MARCH 24, 2015 — Every month, we’re keeping you informed on the latest studies and research in our “Not My Teen” blog series. Today, we’re looking at how teen behavior is influenced by misconceptions...
“In third grade, our parents were so cautious and caring, making sure we didn’t eat peanuts and that no one around us did either, because of food allergies some of our friends may have...
When it comes to teenage drinking, the typical venue is a party — where some teens play drinking games and binge. It may surprise you to learn that the majority of parents are aware...
It started with a wine cooler, said Paige Cederna, describing that first sweet, easy-to-down drink she experienced as a “magic elixir.” “I had no inhibitions with alcohol,” said Ms. Cederna, 24. “I could talk...
Maybe your child comes home from a party smelling like beer. Or you find that a bottle of wine has gone missing. Whatever has roused your suspicion, it’s important to take action right away—the...
Take the Quiz! How much does drinking alcohol really affect your child’s academic performance? We’ve all heard stories about kids who spend their first year of college partying – and flunk out. How do...
A New Canaan woman faces a felony charge of risk of injury to a minor after police broke up an underage drinking party Saturday night, March 7, at her home, police said. Police received...
At a recent school event, a mother asked me how she could help her son who had begun drinking and taking drugs. “There must be something I can say that will make him listen,”...
Practice makes perfect — even when it comes to discouraging kids from underage drinking. Parents’ consistent and sustained messages to their children about restricting alcohol make a real difference in reducing adolescent drinking, according...
As a parent you probably have heard about how important it is to talk to your teen about drugs and alcohol, however you many not know how or when to start the conversation. Have...
