The risks of teenage drinking
Sally and Donna met up with their high school friends on Saturday night to hang out. There was a tub full of ice filled with beers and grain alcohol. …
Transgender pronouns
Sara, 17, brought her best friend Jamie, 17, to a family reunion. Sara’s aunt saw Jamie getting a soda and asked Sara, “How is she doing?” Sara…
Vaccines are safe and MMR vaccine is not related to autism
Recent research* has again confirmed the findings of past research that the MMR vaccine does not raise the risk of autism, even among children who are…
How to explain the difference between needs and wants to small children
Children may be saying things like, “This isn’t the kind I like!” “But I want…” and “Can we get some tomorrow?” Even in more normal ti…
How to maintain control when a child is misbehaving
Sometimes our children have less than ideal behaviors. While it can be frustrating, the key to focus on safety in the moment and then focus on communi…
How to support your child when they feel worried
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
By recognizing signs of stress, you can help your child manage upsetting events
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
Simple ways of talking about COVID-19 with young children
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
When a child won’t listen
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...