Have you ever wondered if your child’s behavior is more than a teenage phase? They seem extra moody and anxious – so much so that you’re worried about a mental health disorder. Or perhaps drug use – or both. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out a drastic...
Spring is finally here and, as parents of tweens and teens, we have a lot to look forward to, as well as some challenges to navigate. We want our kids to have a fun and safe spring break, learn about 4/20 day, and enjoy prom without any issues. That’s why...
They’re bright, colorful, cute – and dangerous. Marijuana edibles are so attractive to kids that their accidental consumption by children under six has skyrocketed. In 2020, pediatric cases of marijuana ingestion accounted for more than 40 percent of all human poison...
An essay written by Ethan Furlong, junior at San Clemente High School and president of the Strength in Numbers club: I have a confession to make – this article took me a long time to write. I was afraid of the potential for it to turn out less than perfect. This fear...
It’s the most wonderful time of year! That means our kids are on school vacation and will have lots of down time to use their tech devices. What’s a parent to do? How do we keep our children “in the moment” during holiday family gatherings? As much as we wish we...
A study led by Martin Seligman, known as the father of positive psychology, found that a one-time act of thoughtful gratitude produced an immediate 10 percent increase in happiness and 35 percent reduction in depressive symptoms. That’s the power of gratitude....
