by Natalie | Jun 26, 2014 | Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
In my 3 decades of working with teens I have frequently been asked if teens should work. I am referring to working at jobs here not school. We are all clear that teens should put effort into schoolwork but less clear about other sorts of work. I have given this issue...
by Natalie | May 30, 2014 | Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Addiction, Infographics, Teen Behavior
With the recent legalization for marijuana in states like Colorado and Washington, teens are beginning to change the way they feel about smoking weed. Studies conducted in the last two years are starting to show that teens consider marijuana a rite of passage in high...
by Natalie | Mar 14, 2014 | Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
Unfortunately, the words “defiance” and “teens” seem to go hand in hand. Most parents have learned to expect teenagers to act out and defy authority at one time or another. And thankfully, most teens eventually learn to treat their parents with more respect as they...
by Natalie | Feb 26, 2014 | Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a developmental condition that results in an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. It is a condition that manifests in early childhood and may stay with the person throughout their life. Scientists don’t...
by Natalie | Feb 26, 2014 | Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
Most people associate children and teens with ADHD with hyperactivity, or the inability to sit still. However, there are many traits in kids with ADHD that you probably wouldn’t recognize and might surprise you. Symptoms manifest differently in different children,...
by Natalie | Feb 26, 2014 | Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, is a developmental disorder that causes a chemical imbalance in the brain. Symptoms of the condition include inability to focus, hyperactivity, impulsiveness and lack of organizational skills. With a...
