by admin | Apr 2, 2013 | Parenting Teens
Did you know that more than 50% of prescription drug abusers 12 and older obtain those prescription drugs from family and friends? In fact, some people looking to misuse prescription drugs find an easy source in their friend or family’s medicine cabinet. The good news... by admin | Mar 28, 2013 | Parenting Teens
Adults are supposed to be the role models for their children–especially when it comes to our teenagers. Whether it is using drugs or texting and driving. So the results are in. According to a recent AT&T poll: · Nearly half of commuters admit to... by admin | Mar 26, 2013 | Online Safety
This is a question that has been lingering for the past couple of years. We know that kids under 13 are joining, but should they be? The brave new world of technology has expanded so far that even your grandmother may have an account on the social networking... by admin | Mar 20, 2013 | Online reputation
Spring break is here and many teens love to boast about their fun online. However parents need to step up to the plate and talk to their kids about what they post today can literally harm their future and affect their college of choice or a potential employment.... by admin | Mar 13, 2013 | Internet Safety, Privacy
As hard as a parent tries to put measures in place to prevent her children from danger online, it can all be for naught when the child goes to visit others, including grandma and grandpa. This is not to say that grandparents don’t want to protect our children from the... by admin | Mar 11, 2013 | Bullying
Dr. Michele Borba, Parenting and Bullying Prevention Expert, was featured at the Community Empowerment Series in St. Johns County on Saturday, March 9th, 2013. It was a full house with parents, students, teachers, guidance counselors, principals, deans, therapists,... by admin | Mar 8, 2013 | Parenting tips
How do parents today determine when it’s appropriate to get their kids a cell phone? Parents should begin by having an ongoing dialogue with their children about the role technology will play in their lives. How will a mobile device be used? How will the child... by admin | Mar 7, 2013 | Parenting
After experiencing my good teen making some bad choices, I found myself surfing the Internet until I was so confused and stressed that I couldn’t make a decision. One group of specialty schools and behavior modification programs kept popping up wherever I... by admin | Mar 5, 2013 | Parenting tips
The junior and senior years in high school are a time filled with excitement, anxiety and anticipation, for both teens and their parents. Questions about the future loom large, and matters concerning the college admissions process are always high on the list.... by admin | Mar 1, 2013 | Parenting tips
When you’re raising a teenager, your house can feel like a war-zone that’s scattered with potential land mines masquerading as casual questions. Every interaction can feel like it has the potential to blow up in your respective faces, leaving parents wondering what...
