Posted on May 18th, 2010 by educharme
The teen years can be tough on adolescents and their parents. Occasional mood swings, episodes of sadness and a fair amount of intense emotion are typical for most teens. In spite of all the angst, most find a way to balance school, friendships, outside activities and family while they develop a strong sense of self. For others, however, changes in behavior or mood may be an indication of a clinical depression.
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Posted on May 10th, 2010 by Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell
Despite the great gains in reducing the number of teen pregnancies in the last decades, there are still considerable steps to be taken in this arena. 4Parents.org estimates that one in three girls in the United Stated become pregnant before their 20th birthday. That is an astonishing statistic! As parents, we need to talk to [...]
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Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell
Volcanic Eruption at Eyjafjalla Glacier in Iceland…. Hundreds of Flights Cancelled…. Thousands of Passengers Stranded…. I am sure most of us have heard these headlines in the last few days. It is exactly at these moments of vulnerability and uncertainty that we most long for home. We often think of home as our place of residence. And although partly accurate, I would say that what best describes the concept of coming home is the people that await our return.
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