by Natalie | Sep 6, 2017 | Blog
There is an epidemic that is facing our teenagers and researchers want to know why. Teen suicide has become even more prevalent than it already was, now the second leading cause of death among those between the ages of 12 and 18. Even younger kids, aged as low as 10,...
by Natalie | Sep 4, 2017 | Blog
Parents realize that they face challenges raising teens in the best of circumstances. When your child has behavioral issues, parenting can be downright overwhelming. Teenagers face numerous academic and social pressures that negatively impact their self-esteem. If...
by Natalie | Aug 29, 2017 | Blog
I know a guy who smokes a lot of pot. I am not judging him for it, as I don’t feel that is my place. He otherwise lives a perfectly healthy life; he goes to work, cares for his family, works out, eats well most the time. He is just an avid marijuana user who has never...
by Natalie | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog
No parent wants to be the bad guy, but avoiding disciplining children altogether can jeopardize your children’s futures. Yet not all transgressions require the same level of punishment; forgetting to do their chores shouldn’t be as problematic as failing a class. We...
by Natalie | Aug 19, 2017 | Blog
Raising your teen son certainly has its challenges, especially in a society that puts pressure on them every day. Moms and dads have important roles to play as their son makes the transition from childhood to manhood. They both influence his life, albeit in different...