You may have heard that your child “has to want help” in order to get better. Chances are they do want help getting better, but we may...

A difficult but necessary part of parenting is talking to children about the dangers of using drugs or alcohol. While many parents...

The teenage years are an important time for self-discovery for kids. When a teen hits a speed bump on the road of life, it can be tough...

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This is an issue that impacts everyone - not just teens - but their parents...

Kathy is saying that the thought of “kids will be kids” and “we did it at that age,” is not criteria we should base our parenting on...

Why Rules About Alcohol? Whether it’s discovering the liquor cabinet has been opened by your curious eleven-year-old or arguing over...

Research clearly shows that the primary element contributing to success with challenging kids is a positive relationship between...

Welcome to Our Kids Count! Posts in this blog will give parents and caregivers of adolescents the education, strategies and empowerment they