Parental Sarcasm is No Joke

by Paul Coughlin When I was 11 years old, a teacher called our house to deliver some exceptional news. She told my mother that I qualified to be placed in a class for gifted students. My mother replied, “Him? He can’t even find his shoes in the morning!” That swift and…

When is it Time to have The Talk?

Written by Sheila Seifert Bob Gresh said, “Robby, I want to talk with you about sex.” His 10-year-old son said, “I learned about sex on the Internet.” Those were not the words Bob wanted to hear. “You’ve learned about sex on the Internet? Could you explain to me what sex…

How Far is Too Far?

Written by Dr. Julianna Slattery What do I say if my teen asks, “What is outercourse? Is it sex?” The first thing for any parent to do in this situation is take a deep breath. Push away those images of your once six-year-old playing with LEGOS® or Sylvanian Families,® and…

How to deal with Bullying

Your child has been increasingly trying to avoid of social occasions, constantly coming up with reasons to stay home, and you are getting worried. Look out for these signs as your child could very well be getting harassed: • Injuries — unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches • Torn, damaged or missing clothing…