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Some see it as a rite of passage. Others say it’s simply teens being teens. We’re talking, of course, about drinking alcohol. It’s a celebration-filled time of year that seems ripe for teen alcohol abuse – proms, graduations, pool parties, bonfires. The reality is that it’s illegal – both for the underage child and for […]
There are days when connecting with my middle schooler seems as if I’m trying to crack some secret code from another planet. We cover the same material in our conversations, but our talks are often disjointed, and we are unable to relate on any rational level. Then there are moments (“days” would be an exaggeration […]
To adults, the middle school years seem like they should be completely carefree for children whose focus is on school, friends and activities of their choosing – and not necessarily in that order. But middle school can be a time of confusion. Kids at that age are going through a whole host of changes – […]
Feb. 15, 2018 – The dateline for this article has been updated several times since its original publication in 2011. Terror in the streets and violence in our schools repeatedly spark a search for help. What can we do, how can we talk to our children about the scary events we all may see […]
Peer pressure. We all hear about it. At some point in our lives, we probably even succumbed to it. Peer pressure isn’t always bad. In fact, there are times when peer pressure is good – such as when your children’s friends challenge them to push themselves in a class or athletics, or to try something […]
A new study indicates the way parents approach the toddler years can affect how their child will develop. Researchers found that “parents who anger easily and overreact are more likely to have toddlers who act out and become upset easily.” In other words, if you quickly fly off the handle at your toddler’s boundary-testing antics, […]
The symptoms seem mild: headache, stomachache, fatigue. But the complaints are fairly regular – and typically surface on school days. If there are no obvious signs of illness, such as fever or vomiting, and a check with your pediatrician rules out physical factors, your child could be suffering from what psychologists call “school avoidance.” School […]