The Child Mind Institute has created this exceptional video addressing how and when to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol. Parents are generally pretty clear that the conversation must be had, but we can easily push it off out of fear, or because we really don’t have a clear script in mind and don’t know what to expect. Oftentimes, our parents did not have this conversation with us, and we have no role models in how to proceed. This video not only gives terrific talking points, but acknowledges how difficult it can be, and provides strategies for keeping the lines of communication open.
Some highlights from the (7 minute) video are:
While adolescents of all genders are using online and social media platforms daily, with over half saying “constantly” (Pew Research Center, 2023), there are unique social pressures and risks that girls face in their digital lives that can significantly affect their physical and mental health.
Read MoreLooking for guidance about how to think about your kids and their screen time? There are many good resources out there, but this is a comprehensive and thoughtful place to start.
Read MoreBy Jessica Bennett; 9/20/23; This New York Times article shares snippets from the lives of three 13-year-old girls over the course of one year. A unique way to experience “what it’s like to be 13 today, in a world that can’t stop talking about the dire state of your future. “
Read MoreWill help you understand executive functions and how to help your child who struggles with EF.
Read MoreDiscover the immense benefits of CBT in treating ADHD and learn how the Coach Approach to parenting helps create personalized strategies for thriving with ADHD.
Read More
Procrastivity is a self-defeating time-management habit that can be helped by teaching patients how to prioritize tasks.
Read MoreInformation to help you make effective decisions for your child about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreCo-Founders of Upshur Bren presented expert guidance about how parents can learn to interact with their children in ways that help reduce the child’s anxiety.
Read MoreA grieving psychologist shares ways of adapting to loss.
Read MoreLeading ADHD experts answer questions about raising children with ADD with topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life.
Read MoreThe nation’s leading source of important news, expert advice, and judgment-free understanding for people with ADD.
Read MoreA parent’s guide to helping a child in distress.
Read MoreAn ADHD toolbox—a mix of research-based strategies and lessons learned from a journey into ADHD adulthood.
Read MoreWebsite, Blog, Podcast and Online Parent Support Groups hosted by Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., an internationally recognized ADHD/Executive Function expert.
Read MoreClick through to see a 3-page flyer about fentanyl overdoses. A very small amount can be deadly - these are important facts to share with your teens.
Read MoreVaping is still a concern as our teens report vaping substances in significant numbers.
Read MoreListen for interventions, strategies, and tips for parents, teens, adults, educators, and professionals.
Read More