by Natalie | Jun 25, 2016 | Blog
Any parent has had a son lose his temper or display fits of anger from time to time. It’s a normal reaction that shouldn’t cause great concern. When these emotional outbursts do cause problems, however, is when they are frequent, consistent and are violent. If your...
by Natalie | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog
Anyone who has raised kids will tell you that the teenage years are the most difficult for both parent and child to get through. While there are a number of reasons that make it difficult for parents to connect with their children at this age, the number one reason...
by Natalie | May 23, 2016 | Blog
According to Barbara Greenberg, Ph.D., 90 percent of college students who visit their college counseling center show up because they’re experiencing anxiety. In many cases, they suffer because they lack the skills to manage their lives that they could have learned at...
by Natalie | May 23, 2016 | Blog
Girls in elementary school lunchrooms across the nation once chatted about the math test they just took or their favorite television show, but now they compare diets or counting calories together. Common Sense Media reports that 25 percent of girls as young as 7 years...
by Natalie | May 21, 2016 | Blog
You probably know of a teenager that needs assistance to address his or her alcohol use. While government research shows a decrease in teenage drinking in recent years, the statistics still provide reasons to be concerned about teens that drink. Researchers recommend...
by Natalie | May 11, 2016 | Blog
For teen girls with mental health issues, behavioral problems, delinquency, eating disorders, or other serious conditions, the future may be dark. It can seem impossible that a teenager, with compromised decision-making and coping skills, would be able to turn the...
