January 15, 2016

Bullying Evolved

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 […]
January 15, 2016

Finding Hope

On Dec. 11, 2012, my life changed forever. My family and I became unfortunate members of the worst club in the world: survivors of suicide. Our […]
January 15, 2016

Second Shot

When Jordan Denesik moved from the ski town of Telluride, Colo., to the desert landscape of Phoenix, she noticed everyone was decked out in skimpy shorts […]
January 11, 2016

In Times of Tragedy

Minute with Mom By   // Lin Sue Cooney   As a TV news anchor, I’ve been asked how I handle telling my children about tragedy. I’m […]
January 8, 2016

Smooth Move

Knowing when it’s time to go razor shopping. While teaching your child to shave may not be one of the most “greeting card moments”you’ll have with […]
January 8, 2016

Building Character

Peer pressure is one of those things we unfortunately all face. Not just kids—adults are just as likely to find themselves feeling pressure to do things […]
December 18, 2015

Peer Pressure in Elementary School

Teaching young children about peer pressure can be tricky because they haven’t mastered the ability to think abstractly and don’t fully understand that actions can have […]
December 18, 2015

Alcohol and Drugs Magnify Suicide Risk

Parents often ignore teen drinking, dismissing it as a rite of passage, but drinking alcohol puts people of all ages at greater risk for suicide. “As […]
December 18, 2015

Social Media Pressure

Derek Streeter, dean of Thunderbird High School, says that he meets with close to 40 students a day to discuss behavioral problems that are more often […]