Oct 21, 2025 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask
By Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director Nearly one in five children aged 12 to 18 reports being bullied during school, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. What can you, as a parent, do to prevent bullying in your own...
Jul 25, 2025 | Early Childhood, Family Life, Parents Ask
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...
Jul 25, 2025 | Early Childhood, Parents Ask, Sports
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...
Aug 13, 2025 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
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...
Feb 22, 2025 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
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...
Feb 23, 2025 | Family Life, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
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...