A Look at Parents Reflecting on Their Mistakes If you had the chance to sit down with dozens of veteran parents to ask them what they would have done differently with parenting their teenager if they could turn back time,…
Read More Society, today, is not quite what it used to be. Today's youth has gone from bad to worse in terms of behavior. Teens today get arrested for criminal charges such as drug possession or substance abuse, illegal possession of firearms,…
Read More Drug or alcohol addiction can be a serious problem that can ruin a person's life. Fortunately, though, there are ways an addict can kick the habit once and for all, especially through participation in sports. If you or someone you…
Read More Summer is once again in full effect and while many are busily surfing through top summer destinations, there are those who are spending a great deal of time perusing the classifieds. Summertime always has a way of calling to mind…
Read More When your thought patterns rub up against those of your teenager, you can either take it personally and get upset yourself, or you can use it as an opportunity to help bring healing and a new perspective to your child.…
Read More Two minutes after you see a blur of Oliver and Emma scream through the hallway, you hear a major crash in the living room. Immediately, you start berating the kids for running in the house. You head into the room,…
Read More Driver’s education is designed to provide your teen with the knowledge of state driving laws and the basic skills for operating a vehicle. The license bureau only checks if your teen knows how to turn and use signals, obey traffic…
Read More The rise of social media has changed the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world, but can the use of social media lead to depression? In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a report that suggested…
Read More There are few bigger moments in the life of a teenager then when they turn old enough to drive a car. Whether your state allows teens to start driving at 16 or at 14, odds are you can expect to…
Read More Out of Control Behavior: Should I Medicate My Child? by James Lehman, MSW The recent death of a four-year-old Massachusetts girl from an overdose of medications for ADHD and bipolar disorder has brought the issue of medicating children for behavior problems…
Read More Although aggressive behavior such as hitting, screaming, and even biting is not seen as all that unusual from a child of one or two years of age, the same conduct in children merely a year or two older is often…
Read More HOPE program pilots strong probation methods for addicts without mandatory drug treatment. Drug courts have been at the forefront of using strong probation methods in Texas and throughout the country, but evidence-based practices in community supervision are applicable to all…
Read More RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES If you have a troubled teenager and have low income, we've listed below the affordable boarding schools and free programs you may want to contact. Last Updated: October 10, 2022 IMPORTANT! If you are…
Read More Connecting With Your Teen Teens today are experts in the art of mass communications. They have every communications gadget imaginable and they communicate to friends and the whole world about things that might be better left unsaid. After all, does…
Read More A Helpful Guide To Single-Parenting One of the toughest roles anyone can have in today’s culture is that of a single parent. It’s hard enough to rear a child—especially a teenager—with two parents; but with one the burdens and pressures…
Read More In the 60's, Christian parents were outraged over the "shocking" youth culture. However, parents today may wish for the "good old 60's," because on all levels, kids today are into far worse stuff, thanks mostly to the Internet. Who would…
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