How to Respond When Your Child Doubts God
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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
To my Kind, Handsome Son as You Leave for College
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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
When Social Media Becomes a Death Trap
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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
Parenting a Teen: 4 Easy Ways to Avoid the Words You Never Want to Hear
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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
Be the Change: Identifying Sexual Abuse in Youth
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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
Parent-Teen Communication: Best present for Mom or Dad…EVER
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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 and the Holidays. The Struggle is Real.
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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
Netflix’s Hit Show 13 Reasons Why – How Do I Respond?
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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
The impact of a positive adult influence on our youth
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For teens, having a positive adult influence is mission critical to their overall health and well-being. Whether it’s a teacher, parent, health care provider, coach, mentor or other family member, ... Read more
Having Real Talks with Teens: A Roadmap to Better Communication
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This post originally appeared on ETR: http://www.etr.org/blog/my-take-teen-talk/. Whether you’re a parent or an individual who works with youth, you are placed in an influential role to help keep teens safe and ... Read more