Over the counter drugs and your Teen( Teen Awareness Month)
Dear Daughters, Many of us parents incorrectly believe that drug abuse among teens is limited to illegal substances like marijuana or ecstasy. However, a number …
Teens and Mental Health
Underage Drinking and your Teen( Teen Awareness Month)
Dear Daughters, While parent-child conversations about drinking are essential, talking is not enough; you also need to take concrete action to help your child …
Pregnancy and your Teen( Teen Awareness Month)
Dear Daughters, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen birth rates fell steeply in the United States from 2007 through 2013, dropping …
Social Media and your Teen ( Teen Awareness Month)
Dear Daughters, Social media is part of many teens’ daily routines. It is important to understand both the positive and negative uses and effects of …
Teen Depression
Dear Daughters, Adolescence is a period of major social, hormonal and emotional change. It is common for teens to be concerned with self-image and become …
Talking to your Teen about Sex( Thought of the week)
Dear Daughters, During the teenage years, adolescents experience a variety of physical and emotional changes. As they begin to discover their sexual identity, teens face …