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Stimulants a growing concern for teens | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
It has been hard to miss all the attention being given to the legalization of marijuana for adults…
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The value in appreciating kids | Patti Skelton McGougah | Parenting Lifeline
Merriam-Webster defines appreciation as, "To understand the worth or importance of something or someone; to admire and value,…
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Advice for parents on teenagers and parties | Patti Skelton-McGougan
Thinking about teenagers and parties is enough to make any parent at least a little nervous. Whether your…
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Are you a helicopter parent? Research says it usually backfires | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
We all want our children to succeed, but sometimes as parents we can be overly involved in our…
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Adversity can impact children for life | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
All of our kids experience pain and trauma at some point in their life. Sometimes, though, life’s bumps…
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When rivalry becomes abusive | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
Siblings fight, sometimes a lot; there is nothing new about that. But a new study released by the…
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Adversity impacts children in many ways | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
All of our kids experience pain and trauma at some point in their life. Try to name a…
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Teens need help battling stress, depression | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
Last month I shared with you some of the drug trends in our local neighborhoods. As alarming as…
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What parents need to know about drugs and kids | Parenting Lifeline | Patti Skelton-McGougan
We all want to know what our kids are being exposed to at school and within the community.…
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Teach your kids how to grieve | Patti Skelton-McGougan
Earlier this year my column provided ways to help children and teens through the grieving process, in response…
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How to help your child deal with a bully | Patti Skelton-McGougan
Most of us have been bullied at some point, whether we endured teasing, name-calling, or even physical aggression.…
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Is anxiety hereditary? |Your child may be at more risk if you are an anxious parent
While the cause of excessive anxiety in kids is uncertain, research suggests there may be a genetic component.
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Motivate your kid to be helpful
When garbage day rolls around and you have a million other things on your mind, how do you…
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How to help your child with grief | Patti Skelton McGougan |Parenting Lifeline
When death happens to someone close to us, the feelings can be difficult for children of any age…
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How to keep your teen from an abusive relationship? | Patti Skelton-McGougan
Most parents are surprised when I talk to them about the prevalence of teen dating violence. According to…
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Taking responsibility to stop sexual abuse in children | What every parent should know | Patti Skelton-McGoughan | Parenting Lifeline
One theme that has emerged from the Penn State sexual abuse scandal is the importance of adults taking…
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Help your child navigate peer pressure | Patti Skelton-McGougan
Peer pressure is a reality of growing up. Though it's out of our control as parents, there are…
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Teach your kids to transition | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
It’s that time of year again when change is in the air. Whether it’s beginning kindergarten, changing grades,…
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Prescription drug abuse in teens on the rise | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
As parents, we know the dangers illegal drugs pose to our kids, but few of us recognize some…
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Summer can be fun, but dangerous for kids | Parenting Lifeline
Summer vacation is a time for fun and relaxation, but it can also be a dangerous time for…