Idaho Family News (United States)

Rob Neilson talks about how his interest in Karate, hypnotherapy and teens with emotional and behavioral problems led him to establish Cedar Ridge Academy 16 years ago, a therapeutic boarding school.

Computer gaming from the view of the impact on brain development, impact of violent and gory graphics on especially the very young, and speculation about what it means as the younger generation learns from gaming what can be called systems literacy.

Sanchez and Olsen talk about their pioneering experience in developing the basic concepts of wilderness therapy in a BYU program in the late 1960s. Their work is usually credited as the original work developing wilderness therapy programs.

Many people have turned to cheap engagement rings as an alternative to real diamond rings in an effort to save money with the economy being where it is.

How the basics of professionalism in working with struggling teens is putting the needs of the child first, and the ways that NATSAP and IECA are enhancing professional conduct to the members.

Bryan Tomes, Executive Director of Asheville Academy for Girls defines academics and therapeutics, and explains how they are integrated so academics is a priority in its own right and does not take a back seat to therapeutics.

Family Therapist and Parent Educator at Trails Carolina, a Wilderness Therapy Program in North Carolina, talk about how adolescent substance abuse impacts the whole family and the help the rest of the family need for everyone to heal.

Social Worker and author of the book The Sacred Work of Grandparents raising Grandchildren, Elaine Williams discusses the almost ten percent of children in this country being raised by their Grandparents or other relatives.

Life Empowerment Coach and Huffington Post Blogger Ken Rabow talks about his work using different therapies that helps self-sabotaging teens and young adults.

The increasing phenomenon of young adults, known as Boomerang Kids, Twixters, Endless Adolescence, or Perma Kids, failing to establish themselves as mature functioning adults by their 20s and having little motivation and living with their parents.

Parent Choices for Struggling Teens guest Katie Gill, actress and star of Lifeline Made for TV movie “Betrayed at 17.” talks about this movie that revisits the issues in the popular movie of a few years ago, Mean Girls.

Giggletreetoys.com is an online seller of high quality, traditional toys. In response to customer feedback and continuous research, Giggletreetoys.com locates products that engage children in hours of creative play.

Parent Choices For Struggling Teens guest Ron Thompson from Boys Town, explains the research they have been doing for more than 22 years on at-risk children and the program they provide parents groups which they refer to as Common Sense Parenting.

The Capitol City Post 63 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is moving from their familiar Chinden landmark building. The new Post Home near Overland and Maple Grove will give the Post an updated facility to meet the growing needs of thier organization.

Parent Choices for Struggling Teens host Lon Woodbury speaks with SeaChange Hawaii’s Program Director, Matt Claybaugh. They discuss teen behavioral problems on a 6-8 week Tall Ship cruise through the Hawaiian Islands.

Parent Choices for Struggling Teens show talk about raising young girls with the current trends in our society.

A guided fly fishing trip is a great way to experience the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the rivers of Eastern Idaho, including the Henry's Fork, South Fork, and the Teton River.

Parent Choices for Struggling Teen’s show hosted by Lon Woodbury and guest Beth Black discuss adults today not listening and spending enough time with their children.

A weekly Internet Talk Radio Show series on LATalkRadio titled Parent Choices for Struggling Teens, hosted by Lon Woodbury and a variety of guests, will discuss many of the issues concerning teens and young people with a variety of problems.

Free Parenting Expo featuring over 20 Positive Parenting Expert bloggers and podcasters. Join us in this community of parents and parenting experts to get the solutions you need to your parenting challenges so you can enjoy your children more.

Dr. Tom Anderson, and Premier Dental Care of Idaho Falls is offering a Free Dentistry Day.

Eagle Summit is a place where teens are challenged to grow and thrive intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and behaviorally… “A Place Where Young Men's Futures Take Flight!”

(The following is a brief letter from Barry Blevins, Executive Director of The High Frontier concerning the wildfires that swept through Fort Davis, TX this past weekend, and the evacuation of staff and students from The High Frontier)

Hope Renews provides families who have struggling teens the opportunity to connect with other parents for comfort.

Meet Michelle Moss, a fitness and pregnancy expert, who specializes in Maternity Week by Week.

If you have sleep apnea or disruptive snoring and do not tolerate CPAP, Inland Empire Sleep Solutions wants to help you find answers. Call (877) 566-3545.

In addition to KidKraft as one of their product lines, BestChildrensFurniture.com announces the addition of Guidecraft to their product line.

This is the goal of SurvivalSeedBank.com, giving people the ability to grow nutritionally dense fruits and vegetables by using open pollinated seeds.

Free non-denominational Foster/Adoption Seminar on August 21 in Nampa will provide information and inspiration for prospective foster and adoptive parents.

Make your own natural and toxin free cleaning products at home! Your home will be clean and help keep your family away from carcinogenic toxins. Save time and money creating your own natural cleaning products. Your home will smell great too!

Meridian selected as one of 10 best towns by family circle

The Lowest Mortgage Interest Rates in HISTORY along with a significant decrease in home values have created the Best Buying opportunity ever in the Boise and Eagle Idaho real estate market.

The new Caregiver's Touch iTunes App and Web Site Puts Critical Information in Caregivers' Hands

Boise's VFW members plan a number of activities to help of remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.

When a local businessman started his company he wanted to both support his family and make a difference in the Community. He’s succeeding.

Itsy Bitsy Smiles is sponsoring a free mommy card giveaway! Sign up and enter on or before March 31st, 2010.

Childrens Furniture now specializes in KidKraft childrens furniture the leader in childrens bedroom furniture. KidKraft designs all there products especially for childrens so they are made extremely safe.

ShavWet Founder to Honor Mother/Survivor during Month of October

Take advantage of this special 48 Hour Weight Loss Plus Guaranteed Results for Boise Idaho Promotion.

A senior by the name of Olga G Mescia has been missing from her assisted living center in Ormond Beach, Florida since May of 2008...National Search...

As parents and grandparents consider how to fund a college education they also need to consider the restrictions of a 529 account. It may not be the best option for a very young child.

Coeur d Alene, Idaho – “Devote yourself to something that will enhance your life and you will become what you are devoted to. If you are worried and fear not having enough in these tough economic times, you won’t have enough.

New motivational business book, ONO: Options Not Obligations, encourages people to "Enrich Your Personal Life By Rethinking Your Financial Life." Author, Marc Warnke, inspires readers to become Family First Entrepreneurs.

Moppet Togs, Boise Idaho's premiere children's consignment sale, announced today that it will be holding its Fall 2008 sale from Thursday, September 18, 2008 to Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 8001 West Fairview Avenue in Boise, Idaho.