Vaping was originally thought to be the safe alternative to smoking cigarettes, but boy was that wrong. The seven confirmed deaths connected to vaping in the last few months, on ... Read more
Summer is winding down and your teen or tween will soon be stepping into another school year of new experiences, personal and academic growth, new friends, new classes—and a whole ... Read more
By Dr. Jennifer Salerno, Adolescent Expert and Author “Mom, I’m not sure I believe in God.” If you’re like most parents, panic sets in and you wonder what the heck ... Read more
Below is a letter I wrote to my son, Bryce, before he left for college three years ago. Since he just recently graduated from Western Michigan University as a pilot, ... Read more
3 Tips to Keep Teens Safe in the Age of Social Media Sadie was tormented on Facebook and Instagram. Classmates would tell the 15-year-old to kill herself. Eventually, she did. ... Read more
Anyone parenting a teen has a list of dreaded words in the back of our minds that we never want to hear… “I’m pregnant.” “Last night. What? I can’t remember.” ... Read more
From the #metoo movement to the heart wrenching testimony of sexual abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar – the news lately has been filled with one story after another of things ... Read more
It’s the holiday season again (wasn’t it just yesterday?) And for parents of teens, presents made of macaroni or popsicle sticks may be a thing of the past. However, there’s ... Read more
Teen depression grew by 37 percent over the last decade. “Self-Harm Increasing Among Adolescent Girls.” – HealthDay News “Smartphones May Increase Risk of Depression Among Teens.” – TIME Magazine “Teen ... Read more
Addressing teen suicide: critical next steps for adolescent health professionals and parents of teens. If it seems like everyone is talking about the hit Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why, it’s because ... Read more
