Junior High school is a significant time for children, especially when it comes to the physiological makeup of their bodies. Most are entering puberty and experiencing […]
I was blinded when my best friend fell into heroin addiction. Nights of withdrawal were scarring. I cleaned her wounds when she was abused, and doctors […]
As a grandmother of five lively and self-confident grandchildren ages 4 to 15, I thought little of the disturbing news of what experts call the “frightful […]
Peer pressure during this age range takes on new meaning because teens survive and thrive in a social world filled with social influence. Peer opinions take […]
Parents and caregivers also need to know the different kinds of bullying that today’s kids face. Because things have changed over the years. For example, while […]