Suicidal Feelings
A certain number of people kill themselves each year, most of whom were suffering from severe depression. Fortunately, 90% of people with depression are able to live full lives while managing their...
View ArticleBulimia
Bulimia is an eating disorder – but one that is not necessarily easy to spot in one’s own child. Other eating disorders are more visible. For instance, almost anyone can recognize obesity – a condition...
View ArticleOnly Eats Junk Food
Is your child a junk food addict? It’s not really surprising. Junk foods are readily available these days and can tempt anyone – especially children. While junk foods may be enjoyed as a special treat...
View ArticleAnorexia
The eating disorder known as “Anorexia” has become so common, that almost everyone now knows what it is. When we think of anorexia, we think of excessively skinny people – sometimes with a skeletal...
View ArticleWhat is an Eating Disorder?
Eating is a way to get nourishment and sustenance; it is, for the most part, a pleasant and fulfilling act. Sometimes, however, eating becomes part of a disabling or even life-threatening disorder....
View ArticleMarijuana Use
According to recent reports, one in fifteen teenagers is using marijuana on a daily basis. More 10th graders smoke marijuana than cigarettes. On the other hand, other forms of substance abuse are...
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Teen
Teenagers can be challenging to raise. However, knowing what “makes them tick,” can make the job far easier. Let’s look at the typical characteristics of teenagers in order to better understand this...
View ArticleYour Teen’s Right to Privacy
Today’s teenagers live in a world that their parents often find scary and alien. It seems that there are no protective walls around their youngsters – computers and cellphones open them to a wide world...
View ArticleWhen Your Child Comes Home Drunk
It is well-known that teenagers are in a stage of experimentation – they are exploring the world around them, the world of relationships and their own inner landscape. What feels right? What creates...
View ArticleWhat Parents Should Know About Fast Food
There are many facts that every parent should know about fast food. Here are some for starters: 1. Fast foods are often heavy in calories An adult would have to walk for seven hours straight to burn...
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