009 - Reece Manley

One of the most difficult challenges in parenting is balancing the need for the safety of teenagers who have been drinking versus the need to provide consequences.

May 26, 2009 - Reece Manley

While the stages of grief first identified by Kubler-Ross remain steady across age groups, adolescents experience peer deaths more acutely and personally.

May 23, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teenager girls often dress in ways which distress their parents. But, rather than trying to be sexually attractive, the main drive seems to be for peer acceptance.

May 21, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teenage smoking is reaching epidemic proportions even under the current campaigns to stop smoking. There are some things parents can do to decrease the use of tobacco.

May 20, 2009 - Reece Manley

The Boys Scouts of America has been shrinking in membership, however, the organization continues to set the gold standard for values training and member safety.

May 19, 2009 - Reece Manley

Images of cerulean seas and white sands come to mind when one dreams of the Caribbean coast of Mexico, but for teenagers, dangers lurk just beyond the hotel room.

May 18, 2009 - Reece Manley

The need to advocate teen volunteering is clear as a study shows dropping rates of volunteer undertakings by those aged 15 to 18.

May 17, 2009 - Reece Manley

Adolescents may fantasize about a lazy, relaxing summer as the ideal. However, the values of the right summer job can impact lives forever.

May 16, 2009 - Reece Manley

When gay and lesbian teenagers come out to their parents, the parents' initial reaction is crucial to their teenagers well being. Parents must express acceptance.

May 15, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teenagers of mixed-race or multi-races face special challenges in life. Parents need to add to the solution and not the problem.

May 14, 2009 - Reece Manley

Today, as in this very moment, sounds new threats for teenagers. Parents need to be ever vigilant of their teens' risk-taking behavior.

Apr 30, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teenagers raised with a faith in a Higher Power show higher resilience, more supportive peer groups and a better emotional outlook than teens without religious beliefs.

Apr 27, 2009 - Reece Manley

People often enter counseling without a clear goal in mind. The person simply knows they don't feel well, are confused or are suffering in some way. Goals come next.

Apr 25, 2009 - Reece Manley

P.O.W.E.R. Parenting Style encourages a five point action plan incorporating different modules designed to make overseeing the growth and development more effective.

Apr 24, 2009 - Reece Manley

The Green Movement is almost reaching the level of a lifestyle. Regardless of the level of commitment, simple steps can help adolescents embrace a love of green thinking

Apr 22, 2009 - Reece Manley

One of the developmental phenomenon widely observed in youth is the personal fable. This concept holds that adolescents believe themselves to be special and unique.

Apr 21, 2009 - Reece Manley

Even if a father has not been present in a teenager's life, the youth is likely to manifest ideals about the absent father which are problematic in family normalcy.

Apr 21, 2009 - Reece Manley

When it comes to parenting teenagers, a parent's friends and relatives often offer advice. When it's not welcome, simple communication skills can help.

Apr 19, 2009 - Reece Manley

One area often overlooked in considering a teenagers' well-being is the quality of their relationships with their brothers and sisters.

Apr 18, 2009 - Reece Manley

The emotional impact of discipline on teenagers can have unintended side effects. Parents can take steps to reduce negative self-image, anger and other problems.

Apr 17, 2009 - Reece Manley

The link between corporal punishment of teenage boys and those boys going on to be physically abusive to their wives and children has been established.

Apr 16, 2009 - Reece Manley

In educational psychology, the causal model for maladjustment in adulthood shows the critical need for youth associating with supportive peers.

Apr 15, 2009 - Reece Manley

More and more teenagers are being affected by bullying. Reducing the prevalence of aggressive behavior depends on a united effort.

Apr 14, 2009 - Reece Manley

Parents should take warning if boys lies become more frequent as they become teenagers. They may be headed toward more covert behavior such as shop lifting and fraud.

Apr 13, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teenage boys can find anger a difficult emotion to handle. When it moves beyond anger to rage, however, young men require immediate intervention.

Apr 11, 2009 - Reece Manley

Taking charge over another living creature teaches incredible new life lessons. Before you commit to a puppy, teens need to show certain levels of responsibility.

Apr 10, 2009 - Reece Manley

Parents often worry about depression in their teenagers. The difference between being sad and being clinically depressed can be measured by comparing teens to peers.

Apr 8, 2009 - Reece Manley

When parents are faced with alcohol addiction in their sons or daughters, many turn to traditional AA programs for the answers. This may not be the best choice.

Apr 8, 2009 - Reece Manley

A simple time out is less effective as children age to teenagers. Making an active time out strategy can have a much more powerful effect in changing behavior.

Apr 7, 2009 - Reece Manley

Step parents have a unique position in blended families. Bonding with teenage step children should focus on building friendships with teenage step child.

Apr 7, 2009 - Reece Manley

Emotions are in flux during adolescence and anger can be the most troublesome for boys. Inserting the concepts of contemplation and choice in behavior is essential.

Apr 6, 2009 - Reece Manley

Sexting is the act of sending nude or partially nude photos using cell phone cameras and messaging features. Prevention, education and intervention are parental duties.

Apr 5, 2009 - Reece Manley

With the latest death of a teenage Athlete in Plano, Texas, parents need to be aware of the demands from schools, teachers and classmates on their teenagers.

Apr 4, 2009 - Reece Manley

For those dealing with the overwhelming challenge of severe mental health issues, a pet becomes a required companion.

Apr 2, 2009 - Reece Manley

Layoff concerns loom large in the current economy. Ward off job loss by making by appearing to be the most valuable employee in the firm.

Apr 1, 2009 - Reece Manley

Behavior of adolescents can be tumultuous during the best of times. Making point by point contracts for your teens actions and reactions helps to level acting out.

Mar 30, 2009 - Reece Manley

The first psychotherapy session with a mental health provider can be more unnerving than the issue bringing you to therapy. There are a few common elements to expect.

Mar 30, 2009 - Reece Manley