November 6, 2015

The Unseen Bruises of Bullying

  It can be downright overt, like a fist in the face when you don’t hand over the answers to yesterday’s math homework. Or sneaky, like […]
November 6, 2015

Understanding Suicide: Myth vs FACT

Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers and communities, as well as on our military personnel […]
November 6, 2015

Status Report

Teen spending, status symbols and the high price of fitting in. Kids are subjected to as many as 5,000 advertisements a day, according to Nathan Dungan, […]
November 6, 2015

Under Pressure

“Pressure, Pushing down on me. Pressing Down on you…” Can you hear it? That song by Queen came out more than 30 years ago and its […]
November 6, 2015

A love lost

Erinn Pushor remembers the beginning of 2007 as one of the most exciting times of her life. She began dating Danny Pasenella, a boy she had […]
November 6, 2015

Hit the Switch

Reducing the amount of time kids spend watching TV or playing video games can decrease obesity, aggression and substance abuse while improving school performance,says Kristine Paulsen, […]
November 6, 2015

Eating their words

  While there are many forms of bullying, the type that directly attacks a child’s weight is proven to have harmful, even life-threatening, effects that can […]
November 6, 2015

The Ride of Your Life

It may be as long as 15 minutes or as short as 5. No matter how long you’re in the car the car with your child—taking […]
November 6, 2015

Parent or Bartender?

  Ever think about giving your child a sip of your wine or having a beer together during the football game? Think again. Those who start […]