❏ Adolescence can be an important time in one’s life as the transition from childhood to adulthood begins. Yet, it is also a time of social and physical change which can be challenging for the adolescent and parents. Fortunately there is a plethora of literature that addresses some of these challenges as well as provides tips for a healthy relationship between parents and adolescents.
The excitement is beginning to build as a new school year is about to start. There will be new teachers and classes along with seeing friends that students have not seen all summer. There is also a bit of nervousness about how the school year will unfold. Many times the start of the school year…
“Mom! My Instagram account just got hacked. Whoever took it over is sending all of these nasty photos to all of my friends. How could this have happened?” cried the girl. The mother came over to her daughter and asked, “Well, let’s just see if we can’t get into your account and change the password…
“Hey mom! Look at me. I am a flying purple elephant,” said the five year old. His mother glanced up and shook her head in wonder at what her child would come up with next. Many parents wonder why their children’s behavior can be so unpredictable and sometimes bizarre. If only there was a way…
“Do you wonder if our kids spend way too much time on their smartphones? It just seems like they are on it all the time and they never seem to talk to anyone. They just sit there, staring at the screen. I wonder if it’s our kids or if that is just the way things…