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Teens and alcohol: Delaying their drinking produces long-term physical and mental-health benefits

Teens and alcohol: Delaying their drinking produces long-term physical and mental-health benefits

By Melissa Ronan
May 25, 2023

It’s not just that your teen is drinking. The bigger issue with teenage drinking is that many kids drink to cope instead of learning to cope. And teens with mental-health problems often drink to self-medicate,...

Helping son take ADHD quiz prompts life-changing realization about herself

Helping son take ADHD quiz prompts life-changing realization about herself

By Melissa Ronan
May 23, 2023

When I was 45, I had my son tested for ADHD. Looking over his shoulder, I read the questionnaire. “Don’t finish projects you start,” “difficulty sustaining attention,” “struggle to get organized,”...

How do you know if your child should see a therapist?

How do you know if your child should see a therapist?

By Melissa Ronan
December 22, 2020

Times are difficult for everyone, and of course, we’re always concerned first and foremost about our children. That said, teens are often moody, can appear disinterested and/or disconnected from the...

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