COVID Series: Family Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives, and after more than two years, things are only now starting to return to normal. While it’s been stressful for everyone involved, children (and by extension, their families) are struggling to cope with exceptional mental health challenges. Let’s examine how the pandemic has […]
What To Do If Your Child Skips School
No matter how much we enjoy quirky movies about the misadventures of skipping school, it is far less funny when it’s your own child. How can you respond if your child skips school? What are some ways to respond that will be productive and informative for your child, instead of causing more issues? Here are […]
Talking To Your Teen About Substance Abuse
Talking to your teen about substance abuse is hard to approach. What have they already heard from teachers and peers? How can you make them comfortable enough to come to you if any problems come up? Is it better to do it all at once, or talk to them a little at a time? However […]
Parent's guide on juvenile delinquency and youth gangs
Although juvenile delinquency is not a new phenomenon, lately we see a growing trend of children becoming gang members as early as in elementary school. Adolescence is an especially troublesome period when the risk of getting involved with a gang is high. It’s normal that teenagers want to fit into a group they identify with and […]
