Mass shootings have resumed in our Country. Do we care about kids or guns? What are we doing about the killings and hate?
Mass shootings have returned also violent attacks on minorities too & people being killed. Is this the new norm teens need to live with?
The last 2 yrs kid have coped with fear, anxiety & grief due to everything going on. Going back to school can exacerbate these feelings
As we reopen the Country children and teenagers are being exposed to trauma daily and experiencing vicarious trauma
Teenagers have been isolated from friends for so long they are afraid of losing friends and as a result use Camouflaging to keep friends
This article explains the difference between discipline and punishment and why discipline is more effective
The Coronavirus, mass shootings and racism in our Country is creating a great deal of stress for teens who act out their stress and pain
Many teenagers are using ADHD medications to get high instead of cocaine or heroin. It’s easier to get and they feel it’s legal
The Coronavirus Pandemic had many of us locked up for a year. As a result many teenagers became bored and used eating to escape boredom
Today’s world is becoming very overwhelming to many teenagers and as it does more and more are cutting as a way to cope with their emotions
Children are returning to school or continuing with remote learning. Some of their behavior may be due to anxiety or boredom or maybe ADHD
Many people assume bullying is not a big issue due to the Pandemic. However, cyber bullying still exists and on the rise
This article discusses systematic racism and the dramatic impact it has on Black teenagers
Family history helps children develop their self-esteem and is important to their mental health. This article discusses how and why
This article discusses that 3 years after the shooting in Park Side, Florida, there really have been no changes regarding gun laws
The Pandemic is going on a year and it is now taking a drastic toll on teenagers mental health and the need help. Here are some suggestions
Many teenagers feel they must be in a dating relationship and sexually active to be considered normal
Many teenagers have started using heroin during the Pandemic resulting in an increase in suicides and deaths due to drug overdose.
The Pandemic provides a chance to improve your relationship with your teenager but you can’t be their best friend
This article discusses how to have a safe Super Bowl party during the pandemic and avoiding physical fights
Children witnessed the President sending a group of protesters to attack our Capital this week and people were killed. This article may help
This article discusses how teenagers say they don’t need help but they truth is they need and want help and boundaries about their behavior
Many teenagers today don’t feel loved and have no hope for their future. Therefore, they act out seeking the reassurance they need
This article discusses how parents can make the Holidays easier for children and teenagers who have Autism
Parents often worry what to do when their child receives a Holiday Gift from someone and they don’t like it. Here are some answers
This article discusses how the current wave of the Coronavirus is creating mental health issues for teenagers and families
This article discusses the pros and cons associated with giving a teenager a smartphone as a Christmas gift
Many people hear autism and they have a stereotype about kids with autism. However this stereotype is wrong and we look at the truth
Covid has changed our lives significantly. This has created anxiety for children. This article discusses how to cope with the anxiety
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic many families cannot afford food or rent because the parents cannot find jobs & the government does nothing
The pandemic has taught us life changes very fast. Therefore take this Holiday Season to tell your teenager that you love them
Many people assume suicide increases during the Holidays but loneliness increases especially this year with the pandemic
This article discusses how families can cope with the Coronavirus and Thanksgiving at the same time
This article discusses how teen boys are more likely to use and maybe become addicted to pornography during the pandemic
With the Coronavirus there will be many people grieving this Holiday Season and this article discusses how to respond to them respectfully
Teens use texting as a common way of communication. However, it does create problems & this article looks at the issues during the pandemic
We have been dealing with the Coronavirus since March and many people are becoming fatigued and not following the guidelines.
Many teenagers are feeling depressed and hopeless due to the Coronavirus and as a result cutting in teenagers has increased
This article discusses how parents can improve their listening skills with their teenagers. It also looks at how teens act out to be heard
This article discusses opinions for how parents can allow their children to celebrate Halloween during the pandemic & during the flu season