Age Appropriate Conversations About Drugs
In this day and age, talking to kids about drugs is unavoidable—and necessary. Drug conversations can inform them of the hazards of drug use, ensuring they do not simply trust societal myths or...
View ArticleDispelling the Myth of the Perfect Parent
Every parent is learning—from the first moment they hold their children in their arms. Life teaches us that even parents who seem perfect often have private struggles the world never sees. By...
View ArticleExplaining Dependency to Your Children
Dependency is a heady concept for children to wrap their minds around. Talking to your children about dependency can be a daunting task. But with a little sensitivity and honesty, you can open a...
View ArticleHealthy Ways to Deal With Parent-Teen Conflict
Parents and teens seem to engage in daily battle, over issues as small as cleaning their rooms, or major issues such as parties, drugs or romantic partners. The classic frustration of dealing with...
View ArticleRegaining Your Child's Trust After Dependency
Watching alcohol or drugs destroy your parent can be a frightening experience—and even after recovery, children of all ages may feel wary, scared, and hurt. Children have learned to trust their parents...
View ArticleDrinking and Pregnancy: A Health Concern by Any Measure
A research group at the University of Leeds has published clinical results that even a moderate amount of drinking during early pregnancy is associated with adverse health effects. According to the...
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