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Parental Alert
What was your world like when you were ten or fifteen years old? How did you spend time with friends? What was neighborhood safety like? Did you have…
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The Exit Plan
Last September, we helped parents understand the importance of having “The Talk” with their children. Today, we want to expand on bullet point #5 — Build your child’s strategies…
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Better & Stronger
We made it through 2020, and I think we can all say 2020 was not without its fair share of hardships. Life can be hard all on its…
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Question & Silence
Get in the Way Tip #8 Through the years, I have learned a very productive habit when helping people solve problems on their own. The habit is –…
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I Am Proud of You
One mantra I have used to get through this time of uncertainty is “success is your duty, obligation, and responsibility.” Lately, I’ve been thinking about that from a…
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The Talk
It is not always easy to start conversations with your children about certain topics. They can become awkward and uncomfortable fast. But those are the types of conversations…
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Testing Hot – Update
Last January, I published an article written shortly after getting off the phone with a mother whose twenty-five-year-old son had tested “hot” for opioids. This mom was beginning…
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Creating Purpose
The teen brain focuses on risk and excitement. As parents, grandparents, or caring adults, there are times when we must Get in the Way and be the guiding…
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The Peer Factor
Get in the Way Tip #7 Parents are the #1 influence on their kids growing up. BUT, as they get older, peers take on that influence. Teen’s priorities…
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Roadblocks to Change
As a teen, my mission in life was to never be like my father. The worst day of my life was the day I realized I was just…
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Suicide Prevention
Are you contemplating suicide? Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline here: 1-800-273-8255 or chat here with someone who can listen and help. During the COVID-19 quarantine, mental…
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Verbalize Your Expectations Often
Get in the Way Quick Tip #1 So who has the most influence on a teen’s choice to use drugs or alcohol? The answer: parents and peers. I…