Jan 5, 2016 | Behavioral & Developmental, Teen Issues
by Annie Fox, M.Ed. Since 1997, the #1 issue girls write to me about is betrayal or rejection by a friend. Specifically, “My bff has a new bff! What do I do?” The email writer goes on to describe how she’s crying herself to sleep, has lost her appetite and doesn’t...
Jan 5, 2016 | Education, Teen Issues
Q. My 16 year old daughter came home from school talking about her new friend at school who is here as part of a student exchange. Now my daughter is very interested and would like to explore the option of her becoming an exchange student next year. What exactly is a...
Nov 2, 2015 | Medical, Teen Issues
By Richard Geshel, D.O. Many of us take symmetric body movement for granted as we go about our everyday tasks, especially during strenuous physical activities. For some, such motion may be a problem undetectable to the naked eye, or become so pronounced that it...
Nov 2, 2015 | Teen Issues
By Kristen L. Polin, MAEd. We love our kids and want the very best for them the moment they are born. Through the many stages of childhood, parents experience the highs and lows of childrearing in this fast paced world. It’s safe to assume that no one envisions a...
Sep 3, 2015 | Teen Issues
by Shane Watson Manager of Parent and Faculty Education for notMYkid Summer vacation is over and kids are now returning to school. With the new school year come new possibilities, new experiences, and even new classmates and friends. It’s important for parents to be...
Sep 3, 2015 | Teen Issues
By Evan Espinosa, Pfy. D. Unhealthy relationships can be hard to define because they encompass many actions and behaviors. A good working definition for unhealthy relationships is, “Relationships that contain behaviors which are dangerous, risky, injurious and...
