http://factoidz.com/profile/PrincipalPaul/ Paul W. Reeves articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/weekends-are-for-dadhood/ http://factoidz.com/weekends-are-for-dadhood/ Ah, the weekend is finally here! Of course, before I had kids, my weekends consisted of the following: FRIDAY 1) Staying up really late 2) Watching mindless television shows or movies 3) Spending time with friends 4) Catching up at/with wor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/images/post/a-fathers-role-in-the-family-can-leave-a-huge-impact-on-his-children.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-there-a-link-between-tv-watching-and-teen-pregnancy/ http://factoidz.com/is-there-a-link-between-tv-watching-and-teen-pregnancy/ A significant portion of my interviews with kids and overhearing kids’ conversations with one another have involved television and movie viewing habits. In nearly 100% of the cases, the kids who had watched sexually explicit television shows and movies are the same kids who got involved with sexua... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-there-a-link-between-tv-watching-and-teen-pregnancy.jpg http://factoidz.com/hide-the-alcohol-from-your-kids/ http://factoidz.com/hide-the-alcohol-from-your-kids/ It has been reported that our kids develop all types of beliefs about alcohol and, of course, many are correct or distorted. Some of these beliefs are brought about by information provided by friends, some are formed by witnessing family members drink, and others are brought about by the media. Afte... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/hide-the-alcohol-from-your-kids.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-best-gift-for-your-kids-your-time/ http://factoidz.com/the-best-gift-for-your-kids-your-time/ Finally, Christmas is here!! It’s time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and, in keeping with the American tradition, give tons of presents to your kids! Have you ever considered the gift that your child wants the most? A bike? No. A guitar or drum set? No. A computer or software? No. How about a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-best-gift-for-your-kids-your-time.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-talk-to-your-kids/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-talk-to-your-kids/ One of the most important steps that you can take with your child toward the prevention of Use of Illicit Substances (UIS), as well as a host of other topics, is to TALK!TALK!TALK! (TTT) to him/her monthly, weekly, and even daily, depending on the situation. It also helps if you use this precautiona... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-talk-to-your-kids.jpg http://factoidz.com/video-game-addictions-for-kids-bens-story/ http://factoidz.com/video-game-addictions-for-kids-bens-story/ According to the fine folks at the National Institute on Media and the Family, “For the video game addicted person, a fantasy world in a game has replaced his or her real world. The virtual reality of the game is more inviting than the every day world of family, school or work. With the increa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-your-child-addicted-to-video-games/ http://factoidz.com/is-your-child-addicted-to-video-games/ If your child plays a “harmless” 3-4 hours of video games on each school day, and then another 7-8 hours on each weekend day, your child’s video game time could easily total 29-36 hours per week, many of them alone in their bedroom or basement! Back when you and I were little tykes, that time ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-your-child-addicted-to-video-games.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-negative-impact-of-video-games-on-your-child/ http://factoidz.com/the-negative-impact-of-video-games-on-your-child/ Although this topic mostly applies to boys, girls can also be affected by the addictions, habits and lessons that are developed from the use of Gameboy, GameCube, Xbox, Playstation, Wii, and other video games that are competing for your child’s attention. If your middle school child has one or ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-negative-impact-of-video-games-on-your-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/sex-and-nudity-in-movies-precautions-to-take-to-protect-your-kids/ http://factoidz.com/sex-and-nudity-in-movies-precautions-to-take-to-protect-your-kids/ Many of the middle school children with whom I have had experience over the past 20 years have seen movies, with their parents’ permission, that would have brought me great trouble from my parents if I had seen them as a youth. And, yes, my own children would receive a consequence if they were to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sex-and-nudity-in-movies-precautions-to-take-to-protect-your-kids.jpg http://factoidz.com/sex-and-nudity-in-movies-what-are-your-kids-watching/ http://factoidz.com/sex-and-nudity-in-movies-what-are-your-kids-watching/ In the mid to late 1960’s, the mere mention of brief nudity or a partially clothed bedroom scene was enough to stir the masses. One little scene was the talk of the town, television and radio talk shows, and newspaper articles! Well, we’ve come a long way in 40+ years! These days, it’s a re... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sex-and-nudity-in-movies-what-are-your-kids-watching.jpg http://factoidz.com/cable-satellite-tv-for-kids-its-your-job-to-monitor-what-they-watch/ http://factoidz.com/cable-satellite-tv-for-kids-its-your-job-to-monitor-what-they-watch/ First of all, why do you have Cable/Satellite TV? Is it because the commercial reception in your home is poor? Is it because you are an avid sports fan and you just have to have ESPN and other such channels? Are you a fan of old movies who enjoys watching AMC? Do you feel that you need to watch the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/cable-satellite-tv-for-kids-its-your-job-to-monitor-what-they-watch.jpg http://factoidz.com/setting-a-positive-role-model-for-your-kids/ http://factoidz.com/setting-a-positive-role-model-for-your-kids/ Do your kids ever receive mixed messages from you? As with all cases, consistent and persistent messages from you, followed by consistent and persistent behavior from you, is one of the strongest and most dynamic methods by which you can convince your... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/setting-a-positive-role-model-for-your-kids.jpg http://factoidz.com/parents-may-promote-the-use-of-alcohol-and-smoking-in-their-teens/ http://factoidz.com/parents-may-promote-the-use-of-alcohol-and-smoking-in-their-teens/ According to a recent report from AScribe Newswire Center for the Advancement of Health, "Teen smoking and drinking do not occur in a vacuum -- both parents and peers may promote or discourage substance abuse among teens, according to a study of more than 4,500 students in the sixth, seventh... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/parents-may-promote-the-use-of-alcohol-and-smoking-in-their-teens.jpg http://factoidz.com/keeping-your-kids-away-from-the-use-of-illicit-substances-uis-its-your-job/ http://factoidz.com/keeping-your-kids-away-from-the-use-of-illicit-substances-uis-its-your-job/ Your child receives multiple messages about the Use of Illicit Substances (UIS) each day from friends, television, magazines, movies, etc. How many do they receive from you? Do they receive any? Do your kids actually know your views on UIS? Do they firmly believe that there will be ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST PrincipalPaul http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/keeping-your-kids-away-from-the-use-of-illicit-substances-uis-its-your-job.jpg