Teenagers Discover Real Relationships in High School

July 1, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
Teenagers Discover Real Relationships in High School

A relationship is a very common phenomenon which happens at any stage of our lives. The important thing is that an individual should be mature enough to understand the truthfulness in it. Adolescence is when we think that we are mature enough to understand the gravity of our relationships.  Everyone is in love every time [...]

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Poor Choices Lead to Teenage Health Issues

June 29, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
Poor Choices Lead to Teenage Health Issues

High school students set up patterns of behavior and make lifestyle choices that affect both their current and future health. Majority of high school students these days have health-related problems, like, obesity, and eating disorders in spite of, students taking nutrition classes in school. The student’s choices are partially depend on social pressure to attain [...]

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Healthy Eating Tips for High School Kids

June 26, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
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As teens become more independent in their food choices, they tend to make the wrong choices – even teens that were brought up eating healthy. Relationship Between Nutrition and Physical Growth By eating nutritious foods with lower caloric value, teens can experience a feeling of fullness and improve nutrient intake.  The growing independence of high [...]

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An Internet Policy for Students That Works

June 23, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
An Internet Policy for Students That Works

Many studies are conducted about the use of the Internet and the lives of high school students.  There are three popular main areas of study involving Internet use and students. First area – level of safety and an effective school environment for Internet users. Second area -  school use of online software that monitors  information [...]

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Are High School Kids Ready for Relationships?

June 21, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
Are high school kids ready for relationships?

High school students these days get into relationships with people who they meet at work, school or even on dating sites. Are kids in high school really ready to handle a serious relationship? How far do they take these relationships? Now these are common questions that are on most people’s minds when they think of [...]

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Break The Poor Attendance Habit Before College

June 18, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
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Usually there is lots of difference between college life and high school, but there is one thing which both, college and high school students despise. Yes, you got it right! Attendance!! However boring it may sound, but in one way, it is an important indicator of a student’s performance or development at high school and [...]

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Hey You, Stop that Bullying!

June 17, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
Hey You, Stop that bullying!

All of us know that daddy dear transfer means change of school! So again the kids have to bid farewells to the old one, check out the new schools, adjust with the surroundings, cope with their peers! Not all kids are the adjusting types. Some kids find it difficult to adapt to the new environment [...]

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The Importance of Good Grades

June 15, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
The Importance of Good Grades

When studying in high school, obtaining good grades used to be a student’s sole aim.  The reasons vary -  to impress the new girl sitting next to you, escape your parents scolding’s, or to keep up the role of being the “teacher’s pet”!  But the aim was always the same – to get good grades. [...]

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Tips to Help Teenagers Find a Summer Job

June 4, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
Ten Ways For Teenagers To Find A Summer Job

In a few weeks my 10th grader will be home for the summer.  Times are tough.  Jobs are hard to find.  How can my teenager get a summer job? What tips do you have for him? HELP! Oh yes.  Summer is a challenge.  It is a fun time.  It can also be a time when [...]

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Teenager Seeks Acceptance The Wrong Way

May 22, 2009 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello
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I work in a high school in Los Angeles. I have been a high school counselor for the past 8 years, but some for some reason I just can’t seem to find solutions for some of my students regardless of all my efforts. For the case that I am reaching out to you, I feel [...]

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