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Risky Behavior or More?

We know that teens take risks every day. We chalk it up to being teenagers! They are trying to find their way in this complicated world and they test the boundaries and see just how far they can go. Impulsive behavior can be described as a pattern of acting without thinking. Teenagers that are impulsive often have problems listening, completing tasks and interrupting others. But where do you draw the…
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May 29, 2013
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Traumatic Events Affect Teens Part 2 of 2

Daily we are bombarded with traumatic events through the media: the Oklahoma tornado, the Boston Marathon bombing, the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, the Aurora movie theatre shooting or the Columbine High School shooting. Do you talk with your teen about these events? Traumatic events affect everyone and often we discuss these events with our younger children, spouse, co-workers and friends but we forget about our teenagers. Maybe we…
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May 28, 2013
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Traumatic Events Affect Teens Part 1 of 2

More and more the traumatic events of our world flash on the TV and across the internet and social media. Information, pictures and video are instantaneous and replayed over and over again. We often talk with our younger children about events, but what about our teenagers? Do we have any idea what they are thinking or feeling about the devastation of the Oklahoma tornado, the Boston Marathon bombing, the school…
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May 27, 2013
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Signs of Suicide in Teens

Teen suicide is something we are very uncomfortable talking about. Prevention is the key. Listen to your teenager. Is he or she saying, “I wish I were dead,” “I would be better off dead,” etc.? Do not ignore these kinds of statements. Your teenager is reaching out for help. Something is wrong and you need to take action. Talk to your teen. Ask them what is going on in their…
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May 26, 2013
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Is My Son Using Steriods?

We hear of the abuse of steroids in professional sports. For example, recently Lance Armstrong admitted to using performance enhancing drugs during his professional cycling career. Olympian Marian Jones, an American track and field medalist returned her medals for using illegal substances. And there are many others. Teenagers are very concerned about their appearance. Athletes especially want to perform the best, look the best and still have all the other…
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May 25, 2013