Binge drinking, or in other words, drinking more than five drinks within a couple of hours, is a real problem among kids starting around age twelve and moving up through the teenage and college years. As a parent, it is your responsibility to be aware of this problem, and the … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Your Kids and Binge Drinking
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Piercing and Teens: What Parents Should Know
Body piercing is all the rage, especially among teens, but there are certain things that you ought to know as a parent. The first thing that parents should know when it comes to body piercing is that it is often a permanent thing. The holes may never fully enclose, or can leave … [Read more...] about Piercing and Teens: What Parents Should Know
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or Just A Phase?
Does your child constantly throw tantrums? Does your child defy you, no matter what the issue? Does your child argue with adults? Do they often talk back and disobey? It may seem like normal child like behavior to be oppositional, defiant, and uncooperative, but what if they … [Read more...] about Oppositional Defiance Disorder or Just A Phase?
Should Parents Allow Teen Tattoos?
Some parents think a tattoo is no big deal, while others forbid this form of body art until the teen is out of the house, or legally of age to get one on their own. The personal preference and moral, religious, and personal beliefs all play a role in whether or not a parent … [Read more...] about Should Parents Allow Teen Tattoos?
5 Tips for a Green Clean Bathroom
The following is a list of tips for non-toxic bathroom cleaning. Most traditional bathroom cleaners contain chlorine, bleach and harsh chemicals that can be quite toxic and cause skin irritation. The following suggestions include cleaning solutions to disinfect, deodorize and … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for a Green Clean Bathroom
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to