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Teenagers are feeling the stress of the economy - and when teens feel stressed, the whole family is likely to suffer. Here are a few tips to help your teen cope. more...
Adults often dismiss signs of teen depression as normal adolescent angst while their children suffer in silence. But much of the suffering depressed teens experience can be prevented and treated. more...
A recently released study that was funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has caused many parents to fear that the medications they give their children to improve the quality of their lives may be putting those same lives at risk. However, the FDA has cautioned parents that the study's small sample size, and the fact that the benefits of ADHD meds outweigh the risks, should not cause them to change their child's ADHD medication regimen without first consulting with their family physician. more...
Regardless of what previous summer vacations have taught you about the pressures that await your family, 12 weeks without school doesn't have to transform your living room into a battlefield. No one is promising an entirely stress-free experience, but following five simple tips can help make summer less painful, and perhaps even a pleasant experience for the whole family. more...
More than a few cultural observers have called into question the value (and, in some cases, the very necessity) of a father's efforts on behalf of his children. However, those critics are arguing in the face of considerable scientific and sociological research, the bulk of which points toward a common conclusion: Fathers matter - and good fathers offer a world of benefits to their sons and daughters. more...
