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Buffering Effects of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is relatively new and can be confusing. This blog post explains how to buffer the effects of cyberbullying.

Reducing Mental Health Problems in College

Students attending college are faced with numerous life stressors and pressures. This blog post explains some of the concerns and suggestions for reducing mental health problems in college.

Family Dinners: Do They Make a Difference?

Regular family dinners can be tough to come by, but many research studies show that a family sit-down dinner a few days a week can have huge payoffs in reducing the risk of substance abuse among teens. 

What Parents Need to Know about Adderall Abuse

A 2016 report from Johns Hopkins University shows a continual increase in Adderall abuse by young people (ages 18 to 25) despite a decrease in the total number of prescriptions nationwide. 

Parents Do Have Influence After All

Contrary to what you might have heard, parents—not friends—are the number one influencer of teens’ behavioral choices.

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