It’s become clear that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going to end anytime soon. This means that we are going to have to figure out how to live, and raise our children, when seemingly every action we take carries some risk. Youth sports can bring great benefits to children. Team sports offer opportunities for exercise, which… Read More: Youth sports during COVID-19: What parents need to know and… »
Here’s why parents need to know about e-cigarettes. First, many more teens are using them. In 2017, 3% of middle school students and 12% of high school students reported using them, and while that may not sound like a lot, since 2011 use has gone up about 500% in middle school and 800% among high school… Read More: What parents need to know — and do — about… »
A 15-year-old high school football player made a play and was tackled. He walked off the field and didn’t recognize his own mother, who snapped his photo. ImageDavid Gavigan, 15, just after suffering a concussion on the football field.CreditCourtesy of Kim Gavigan “I thought he was looking tough,” Kim Gavigan said of her son David,… Read More: The Coach Says He’s ‘Built for Football.’ His Parents Worry… »
Growing up can be stressful for any teenager, but it is considerably harder for the many adolescents who develop an anxiety disorder. This book is an essential guide for parents, teachers, or other adults involved with teenagers who may e affected by these disorders. By bringing together two strands of expertise–that of mental health professionals… Read More: If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder: An Essential Resource… »