Coping with Modern Life

Summer's over and school is back in session.  Sometimes it's tough getting back into a routine.  Here's help for Getting Your Kids Off to School in the Morning.

When kids are in school, sometimes parents are more aware when kids are acting out, partly because there are schedules to keep, and homework to do.  Parenting can be easier than you think.  Check out The "Secrets" of Easy Parenting.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have gotten a lot of press lately.  Maybe you're curious about your own child.  Does Your Child Have ADD or ADHD? provides an informal test for the preliminary assessment of AD/HD.  

Another topic of concern for parents is the issue of substance abuse and teens.   If you'd like more information about the Adolescent Substance Abuse Warning Signs here's a checklist that addresses the kinds of behaviors seen in conjunction with substance abuse. 

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