8 Tips to Get Your Teen to Talk to You
You’re probably not quite sure when your chatty grade-schooler transformed into a monosyllabic adolescent who would rather scroll away on their cell phone than talk to you about … well, anything. Is it possible to get your teen to talk to you? Yes, it is. …
How to Talk to Your Teen About Opioid Drugs
Many parents don’t believe their teen would ever misuse opioids. As someone who works with youth in recovery, however, I’m here to tell you that it can and does happen even in the “best” of families. And the kids we see are the lucky ones. …
Sleep Deprivation in Teens: A Common Problem
Teens on average need about nine hours of sleep at night. But most don’t get the amount of sleep they need. School, friends, homework, activities, television, video games, cell phones and the computer may have a higher priority for a teen than sleep. Sleep deprivation …
