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These are “responsive” ways of fixing things, which happen after your child has already encountered a problem. But, there are also parents who try to prevent problems before

What would you do if you discovered that your child has a secret life online?  Would you intervene? How do you find the balance between monitoring online activities

Although teens are turning away from street drugs, now there's a new threat and it's from the family medicine cabinet: The abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. More

The Canada Safety Council’s National Safe Driving Week is December 1 – 7 "Messages reminding Canadians to drive sober are a familiar and necessary feature of the holiday season.

“Nearly one in ten kids has ADHD, which means practically every classroom in America will have one to three kids with the disorder in them.  That’s a lot

Between parents working extended hours and children becoming involved in many time-consuming extracurricular activities, finding time to stay connected as a family can be a challenge.  A great

Underage drinking poses a huge threat to the health and well-being of our teens — and girls may be at a greater risk than boys. For many teen

With Christmas just a few weeks away, scams are higher leading up to and over the holidays. Which could affect the many Canadians planning on Christmas shopping online

Keeping your teen safe goes beyond asking them to be a responsible driver. Here are some suggestions on how to discuss the important topics, including safety in the

Sometimes your parents can be really frustrating, unfair or even humiliating, which may make you more likely to argue with them. However, ongoing arguments and tension can be

“According to the Nielson Company, more than 2,000 text messages are sent by the average teenager per month. This tendency to excessively text is leading to sleep deprivation, anxiety,

“Date rape drugs are types of drugs that are used to aid someone commit sexual assault or rape.  Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be spiked with date

Parents, do you know about Instagram? Does your teen? Instagram is a photo sharing mobile app that’s (currently) only available on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Users can either

“Achievers succeed despite their mistakes by using their failures as learning opportunities.” Helping our children understand the importance of failing and learning from mistakes is significant to their success.