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...
Byline: Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director You’ve been reminding your child to say “thanks” since they learned to talk, and you likely beamed with pride the first time they offered a genuine “thank you” without prompting. As your child grows, moving from...
Byline: Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director This holiday season, presence – not presents – could be one of the best ways to connect with your child. Strong, positive relationships and a sense of connectedness with friends, family and even the community are...
FAFSA COMPLETION RATES DOWN 33% COMPARED TO LAST YEAR Education Forward Arizona and other Arizona groups offering assistance to boost completion rates and college applications April 29, 2024 – Submissions for this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
