15 Misconceptions about Same-Sex Parents
During pride month, we should honor the strides that the LGBTQ community has made throughout our society. One way we can do that is by continuing to break down common myths and misconceptions around same-sex parents, marriage, and also same-sex parenting. Here are 15 misconceptions we can clear up. 1. Children of Same Sex Parents Will […]
6 Tips for Parents of Defiant Children
6 Tips for Parents of Defiant Children By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Adolescent or teenage years are a crucial stage before entering adulthood, it’s the stage where mental illness can arise and life-long personality and temperament traits are established. Proactive parenting can make a huge difference for all children, teenagers included, rebellious or not. […]
Empty Nest?
With people marrying later in life, and over the last 30 years or so of a worsening economy, for one reason or another adult children are often opting to move back home. Sometimes it seems you are just getting used to the nest being empty and enjoying your own pursuits and BAM… here comes a […]
Five Warning Signs That Your Child is Using Drugs
Five Warning Signs That Your Child is Using Drugs Raising a teenager can be trying, but living with one suffering from addiction creates a host of new challenge that need to be handled delicately, says Johnny Patout, CEO of New Beginnings Recovery Center, the leading teen residential treatment program in the Southwest and one recognized […]
Autism, Just the Facts
Everything you ever wondered about autism and didn’t know who to ask… this is an amazing poster breaking down the information in an easy to read format, handy to keep, handy to share: SOURCE: http://www.onlinecollege.org/
Teething Guide
Teething is the process of new teeth rising or erupting through the gums. Classic signs and symptoms of teething are: Drooling Chewing on solid objects Irritability or crankiness Sore or tender gums The symptoms of teething usually appear 3-5 days before the tooth coming out and disappear as soon as the tooth erupts the skin […]
Drug Guide For Parents
This informative chart is the ultimate guide for parents of young adults and teens, who are worried about their child drug abuse. What’s the street name of the drug? How does it look like? How does it abused? What teens have heard about the drug? Why is it dangerous? What are the signs of abuse? […]