July 8, 2021

Unrealistic Expectations

My thighs are too fat. My abs aren’t ripped enough. My body is too hairy. I have too many zits.Comments like these are typical of kids […]
July 7, 2021

What is Snuff?

  Snuff is one of many smokeless tobacco products and is considered the most popular form in the US. It is made by grinding up tobacco […]
July 7, 2021

More Listening Less Talking

Parents can help relieve a child’s internal pressure, Lisa Medoff, Ph.D., an education specialist in the Office of Medical Student Affairs at the Stanford School of […]
July 5, 2021

Self Injury Secrets

At first glance, it may be difficult to distinguish between self-injury and attempted suicide. In both cases,a person may cut, burn or mutilate himself, causing severe […]
July 4, 2021

Research Shows that Children are Beginning to Drink at a Younger Age

When it comes to preventing underage drinking, research shows that early education is the best defense. Which is why if your child is in elementary school, […]
July 2, 2021

Connected

Today’s teens have grown up connected to the Internet, and they practically live on social media. This makes them experts on how to behave online, right?  […]
June 30, 2021

EQ

Individuals with high emotional intelligence (EQ) are happier, successful and healthier. As parents, this is essentially what we want for our kids. So how do we […]
June 29, 2021

Brain Power

  It was once thought that the brain had little ability to repair itself. But recent studies—particularly in the field on neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to […]
June 28, 2021

Talking About It Doesn’t Mean They’ll Do It

Everybody has some level of curiosity, but there are some populations, such as teenagers, that have a notorious reputation for exploring their curiosity and taking a […]