Mar 5, 2017 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Teen Issues
By Christa Melnyk Hines Whether you want to become a stronger, more intuitive communicator or you’re trying to raise one, free time spent unplugged can make a big difference. Here’s why: Increased self-awareness. Time alone or unplugged helps us pursue...
Feb 10, 2017 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Teen Issues
Trivial Terrain or Timely Talks? By Denise Yearian Boys and girls have always been attracted to one another. But the age attraction begins varies tremendously from one person to another. For some, those feelings of attraction start in late elementary school....
Nov 10, 2016 | Family Life, Teen Issues
Alicia’s Story By Nora Heston Tarte “My captor broadcast my abuse online, via a webcam, and another viewer saw the video, and after recognizing me from my NCMEC (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) missing person poster, contacted...
Nov 2, 2016 | Health & Fitness, Medical, Teen Issues
By Miachelle DePiano Eating disorders are more commonly known today, but they can still be difficult to identify early in their manifestation. If not recognized, the long term consequences are not just unhealthy, but can also be deadly. Understanding what the eating...
Nov 2, 2016 | Education, Teen Issues
By Michelle Talsma Everson The SAT test is practically a high school rite of passage. According to the College Board—described as a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity—the SAT test measures what a...
Nov 2, 2016 | Education, Teen Issues
How to get kids working toward college, no matter their age Any parent would be proud to see their child graduate from a good college and move on to a successful career. But it can be challenging to know just how to get them there, and especially for parents of...
