Kids aren’t spending enough time in nature. As a result, both children and teens (and adults, too) suffer from what author Richard Louv calls “Nature Deficit...

If you're smoking weed to ease your stress during the coronavirus pandemic, experts say it's time to think twice. Smoking marijuana, even occasionally, can i...

At a time in life when it’s both developmentally appropriate and culturally expected to seek independence from parents or guardians, teenagers have suddenly ...

How can you tell if your teen is high on LSD? If your teen seems moody and withdrawn. He or she says unexpected things and acts in unpredictable ways. Is it ...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency reports that marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in the United States, according to results fr...

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire world, including the U.S. The majority of schools around the country, including in Los Angeles, have closed the...

A teen who fears failure isn’t likely to reach his greatest potential. His fear of failing to make the team may cause him to avoid trying out for baseball. O...

Building Coping Skills Stress is not just an adult problem. It’s also a frequent part of the teen experience. Young people experience stress related to schoo...

Ninety percent of addictions start in the teen years. Don’t ignore risk factors and assume your child will be okay, or simply ignore a problem because you th...

The definition of “accountable” is taking responsibility for one’s actions, and it is something every parent hopes their teen will be. When parents teach the...

At what point does reliance on and use of cell phones and the Internet turn into an addiction? What you can do to help your kids avoid developing an addictio...

Over the years, many parents have asked me why their kids aren’t motivated and what they can do about it. How can you get your child to be more motivated? To...

Being a parent to teenagers can be a challenging, worrying and sometimes distressing time. While teenagers are pushing against the system in their search for...

Although e-cigarettes have been around for more than a decade, vaping rates have skyrocketed in recent years, especially among teens. E-cigarettes are now th...

Are you dealing with a disrespectful teenager? Maybe he mutters under his breath when you ask him to do his homework. Or maybe she slams her bedroom door whe...

Teens who abuse drugs may have a greater risk of developing an addiction when they are adults. It’s important to know the difference between drug abuse and a...

Almost every single one of us can attest to having a loved one who has suffered from addiction either to alcohol or drugs. They often lie, cheat and mostly s...

The benefits of exercise on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health have been lauded for what seems like decades now. Whether reading peer-reviewed...

You have survived a lot of challenges and hardships in your life. You have endured addiction, abuse, trauma, mental illness or a combination of these and som...

Adolescent substance use needs to be identified and addressed as soon as possible. Drugs can have long-lasting effects on the developing brain and may interf...