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Teens and Sex

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:56:34 CST

Sex, drugs, and dating make teens feel older. Television, movies, records, and advertisements give teens the illusion that these behaviors are “normal” and a mandatory part of the maturing process.

Seeing the Red Flags Before Tragedy Strikes

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:51:31 CST

Last week Stephen Kazmierczak entered Northern Illinois University and began a shooting rampage killing six, wounding 16, and killing himself. This devastating event came “without warning” to many of the the gunmen’s friends and family. It seems stories like these are becoming common place in our society.

Parenting Resolutions for the New Year

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:00 CST

It’s hard to believe that another New Year has finally arrived. There is something magical about starting a new year. Something inside each of us beckons us to look for the new day, forget the mistakes and just simply start over. Where do we begin? There’s no better place to start than with our families.

Holiday Dangers for Teens

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:00:00 CST

The holiday season is one of the most deadly times of the year for alcohol-related crashes especially for teenagers. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) estimates that “each year nationally, more than 1,000 people die during the holiday season in drunk driving crashes” (MADD, 2006).

Peer Pressure Kills

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 CST

Peer pressure: people feel it, inflict it, and increasingly let it control their lives. According to the Department of Student Support Services peer pressure is the most powerful influence in a childs decision to join a gang.

Energy Drink or Alcohol?

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 CST

Parent Help is sounding the alarm on a new health concern. They’re delicious, they’re thirst quenching, they’re colorful, they’re super-trendy…they’re alcoholic.

Gravity Matters Puts Parents Back in Control

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:43:59 CST

Parent Help is proud to announce a new, one-of-a-kind product that will give parents all the tools they need to make their home of peace, love, and unity. And the best part is, you can do it from home.

Are You Sending Your Teen to the Right School?

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:00:00 CST

Do you have a child with ADD, ADHD, ODD or other special needs? You may be sending them back to the wrong school. Public school is great for many teens but for those that need special attention, public school can be harmful.

Teenagers Play Choking Game for Fun

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:57:55 CST

Every year hundreds of teenagers and children will die in the United States from injuries sustained while playing a game (not counting those that have serious injuries such as memory loss, stroke, or other neurological impairments). Experts say that this game is popular with children ages 9 to 15.

Candy Coated Drugs

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:00:00 CST

Latest drug trends are targeting a younger crowd by disguising hard drugs like meth and heroin to look and sound as innocent and inexpensive as candy. Meth cooks are adding flavoring such as strawberry and chocolate to make the drug look, smell, and even taste like candy.