Parenting Adolescents Wisely Program (PAW)
Parenting Adolescents Wisely (PAW) Program (Also known as the Parenting Wisely Program) OVERVIEW. The CD-ROM Parenting Adolescents Wisely (PAW) program was designed to improve the ...
Substance Use
Many parents refuse to believe that their child is experimenting with substances until it is too late. Once confirmed, substance use/abuse is something that should be addressed immediately. Too often, parents either don't recognize the red flags or they fail to acknowledge them because they are in denial. Here is a list of warning signs that might indicate a substance use and/or abuse problem:
Parenting of Adolescents Guide Denise Witmer
Bio for the Parenting of Adolescent's site at About.com, Denise Witmer.
CHEO psychologists to inform parents and caregivers (Orleans Star / Weekly Journal)
The CHEO Psychology team will be hosting a free evening of information on Monday, March 29 focused on child and youth issues. The evening of presentations and information sharing is an opportunity for parents to gain a better understanding of some of the complex issues faced by children and youth today as well as learn about ways of dealing with these issues. The keynote address for the evening ...
Here?s a nice slice of ?Motherhood? (The Kansas City Star)
Uma Thurman ?s face, smeared with children?s fingerpaint, stares out with open-mouthed surprise from the DVD cover of ?Motherhood.? Looks like a slapsticky take on parenting.
Privacy
Privacy is a touchy subject for teens. They value their independence and expect that even their parents will respect their privacy. Privacy is something that each child deserves - to a point. As a parent, it is up to you to know your child's whereabouts and to know what activities he or she is engaging in.