It is Monday morning and your son complains he has a stomachache and doesn’t want to go to school. You know he’s not sick, but for the last two months his tummy aches have been a common occurrence. What is going on? Read more ›
James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games. After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to find the scrap of paper where he wrote down his homework assignments, while his mother does the same, providing help that he does not appreciate. Read more ›
While every parent hopes that his child will fit in and be accepted, making friends is not easy for all children. Read more ›
Taking care of yourself and managing holiday stress can be the biggest gift you give your family. Read more ›
Trying to raise a child in Silicon Valley can be tough-not only because of the academic pressures and the current economy, but because of the wide diversity of social pressures. Read more ›
How are your children affected by stressful or traumatic events? What can you do to minimize their fears? How can you help a child who has experienced a traumatic event? Read more ›
Your teen is changing, and it’s a good time to rethink your approach to communication. Learn about the “think CALM” technique to better connect with and change your relationship with your teen. Read more ›
How much media and Internet use is too much? Learn when you should intervene and set limits. Read more ›
Gaming and the associated role playing may simply be a social outlet, or it can be an addictive behavior or an escape from problems. How can you evaluate the impact gaming has on your teen? Read more ›
What are the signs that your child is a victim of cyber bullying? Learn more about cyber bullying and its affects. Read more ›
