In the cult 1980’s classic, The Breakfast Club, Andrew shares his sentiments with Brian about his fake ID. When asked why he needs the ID, Brian simply answers, “So I can vote.” https://youtu.be/PbxZXmF6qtQ We can all find humor in this scene because we can relate to the teenage mantra of … [Read more...] aboutThe Dangers of Fake IDs and How to Spot Them
Adolescent Mental Health
1 in 5 Students Drink and Do Drugs
Teens experiment with drugs and alcohol. It’s almost accepted as a fact of life today, but the average parent – the average person – has no idea how serious teen substance experimentation is or how quickly it gets out of control. For example, did you know that according to a national study’s … [Read more...] about1 in 5 Students Drink and Do Drugs
Spotting the Early Warning Signs of Drug Use in Teens
Parenting; it’s tough. No matter how well planned the entrance to it is, no one is every really prepared. From the first cold to the first cut or scape, we’re a basket case of nerves often second and quadruple guessing our decisions. We sweat the little and the big things, and one of our biggest … [Read more...] aboutSpotting the Early Warning Signs of Drug Use in Teens
Why Real Life Role Models Matter
What is a role model? Most of us would say a person, someone we look up to as everything we want to be. Sometimes that person is alive, someone we know personally. Other times that person is a past figurehead, a long-gone hero, or even a fictional character. No matter who we choose, role models … [Read more...] aboutWhy Real Life Role Models Matter
