Child Trends is an organization that focuses its attention on current news and trends that affect our youth. The most recent newsletter by Child Trends discusses an annual event hosted by the organization. The event is in honor of Child Trends Senior Research Scholar and former Child Trends President, Kristin Moore. The focus of this […]
The school year is in full swing, but your child’s transition into the new school year may not be. Whether its the tall girl whose growth spurt hit early in 6th grade, or the the late bloomers in their entering their junior year of high school- transitioning can be rough. The transition is not just […]
Back To School Tips by Roni Gillenson, LMFT, Program Director ACS’ On-Campus Counseling Program As teens reluctantly head back to school and leave the lazy days of summer behind, we are reminded of the stress that lies ahead for our youth. While returning to school can be an exciting time to get reacquainted with friends […]
This week, we look at one of the most exciting yet at times most frustrating and frightening times in a child’s life: puberty and early adolescence. This time can be difficult for parents too. First let’s look at some key developmental stages that take place during this period for us to better understand what is […]
Facebook has been the center of attention for the past few years for a number of things. Some are positive, such as staying connected with family, re-connecting with old friends, finding new friends, streaming global events live, starting movements, and bringing attention to social issues. However the negative ramifications of Facebook have also been at […]
Binge drinking, drinking four (for females) and five (for males) alcholic beverages withing a two hour span, has become a growing problem in today’s society. Statistics show that more and more teenagers are consuming extreme amounts of alcohol – comparable to that of an adult alcoholic. Not only is the amount of consumption alarming, but […]
