How to Cope with the Stress Associated with Holiday Family Dinners

The Holidays can be a great time with family and it also can be a stressful time due to expectations. Here are some tips to help

Having a Safe, Calm Halloween with Your Children

Halloween can be an overwhelming time for children and families. We explore how to have fun but without it getting out of control

Teenagers Need to Earn Their Parents Respect, It’s Not Owed to Them

Many teenagers feel they are entitled to respect when they turn 13. The reality is they must earn respect from their parents and the world

What Do I Do about My Teenager’s Dirty Bedroom?

Teenagers tend to spend a great deal of time in their rooms which usually are very dirty. This article discusses what parents can do

Teenage Boys & Girls are Dealing With Body Image Issues

Since the pandemic body image issues have become a major issue for teen girls and boys. It can lead to eating disorders

High School Athletes & Second Impact Syndrome & Concussions

Important new information about head injuries that impacts high school athletes. Important information parents need regarding head trauma

Coping with the Epidemic of Anxiety Disorders in Kids and Teenagers

Prior to Covid anxiety disorders in children were very high since Covid there has been a significant increase & it’s now an epidemic in kids

The Truth About Middle School in 2022

The middle school that kids attend today is very different from the middle school their parents attended. Here is what kids face daily

How Parents can Improve Communication Skills with Their Teenagers

Many teenagers don’t communicate with their parents because they feel their parents don’t listen. Here are some ideas to improve listening

What Do I Do If My Child has ADHD?

School is resuming and kids will have difficulties adjusting, but some people may suggest it’s ADHD. How do you tell if it is & what to do

Exploring the Teenage Suicide Epidemic

Anxiety, depression and suicide are at epidemic rates for teenagers. This article examines what is contributing to this epidemic in teens

What Do I Do, My Teenager is Suicidal?

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers. This article discusses what parents can do if they think their teen is suicidal

21 Years after 9/11 and the Lessons We have Forgotten

It’s 21 years after 9/11 and instead of working together to solve problems, we are attacking each other. It would appear we forgot 9/11

Colored Fentanyl Pills A New Deadly Risk for Teenagers

Brightly colored fentanyl pills are on the market and are killing teenagers. They may look safe but they are very deadly

Raising A Generation of Kids with Anxiety & Depression due to Guns

In 2022 we are on track to have more mass shootings than any other year and also more kids with anxiety & depression than ever before

Teenagers need Help Living in a World of Hate

Hate crimes have increased significantly this year and continue to. This article looks at how parents can help kids live in a world of hare

Helping Teenagers Deal with Increasing Hate Crimes

Hate crimes have significantly increased and continue to increase. This article looks at what teenagers can do living in this environment

The Truth about High School in 2022

This article looks at the issues teenagers have to face attending high school in 2022. Issues no one else ever had to face

How Families can have Healthy Arguments & Improve Communication

This article discusses how family members can argue without insulting or being mean to each other. It looks at fights in a healthy way

High School Sports, Cheerleading and Head Trauma Important Facts

This article looks at head trauma associated with high school sports and the long term effects on teenagers that parents need to know

What Every Parent Needs to Know about an IEP vs. A 504 plan

Some students need assistance with school. An IEP and 504 plan are options. This article explains the difference so parents know what to do

The Truth about Middle School in 2022

This article discusses what middle school students face today in Middle School. It is very different from what parents remember about it

Helping Teenagers Resume a Healthy Sleep Pattern for School

Summer is ending and teenagers are use to staying up late & sleeping in. We look at how to help teens resume a healthy sleep pattern

Anxiety about Starting High School in 2022

Today’s teens face the pressure to get all As plus dealing with the pandemic & mass shootings which are worse. Today’s teens face anxiety

What to do When Your Teenager Breaks Your Trust

Many teenagers will break their parents trust. This article looks at how to use it as a teaching moment about life and relationships

The Body Image Issues that Today’s Teenagers Must Face

This article looks at body image issues and eating disorders that today’s teens, including boys, face on a daily basis

Boys Trying to Fit in as Young Men in 2022

Boys are still trying to fit into the old stereotype about being a man. This article looks at how difficult this is for boys

Dealing with Teenagers Driving with Friends during the Summer

The summer is a time when teenagers want to hangout with friends. One way is driving. This article looks at the issues parents need to face

Reasons Why Boys Cut & Warning Signs for Parents about Cutting

Cutting occurs in boys too. We discuss why boys cut and what parents need to watch for so they can help their son if he is cutting

LGBTQ+ Teenagers are Seeking Acceptance from Family & Society

LGBTQ teenagers have been discriminated against for years. All they are seeking is to be loved for themselves especially by their families

The Important Role Dads Play in the Lives of Children & Teenagers

Many people assume mothers are very important to the development of children. However, Dads are just as important to their development

When will We Care Enough to Protect Children’s Lives?

The Senators want to pass a bill to protect themselves from shootings, but they refuse to protect children from masa shootings

Celebrating Father’s Day When Family is Grieving Dad

Father’s Day is usually thought of as a happy day, however if a father or child has died or disappeared it can be a difficult day

Responding to the Grief and Trauma Created by the Recent Mass Killings

Over Memorial Day weekend we have had numerous Maas shootings. This article discusses how to help children & parents cope with these events

New Online Trolls Targeting Teenage Boys

There are new online trolls who are manipulating teenage boys to pay the hundreds of dollars. This article discusses the issue

Hate is the Real Cause of Mass Shootings not Mental Health

The GOP wants to blame mental health for mass shootings. Research shows hate is the real cause and the GOP refuses to upset the NRA

Ignoring Gun Violence is Killing Children Daily

How many kids have to die before we address gun violence and pass sane gun laws?

Don’t Forget Your IEP at Home, When You Leave for College

Many people assume that IEP s only apply to elementary schools. An IEP also works at college too, but you have to give it to your college

Does a 5th or 8th Grader Need A Smartphone as a Graduation Gift?

This article discusses the issues associated with giving a 5th or 8th grader a Smartphone as a gift

The Risk Graduation and Summer Parties Pose for Teens

Graduation and summer is a time for many teenagers to celebrate. However, car accidents, drinking, swimming pose risks that can change lives