Marijuana and Young People: Get the Facts

Marijuana and Young People: Get the Facts

With 4/20—the unofficial marijuana holiday on April 20th—on the horizon, it’s time to reclaim the day as a chance to help our children understand marijuana’s harmful effects for young people. As parents, our children look to us for help and guidance in working out...
The Antidote to Perfectionism: Striving for Excellence

The Antidote to Perfectionism: Striving for Excellence

Perfection. It’s everyone’s favorite “flaw”. Our admiration of perfection is so pervasive that it’s become an emblem of worth, wealth, and success. “I can’t help it. I’m a perfectionist,” is almost a mantra in the modern workplace. And, sadly, a mantra for many...
The Growing Need to Support Youth Mental Health

The Growing Need to Support Youth Mental Health

Some kids are really struggling and they need our help. The California Healthy Kids Survey 2021 found that one in three students in our community reported experiencing mental health concerns, such as sadness or feelings of hopelessness. Adolescence has never been...
Sharing Our Values: Helping Teens Grow Within Themselves

Sharing Our Values: Helping Teens Grow Within Themselves

As parents, how do we share good values—the stuff of life that really matters—with our teens? We all strive to raise children who are successful, but is there a way to ensure they become decent human beings who are responsible and compassionate? While there’s no...
Baby, You Can Drive My Car

Baby, You Can Drive My Car

Keeping Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel: After protecting your child from dangers on and off the road, you now face the prospect of handing them the keys to the family car when they’re learning to drive. While your teen may look and sound like an adult once they get...
How to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs and Alcohol

How to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs and Alcohol

Red Ribbon Week is a national drug awareness campaign celebrated each year during October. The week is a reminder of the importance of sharing factual information about drugs and alcohol with young people. As a parent, you play a vital role in shaping your...