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5 Important Talks to Have With Your High School Grad

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You can't believe the moment is here: Your baby is about to graduate from high school. How did the time go by so quickly? Before your child leaves for college, you still have a few months of one-on-one time with him. Make the most of these months before the nest is empty by giving your child the ... Read More

Celebrity Influence on Your Teen’s Body Image

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Social media – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat -- and celebrities have created a highly-charged 24/7 cycle of unrealistic body images that your teen may aspire to. Dysmorphia, a condition in which there is dissatisfaction with body appearance, is on the rise as your teen struggles to reach ... Read More

The Dangers of Teen Sexting

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Recently, I was interviewed by Ashley Johnson at Houston Fox Media concerning the danger of teens using live streaming apps. Since then, I have been thinking about not just the potential danger of teens live streaming photographs of themselves in compromising situations, but also the reason for this ... Read More

Cops Who Go Rogue

First of all, it’s important to recognize that there are outliers – employees who go rogue – among police, just like there are in every profession, from airline pilots to plumbers, teachers, and doctors. We shouldn’t generalize about policemen because, more than ever, the media now is ... Read More

One Mom’s Public Letter to Her Son About Drugs & Alcohol

With prom and graduation parties on the horizon, you may be getting ready to talk with your teenager about drugs and alcohol. On my PBS show and radio show Let’s Talk, I interviewed a mother who was very involved with an organization that helped provide drug and alcohol education, and what she ... Read More