October, 2009 Archive Entries:

Prescription Use and Abuse Among Teenagers

prescription drugsThe University of Maine published some interesting facts regarding prescription use with teens in the United States.  The university’s research concludes that  one of the fastest growing trends involving teenagers is prescription drug use and abuse that is occuring at ”Pharm Parties.”  These parties involve teenagers (and younger children) bringing bottles of prescription medications (that are often taken from the home)  to a party where the medications are put into […]

Are You A Wimpy Parent?

Good parents do not want their children to feel bad, experience sadness or emotional grief.  To do so often causes the parent to feel bad, experience sadness and cause emotional grief.  So, teens_too_lazy_0807how can good parents set limits, discipline and establish family rules without causing pain and suffering?  How can we be a good parent to our child and avoid being a “wimpy” parent at […]