All of us want to build our lives and our future upon solid ground, not sinking sand.Family is a cornerstone of our life. We are blessed if we are raised by a caring and nurturing mother and father, and research and plenty of evidence shows us that if we have…
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…
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…
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…
by Marc A. Fey I told my son the story of what happened to me in secondary school. There was a particularly awkward and painfully shy boy in my class who was often the target of merciless teasing, bullying on harassment. I didn’t participate, but like many of the other…
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…