We can’t control the behaviors of others. And because of that, we can’t protect our kids from every negative experience. We can, however, give them […]
Teaching children refusal skills is very important. However, culturally and historically, children haven’t been given the right to say no or have input on what happens […]
Teach the difference between peer pressure (peers trying to convince them to do something they may not want to do) and peer influence (peers who may […]
The most effective way to help children reach their goals and become internally motivated is to teach them about purpose. Kendall Cotton Bronk, an associate professor […]
Despite campaigns to curb e-cigarette use among children and teens, the rate of vaping among teens rose in 2019. Vaping more than doubled in young people […]
Boundaries are a large part of our society. In many ways, they allow us to specify our limits and create healthy lives for ourselves. Boundaries are […]