You just caught your teen drinking, smoking pot, having sex—you get the idea—you’re beyond upset and close to imploding. We’ve got some advice on what to do instead of just rant. Here are the 5 things to focus on. 1. Take a deep breath, counsels Suzanne Gazzolo, Ph.D., a psychologist with offices in Wilmette. […]
Parenting teens is a paradox. We don’t want them to get into trouble, but we also don’t want them to get us into trouble. One of the riskiest behaviors for both teens and parents is underage drinking—because parents can be held legally responsible when kids drink in their home. Many of us are familiar […]
Social trends come and go, but consuming alcohol will always attract American teenagers, because it’s illegal, potentially dangerous and associated with feeling sexy and having fun with friends. The kids know that the possibility of something bad happening exists, but peer pressure and a teen’s sense of immortality can impact their decisions. If you […]
