The teen years can be tough on parents and teenagers. Adolescents are under huge amounts of stress to fit in and be liked by their peers while at the same time expected to maintain healthy relationships with family, not to mention their studies. And although most of these … [Read more...] about A Caring Parent’s Guide: Common Teenager Health Problems
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Talking to Teens About Alcohol
Talking to teens about alcohol is hard. They seem to be miles away and concerned only about themselves. But you have to talk to them. There are so many influences out there that you don't want your children around. Teens are extremely vulnerable and need to have the guidance … [Read more...] about Talking to Teens About Alcohol
What Parents Should Know About Binge Drinking
As a parent one thing you should know about, and be concerned about is binge drinking. Binge drinking is a very real, very scary problem that tends to plague teens around the country. Here are some of the things every parent should know:That it is real, and happens: Do not be in … [Read more...] about What Parents Should Know About Binge Drinking
Why You Need to Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol
Many people decide to just let the school handle the important talks. It is a huge mistake. Children are often influenced by friends and people on television instead of the people who are supposed to be teaching them. You are the person who is supposed to handle all the … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol
Need to Know: Your Kids and Binge Drinking
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
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to