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Ways to Prevent Underage Drinking: Get Your Teenager Involved in Activities

When a teenager has too much idle time on their hands, they are more likely to get into trouble of all kinds. Studies show that when a teenager is excited about an activity they’re less likely to give their parents…

Daily Insights

Dreaming with My Eyes Wide Open

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady, author, international political figure

A little girl born deaf and blind and unable to speak for years, grew up to become an internationally…

I am the Sculptor

“I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.” Henry Rollins, American Rock Singer, Author, Actor

A famous sculptor was…

Threading ones way to love

“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese born American Essayist, Novelist and Poet

There was once a grandmother so shy (and possibly acutely depressed)…

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So what can you do to keep your child from drinking?

Here are some tips on how to talk to your child about alcohol:

• Start talking about your rules of “no use” early on. Don’t wait until your child is a teen or even a pre-teen to discuss alcohol use and…

Recognizing the Signs of Alcohol Abuse

With so many parents working long hours, it is easy to either miss the signs of alcohol abuse or explain them away. Many parents don’t want to believe that their beloved child is engaging in alcohol use. But burying your…

Myths about Teens and Alcohol

Many of the myths about alcohol use haven’t changed much since I was walking the halls of high school. And believe me, that was many years ago. How these myths got started is anyone’s guess, but unfortunately, teenagers, who are…