2016-07-18 09:00
Have you ever found yourself excusing your teen’s disrespectful behavior? Have you said, “he’s at that age,” when he rolls ... Continue reading Read More
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Blog for parents, teachers and other community members discussing teen and adolescent issues, ranging from school, drugs, sex, constructive use of time, responsibility and more.
2016-07-11 17:21
July is UV Awareness Month. With summer in full swing, it’s important to educate our teens about the dangers of ... Continue reading Read More
2016-07-05 13:43
Summer break can be filled with new opportunities and lots of fun for many families. But summer also can exaggerate ... Continue reading Read More
2016-06-26 20:25
This summer, we encourage you to create a summer bucket list with your teen! The idea is to create a ... Continue reading Read More
2016-06-20 14:46
A part-time job is an excellent and constructive use of teens’ free time during the summer break. The benefits of ... Continue reading Read More
2016-06-12 21:49
As teens begin their summer break from school, many are eager for more freedom. They want to stay up later, ... Continue reading Read More
2016-06-06 13:12
If you have a student in their junior or senior year of high school right now, you will likely be ... Continue reading Read More
2016-05-31 17:26
As school winds down and summer approaches, many teens are full of excitement over celebrations, such as graduation, and the ... Continue reading Read More
2016-05-23 15:22
One in five Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime, and every American is affected ... Continue reading Read More
2016-05-16 15:32
Why do some teens get involved in substance abuse while others do not? Many parents ponder this question as their ... Continue reading Read More
2016-05-08 20:11
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school students who get too little sleep are also ... Continue reading Read More
2016-05-02 14:57
A new study from the University of Michigan’s School of Information recently found that children, age 10-17 years old, were ... Continue reading Read More
2016-04-25 13:13
More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV infection, and almost 1 in 8 are ... Continue reading Read More
2016-04-18 13:40
Obtaining a driver’s license is a primary life skill for teenagers leading them to independent living, but many teens are ... Continue reading Read More
2016-04-11 15:00
Almost every parent has the same goal: raise their child to become a successful adult. And generally, their definition of ... Continue reading Read More
2016-04-04 14:30
It can be devastating for a parent to hear their teen announce that they are considering dropping out of school. ... Continue reading Read More
2016-03-28 16:38
As a parent of a teenager, you’re most likely walking a fine line between letting your teen have independence and ... Continue reading Read More
2016-03-21 14:10
Social media has made it possible to connect with anyone, anywhere, which includes teachers and students. There are both pros ... Continue reading Read More
2016-03-14 15:18
March is National Nutrition Month, so it’s a great time to take stock of our family’s eating habits. About one ... Continue reading Read More
2016-03-07 15:48
Few have a greater power than our siblings to make us feel loving, angry, confused, or sad, simply because family ... Continue reading Read More
2016-02-29 13:50
Adolescence can be a very difficult time, and it can be worse if depression takes hold. Experts believe that 1 ... Continue reading Read More
2016-02-22 17:29
A passion. That seems to be a buzz word nowadays, but believe it or not, it could be a great ... Continue reading Read More
2016-02-15 14:14
Today’s teens don’t date like their parents did. Remember when a boy asked a girl out on a date, rang ... Continue reading Read More
2016-02-08 14:00
One of the most exciting, and potentially disappointing, times in your teen’s life is receiving word from the colleges to ... Continue reading Read More
2016-02-01 16:57
February is American Heart Month. More than likely, you are not worried about your teen’s heart health, and for obvious ... Continue reading Read More
2016-01-26 14:20
January is National Mentoring Month. Mentors are incredibly important to teenagers, and as a result, we felt that it would ... Continue reading Read More
2016-01-18 13:50
Good discipline is a frequent area of focus for schools, but how to achieve it is an ongoing debate. In ... Continue reading Read More
2016-01-11 17:56
The latest American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) statistics show that cosmetic surgery is increasing in the 13- to 19-year-old ... Continue reading Read More
2016-01-04 17:29
Many experts believe that January is one of the worst months of the year for depression. Suicide rates actually increase ... Continue reading Read More
2015-12-27 13:43
The New Year is a time when we often reflect over the past year and think about how we would ... Continue reading Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There are approximately 1.4 million active gang members in more than 33,000 gangs in the United States. Over 40% of ... Continue reading Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Twenty states and the District of Columbia have passed laws legalizing marijuana for some medical purposes, and two states, Colorado ... Continue reading Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The arts – visual arts, theater and music – can have a very positive affect on youth that are facing ... Continue reading Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In several recent surveys, employers have complained that entry-level workers lack the necessary skills needed for success in the workforce. ... Continue reading Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The holidays are supposed to be a time of great joy and celebration. However, we all know that that is ... Continue reading Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As children grow older, it is all too easy to give up on holiday traditions. Everyone’s busy schedule is crammed ... Continue reading Read More
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