We often think of high school graduation as a happy day but it also a sad day. This article explains why
This article discusses a plan which could promote mental health care for teens and veterans
This article discusses how teens suffer many injuries this weekend partying and how we have forgotten the veterans who served. Can we change
Respect is a very sensitive issue with teenagers. This article explains how teens can earn respect & how parents can help them earn respect
This article discusses how many kids continue to be killed in mass shootings & the government does noting. Parents take action for kids
Tobacco Companies are advertising the juul now for adults so more teens will start to use it
Teens in the program will earn 55 volunteer hours for college. Nonprofits in Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Pleasant Hill will be helped.
This article discusses what school districts put parents through if their child needs an IEP to succeed at school. Is this necessary?
This article discusses the issue of teens have grown up with computers and are becoming addicted to computers
Part of being a teenager is being selfish. So don’t worry if your teen is somewhat selfish. Developmentally it’s normal
This article discusses the violent world the our children live in
School shootings continue and we do nothing about gun laws so to kids it looks like we value guns more than kids. Do we?
This article asks why we treat mental health the way we do abs discusses how many children die due to this stigma
This article addresses issues associated with body image and the pressure teens have to live with daily
This article discusses the stigma and shame associated with mental health issues. It also discusses how many people die due to this stigma
This article describes why the father-son relationship is important to boys and girls. Children benefit from a relationship with their farhe
This article discusses how men and boys have anxiety and seek treatment without being ashamed
Many people are not sure how to respond to a grieving teen. Here are some guidelines
Communication with teens can be very difficult. This article provides information about ho to improve communication with your teen
This article discusses how teens want guns for safety but guns kill many teenagers
Mother’s Day can be very difficult for some kids and adults because they had a difficult relationship with mom or mom died
Many teenagers experience concussions. These injuries can be very severe and life altering. This article discusses facts parents need
This article looks at what has occurred in our Country since Columbine and the changes we still need to make
Parents and teens are all the time about what are appropriate limits for teens to spend on cell phones and laptops
This article discusses how parents should not use children as messengers after a divorce
Parents worry about teenagers making mistakes but sometimes those are their best lessons about life
This article discusses facts that parents need to consider before they give an 8th grader a Smartphone as a graduation gift
Family connections and traditions are important to a child’s mental health. This article describes the importance of these connections
After a divorce, family events can be difficult. High school graduation is one of those events. Here is how to not ruin graduation.
This article discusses the stressors such as finals that teenagers face at the end of the school year
This article discusses how brain development has a tremendous impact on a child’s ability to handle their emotions
This article discusses how parents can handle the situation of a teenager’s Bedroom being a mess
This article discusses what to do if you think your teenager is suicidal
This article discusses how many children and families are traumiatized by mass shootings. Children we are not even aware of are suffering
This article discusses how to help children with grief
This article discusses the stress parents face when they have a teenager and offers suggestions to help you cope
This article discusses how bullying has changed and has become very viscous and has resulted in a number of suicides
This article discusses how middle school has significantly changed in today’s world. 6th graders now face common high school issues
This article discusses issues parents and teens need to consider when they go to the high school prom
This article discusses how we judge children with autism and do not allow them the opportunity to succeed which they can if given a chance