Teens often turn to self-harming behaviors to cope with difficult and painful emotions. Average statistics indicate that one-in-12 teens deliberately cut or harm themselves.
It has been hard to miss all the attention being given to the legalization of marijuana for adults – even in Super Bowl coverage. Many adults are understandably concerned about the increased availability of pot and its effect on our kids.
It has been hard to miss all the attention being given to the legalization of marijuana for adults – even in Super Bowl coverage. Many adults are understandably concerned about the increased availability of pot and its effect on our kids.
Merriam-Webster defines appreciation as, “To understand the worth or importance of something or someone; to admire and value, or be grateful for.”
Thinking about teenagers and parties is enough to make any parent at least a little nervous. Whether your teen is hosting a party or attending a party, there are steps that you can take to ensure a safe and fun experience for all.
On Sept 12, another young child committed suicide after being bullied. She was a 12-year-old girl who had a falling out with her friends over a boy a year ago. The bullying was so difficult she changed schools, but the cyber-bullying continued to torment her until she took her life.
We all want our children to succeed, but sometimes as parents we can be overly involved in our children’s lives.
Every two years in local schools, students complete the state Healthy Youth survey.
Last month I shared with you some of the drug trends in our local neighborhoods. As alarming as drug and alcohol use may be,
While the cause of excessive anxiety in kids is uncertain, research suggests there may be a genetic component. Scientists have found that a particular genetic variation related to introverted personalities also involves the processing of fear and anxiety. Does this mean that anxious parents will have anxious children? It may, but not always.
A recent report by The Partnership at Drugfree.org brings to light a concerning trend among our kids — the increased use and acceptance of marijuana.
When garbage day rolls around and you have a million other things on your mind, how do you motivate your child to lend a hand and take out the trash?
There is no doubt that kids today experience more stress. Some of this is simply due to the faster pace of our society.
Anger is a natural, healthy emotion like love, sadness, or joy. And like all emotions, anger needs to be expressed — the key is learning to express it appropriately.
Most parents are surprised when I talk to them about the prevalence of teen dating violence. According to a 2009 survey, one in three teens who have been in a dating relationship has experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, or threats of physical harm to a partner or self (Liz Claiborne Inc./Family Violence Prevention Fund Survey, 2009).
In the past couple of months, we’ve had some very public stories of death, including a Woodinville teacher and a Kirkland teenager.
After the long holiday break, family tensions can reach a boiling point—everyone might be glad that school has started back up again! Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce family stress, now and in the year ahead.
One theme that has emerged from the Penn State sexual abuse scandal is the importance of adults taking responsibility for reporting suspicions about child abuse to the proper authorities.
Being a parent is wonderful — but some days, it’s just plain hard.
As parents, we know the dangers illegal drugs pose to our kids, but few of us recognize some of the biggest dangers are actually legal substances found in many of our own homes.
Peer pressure is a reality of growing up.
Though it’s out of our control as parents, there are things we can do to support our children and help them successfully navigate the peer-pressure pitfalls.
You may have heard of a cyberbullying case in Issaquah that recently made national news. Two middle school students are potentially facing felony charges for bullying a classmate on Facebook.
Most of us are guilty of needing a little pick-me-up to start our day or a caffeine charge to temporarily fix lack of sleep or a tiring afternoon. But when does this habit become harmful or an addiction? And what about when it comes to our children?
