Teens end up abusing drugs for many reasons. Whether it is to fit in with a certain social crowd, or to self-treat the negative feelings that come with low self-esteem or stress, the harmful effects of drugs are something that every parents needs to watch for in their teen. Because drugs are more accessible than […]

Drug abuse has become so prevalent in the teen social scene that schools are participating in nationwide campaigns, starting in elementary schools, encouraging students to “Just Say No.” Although such awareness is valuable, the first line of defense between teens and drugs is the diligence of their parents. Drug abuse during the juvenile years is […]

Although bullying has occurred in some form or another since the human race began, it has become more of a problem in schools throughout the last decade or so. With the rise in popularity of social media among teens and the accessibility of cell phones and internet options, there are now new avenues in which […]

With the increasing campaigns in schools against bullying, more parents are likely to be concerned about their child being on the receiving end. Parents who discover that their child is bullying others are less likely to have the support of the school system, the sympathy of other parents or the variety of resources dedicated to […]

Bullying is when one individual is picked on repeatedly (either physically or emotionally) by a group or individual with more physical strength or greater social standing. While bullying has been a fairly consistent part of the adolescent cohort, mediums such as social media have taken it to a new level of severity, sparking nationwide anti-bullying […]

While bullying is a fairly timeless occurrence, the face of it has changed through the rise of modern technology. With the advances and availability of internet devices and social media, what used to only be accomplished face to face can now effortlessly reach victims wherever they are. Cyberbullying is the name given to this new […]

As a parent, you want to protect your children from anything that causes them harm, as well as bad choices that can lead to long term consequences. Bullying or being bullied can cause damage to both children and teens and should be addressed by parents as soon as they are aware of it. How do […]

The month of October we have seen so many great resources created or pointed out by some of the most influenctial anti-bullying organizaitons. The fight against bullying has changed over the last few years beacuse of the rise in cyberbullying. With so much happening online and on social media, teens have a new problem that […]