Abbe Edgecombe, SCIP Coordinator, and Officer Andre O’Connor of the Lincoln Police Department share how parents and guardians can stay informed about teen substance abuse.
Parents of adolescents face a tough dilemma about substance use: we may want our children to be abstinent, but what do we do if they are not?
Youth drug abuse is a high-profile public health concern, with at least 1-in-8 teenagers abusing an illicit substance in the last year.
Eating disorders frequently emerge during adolescence but often, the symptoms aren’t what parents might expect. Unfortunately, many eating disorders go undetected and untreated because parents don’t recognize the warning signs.
In 2012, nearly 3/4 of students (72%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, and more than 1/3 (37%) have done so by 8th grade.
More than 2/3 of young people who abuse prescription drugs report that they get them from home.
Strong families give children a safe, secure place to be themselves and learn about who they are. Because children in strong families feel secure and loved…
Established family rules help everyone know what’s expected of them. Here’s your guide to best practices for developing and establishing your family’s rules.
Parents are very often the first to see the signs of dating violence in their teens.
Pastor Thomas shares how his faith and relationship with God helps him keep hope alive.