Exploring sexual behaviour is a normal part of adolescence, but parents must be mindful of the messages their children get about sex. Certain types of content, like hyper-sexualized entertainment, social media posts, and especially pornography, can hinder healthy sexual development. They can also give teens unrealistic ideas about relationships and, in the case of pornography, lead to addiction. If you’...
Social media has become woven into the fabric of our everyday lives; it’s how we stay in touch with friends and family, network professionally, and keep abreast of current events. Because we rely so heavily on social media, trying to completely eliminate its usage is becoming an increasingly unrealistic endeavor, even for kids. Knowing how to stay safe on ...
Dear Young Reader, Are you in trouble? Not the kind of trouble that might land you in juvie like stealing a car. But the kind of trouble that finds you in hot water with just about everyone in your life including the few friends that you might still have. It might be your parents being upset that you haven’t ...
Before human beings learn to communicate verbally, they communicate physically; as infants, we point to objects we wish to have in our possession, we cry to express distress, we smile and laugh to show joy. Gestures, eyes contact, and other forms of body language are an integral part of the early relationships we form, both with family members and with ...
Sometimes classroom behavior problems signal giftedness. Brad and Karen were at their wits end. Their grade school children once again ...
While most of the issues adopted children face while growing up differ little from the challenges experienced by non-adopted children, ...
For the parents of overweight children, every day is a balancing act; on one hand, there is the natural desire ...
