By Laura George, Little Flippers Swim If you have a pool in your backyard, there are several steps you need to take to ensure a safe outdoor environment all year long. Five layers of protection The ultimate safety plan includes five layers of protection for kids in...
By Bob Hubbard, Hubbard Family Swim Schools As temperatures rise in the Valley and the school year wraps up, now is the perfect time to prioritize swimming lessons for babies and kids of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), drowning is the...
Teen Lifeline Arizona Parenting Magazine May 2025 Article FINAL – April 11, 2025 Target Word Count: 500-600 words Current Word Count: 609 words Byline: Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director “I can do hard things.” “I am worthy of friends.” “I love myself...
By Michael Klinkner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker As a parent, discovering or suspecting your teenager might be using drugs or alcohol can be deeply distressing. The teenage years are a time of exploration and boundary-pushing, but substance use carries serious...
Teen Lifeline Arizona Parenting Magazine November Teen Q&A FINAL – October 10, 2024 Maximum Word Count: 1,600 words Current Word Count: 1,600 words Byline: Michelle Moorhead, Teen Lifeline Executive Director Generation Now: Teens Explain What It’s Like Growing...
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW, Clinical Director at Teen Lifeline Parents of school aged children often ask at what age they should start talking with their kids about mental health and suicide. The answer is: much younger than most parents probably realize. Children as young...
