Many Kids Who Drink Get Liquor From Home: Report “Some 709,000 youngsters aged 12 to 14 in the United States are drinking beer, liquor and other alcoholic beverages, a new federal study found. And the surprise is that many of these underage drinkers aren’t just getting a friend to buy a six pack for them [...]
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Archive | February, 2011
Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Part 3): Treatment Facilities by State
February 25, 2011
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As our final post in observance of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Teen Talk would like to reference EatingDisordersOnline , which has a comprehensive directory of treatment providers, categorized by state. Click on any of the states below to access their directory: Select a State Below Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia [...]
Read more New Research Study on Teens, Peer Pressure and Risk Taking
February 24, 2011
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New York Times: Teenagers, Friends and Bad Decisions “In studies at Temple University, psychologists used functional magnetic resonance imaging scans on 40 teenagers and adults to determine if there are differences in brain activity when adolescents are alone versus with their friends. The findings suggest that teenage peer pressure has a distinct effect on brain [...]
Read moreUpcoming Event: Parent Intensive (Spring, 2011) – Hand in Hand Parenting Class
February 23, 2011
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Parent Intensive (Spring, 2011) – Hand in Hand Parenting Parent Intensive (Spring, 2011) Led by Certified Hand in Hand Instructors Tosha Schore and Emily Cernusak Is it time to deepen the warmth and connection in your family? The Parent Intensive inParenting by Connectionbuilds your understanding and skills for parenting. This ten-week program both supports your practice [...]
Read more Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Part 2): “Spot the Signs in Your Child”
February 23, 2011
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In observance of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Teen Talk would like to link you to this article which covers the most common symptoms and signs of an eating disorder: Eating Disorder Symptoms: Spot the Signs in Your Child “You’re worried. Your doctor tells you your child’s reluctance to eat and weight loss is just a phase. [...]
Read more Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Part 1): Understanding Teen Eating Disorders
February 21, 2011
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This week, in observance of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Teen Talk will be providing you with information and resources on eating disorders. Today, we’ll begin with linking you to up-to-date background information on the most common forms of eating disorders found to affect adolescents. Teens Health “Eating disorders are so common in America that 1 [...]
Read more Teen Substance Abuse Update: Bath Salts and Prescription Drug Use
February 18, 2011
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Addictions & Answers: Prescription pills in the medicine cabinet could become kids’ new drug problem “Following marijuana, abuse of prescription drugs now ranks second as the most prevalent illegal drug problem in the US today. People like Lina have led the National Family Partnership®(NFP) to launch “Lock Your Meds”- http://www.lockyourmeds.org/ – a national multimedia effort to reduce [...]
Read more Teen Sexuality Resources: Sexual Orientation, Relationships and Sexual Health
February 16, 2011
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Teen Sexuality Resources: Planned Parenthood has a host of resources available on their website for teens, parents, and educators. Below are short descriptions of each of these sections and corresponding web links. Information for Teens “There’s a lot to get straight before you can make good decisions about your sexual behaviors. We know you’ve got [...]
Read moreA Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Conclusion): Getting Involved and Staying Involved
February 15, 2011
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A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Conclusion): Getting Involved and Staying Involved Parent-School Partnerships Parents do not need to feel they are alone in helping their children stay drug- free. For the first time ever, there are preventative intervention programs that have been proven to be effective and are available to schools, families and communities. Children [...]
Read more A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 6): What To Do If You Think Your Child Might Be Using Drugs
February 13, 2011
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A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 6): What To Do If You Think Your Child Might Be Using Drugs Warning Signs - Since mood swings and unpredictable behavior are frequent occurrences for preteens and teenagers, parents may find it difficult to spot signs of alcohol and drug abuse. But if your child starts to exhibit one [...]
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