Smartphones, tablets and other devices have become an integral part of society. With endless apps, social media sites and the ability to contact friends and family in an instant, smartphones grab people’s attention easily. While cell phones are a helpful device...
While our society often normalizes high school drinking, it can lead to physical, emotional and behavioral problems along with addiction. Teen drinking may feel like a sensitive subject, but it’s crucial to talk about it before it’s too late. Middle...
Digital screens are a part of everyone’s life. As more school and work environments allow for long-distance and at-home options, daily media use has become increasingly necessary to our society. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children...
No one wants to go through a divorce, but going through the experience with children can be particularly daunting. A parent’s divorce can be a shocking, confusing, frustrating, stressful and sad time for children, though a child’s reaction depends on their...
No one wants to talk about death, but if you’re a parent, the prospect of talking to your child about death can be especially daunting. There’s no “right time” if you’re wondering when to talk to children about death. Many times,...
Have you started teaching your child about politics? A 2016 survey found that only 10 percent of parents believe that any age is a good age to discuss politics with children. That means a lot of parents are waiting until their children are older to start talking. We...
