Archive for January, 2011

Why kids cyberbully and what to do about it

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
So you are facing a cyberbullying crisis. While it can feel like you are powerless to stop it, remember that it is in times of crisis when your role as the parent and your connection with your child can be strengthened.

Kim Fredrickson is a marriage and family therapist in Roseville, California.  She specializes in helping parents connect with their children in meaningful ways, to promote a home that is more…

Posted in Anxiety, Family, Internet Safety, Internet Social Networks, Mobile Phone Use and Children, Parenting, Relationship, Social Media, Teenagers, Texting, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Three ‘C’s for parents leading teens in recovery

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Barry Lessin is a  psychologist  specializing in adolescent addiction and ADHD.  Through his practice in Ft. Washington, PA, he has observed the challenges parents face in supporting teens in recovery from addiction. He offers insights for parents to take charge of family life and guide your teen into recovery.

Barry Lessin, M.Ed., CACD
Licensed Psychologist
Certified Addictions Counselor Diplomate

Mr. Lessin’s Topic: 

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD HAS…

Posted in Anxiety, Discipline, Drug Abuse and Youth, Education, Family, Parenting, Relationship, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug Use, Teenagers, Uncategorized | Comments Off

About Joanna Jullien

Joanna Jullien

Joanna (jullien@surewest.net) and her husband have raised two sons in Roseville, CA. She has a degree from U.C. Berkeley in Social Anthropology (corporate culture). Her honors thesis was awarded the Kroeber Prize and funding from National Science Foundation grant. Joanna writes to help parents with the modern-day leadership challenges of raising children. She is a contributing writer for The Granite Bay View, the Press Tribune, the Sacramento Examiner, and editor of Banana Moments.

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