Scary Things Teens Do that Parents Don’t Know About: Steroids

Steroid Use in Preteens and Teens
Perhaps you’ve noticed a few of them walking in the halls of your children’s schools. Or perhaps you’ve noticed something strange among your own teens. Are their chiseled bodies really of this world? With their six pack abs, bulging biceps and firm quads, these teens make others wonder if they’re [...]

Scary Things Teens Do that Parents Don’t Know They’re Doing: Diabulimia

“M” was an attractive, effervescent 18 year old girl when I first met her. As one of my roommates, she loved to be around her friends and talk non-stop. She also would steal several bags of Milanos double chocolate cookies from the kitchen cabinet; eat them all in one sitting, and not gain and ounce. [...]

Who Wants to Be A Virtual Bimbo? Warning to Parents and Educators

Some of my colleagues, have brought a disturbing game to my attention recently called “Miss Bimbo.” Because some of it’s users are as young as age 9, I thought it was my social responsibility to let you know about it. It started in Europe but unfortunately, the popularity of the game is spreading. It’s [...]

The Candy Man and The Soda Papa: Marketing Candy and Drinks like Drugs to Teens

We’ve told children to “just say no” to drugs for decades. But how potent is our message when the drug dealers come in the form of The Candy Man or The Soda Papa?

There has been a lot of discussion recently about the Energy Drink “Blow” or “I Love Blow” which, packaged in vial form [...]

Internet Safety: 5 Steps to Protect Your Child Online

Five Ways to Protect Your Child Online
Protecting your children online is one of the most important daily responsibilities you have as a parent. This article will provide you with “5-Steps” that you can follow to improve your child’s safety online including the best service for helping parents with their children online, WiHood.
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