teenagers

9.10.24

| Parenting

8 Tips to Get Your Teen to Talk to You

Is it possible to get your teen to talk to you? Yes, it is. You’re probably not quite sure when your chatty grade-schooler transformed into a monosyllabic adolescent who would rather scroll away on their cell phone than talk to you about … well, anything.

A mother, father, and daughter are sitting on a ledge, laughing together.

7.18.18

| Parenting, Prevention and Wellness

How to Talk to Your Teen About Opioid Drugs

Many parents don't believe their teen would ever misuse opioids. As someone who works with youth in recovery, however, I'm here to tell you that it can and does happen even in the "best" of families.

9.21.17

| Care and Conditions, Parenting

Sleep Deprivation in Teens: A Common Problem

Teens on average need about nine hours of sleep at night. But most don't get the amount of sleep they need. School, friends, homework, activities, television, video games, cell phones and the computer may have a higher priority for a teen than sleep.

10.5.16

| Parenting, Prevention and Wellness

Social Media: The Effect on Young People and Eating Disorders

There are many circumstances that play a role in the development of an eating disorder including genetics, mental health, cultural impact, environmental abnormalities, family influences, and a myriad of other factors, however, social media plays a significant role and should continue to be explored and monitored.

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