Most parents will agree that communication with their child is an important part of their relationship. Being able to communicate with your child will create a healthy bond within the family and allow for an environment in which your child will thrive. Somewhere around age 13, however, this communication may become challenging. Developmentally, children change […]
“Teen Justice 101 – What parents and teens need to know about drugs, drinking, and driving” This parent education forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Los Altos – Mountain View, and is co-sponsored by Adolescent Counseling Services, MVWSD, LASD, MVLAUHSD, CHAC, Challenge Team, CAT, among others. For more information, please contact […]
Substance Abuse News – Spinning Back into Control Click here to read this fascinating Chicago Tribune article about how former U.S. National Figure Skating Champion and Olympian Nicole Bobek is recovering from addiction. Survey of Police and Teachers: Alcohol and Marijuna Most Serious Substance Abuse Facing Teens “The Center for Medicine in the Public Interest […]
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger Have you ever heard the expression, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger?” Sure, it is a great idea to get rid of angry feelings before our head hits the pillow, but is it possible? Anger can be a burden that weighs us down […]
Palo Alto Weekly. September 3, 2010: What Teens Need, Part 1 of 2: A veteran Palo Alto educator reflects on the challenges of high school – and how teachers, students and parents can help “Things have changed and – again, with variations for individual temperament – things have gotten worse, tougher to handle. The summit […]
About ten years ago, Robert Downey Jr.’s career and life seemed to be in shambles. After being arrested in 2000 for possession of cocaine and valium and in 2001 while wondering barefoot in Los Angeles under the influence of cocaine, Downey was fired from the hit television series, Ally McBeal. It was shortly after this […]
