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...
Dec 30, 2024 | Medical, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
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...
Sep 24, 2024 | Family Life, Parents Ask
By Michael Klinkner School mornings can be a whirlwind of activity, often leaving families feeling frazzled before the day even begins. However, with a bit of planning and some strategic changes, mornings can become smoother and more enjoyable for everyone. Here are...
Feb 29, 2024 | Camp, Parents Ask
By Mary Ann Blair With summer calendars quickly filling up, it can be hard to try and squeeze in one more thing. But if you have never sent your kids to a summer camp, here are seven reasons why you should consider it! With so many options, it’s easy to find a...
Apr 29, 2023 | Family Life, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
By Michael Klinkner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker A 2017 survey found 60% of teens had experienced verbal, emotional or physical violence in a dating relationship. Abusive teen relationships can lead to a host of issues like poor academic performance, binge...
Apr 1, 2023 | Family Life, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
How To Get Them Talking With Open Ended Questions By Sarah Lyons When your child comes home from school and you ask, “How was your day?” you may receive the frustrating answer of “Fine.” and no other information. Parents can encourage kids to open up and...
