January 16, 2022
You’ve listened, reassured and supported your child through tough times, but it’s also important to talk a little, if only to give them the basic skills […]
January 4, 2022
At some point in the middle or high school years, most every child is going to wrestle with peer pressure and confront those three dreaded little […]
December 1, 2021
Young adults can find it incredibly challenging to say no and to accept no. They are more independent than they have ever been and it’s scary […]
November 8, 2021
In 2018, the American Psychological Association (APA) conducted its 12th annual Stress in America survey to understand what causes stress in Americans’ lives and their strategies […]
November 2, 2021
In junior high it becomes critical, more for girls than boys, at this age to be able to say no and have a set of […]
October 20, 2021
Teach the difference between peer pressure (peers trying to convince them to do something they may not want to do) and peer influence (peers who may […]
April 17, 2021
The consumption of edibles, baked goods or candies that contain marijuana is at an all-time high among teens, making marijuana use more popular than tobacco. […]
April 5, 2021
Can’t Afford to Follow I heard the same things from my new friends at middle school nearly every day. “Let’s skip school today. Let’s smoke […]
February 27, 2021
Addressing acts of racism, prejudice, hate and intolerance can be a daunting task for anyone raising a child. Start by opening up conversations about acceptance, inclusivity, […]
