We all have regrets about the things we wanted to do but never did or never could, or about the chances that we somehow let slip away. But one of the greatest mistakes that any parent can make is to try to live out their dreams vicariously through their children. When we bring new young …
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As parents, we want our children to have all the fun they deserve on Halloween, and this goes for kids of all ages, but especially our teens who now may be able to drive and thus venture many miles from our protection on Halloween night.
Mental health professionals fear that the modern day stressors plaguing parents in the middle class are also hurting toddlers and young children. Although the term “toddler depression” seems like something made up by parents as an excuse for badly behaved children, medical professionals assure us that the problem really does exist. Doctors suggest that as …
If you haven’t heard about “digital peer pressure,” you may be missing something that could have a serious impact on your teen. In its 17th annual back-to-school survey, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University found that social media is playing a role in teens’ decision to use drugs and …
Raising teens today can be a difficult feat. Our kids deal with huge topics and temptations such as drugs, alcohol and sex on a daily basis. As parents, we struggle to ensure they are safe, have a positive self image, and know they are loved. We compete with friends, movies, television shows, music, and a …
Children of parents who use drugs often experience negative consequences. In addition to the expected effects of the drug, there can also be associated problems, such as financial difficulties and employment issues that can lead to significant challenges for the child.
Genetics determine a lot about who we are, but parenting styles and practices have an equally strong influence. No one questions the importance of a mother’s love in her children’s physical and emotional development. As it turns out, we also shouldn’t question the importance of a father’s.
Research has shown that children who show early behavior patterns of anxiety and shyness can often turn into depression later on in life. There are numerous traits that factor into the development of depression symptoms such as shyness, fear and hesitation.
Recent research indicates that at least one-fifth of teens in the U.S. have either been the recipient or sender of a sexted message on their cell phone. In a post from the Hartford Courant, the focus is shifted away from teen behavior and moved toward parents’ roles in monitoring the age at which their child …
As addicts, we like to believe that our behaviors only damage ourselves. What we do is nobody else’s business. But this is a delusion crafted by the disease of addiction. In reality, our behaviors affect friends, relatives, co-workers and everyone we come into contact with. And no one suffers more than those we most want …