Like it or not, it’s in a teenager’s nature to be impulsive.

Today’s chuckle, “the most optimistic person is the mother who packs 3 books in her bag to read on summer vacation.”

“Parents beware—Omegle might just as well be called “Pedophiles R Us,” warned one reviewer on Commonsensemedia.org. “I found out by chance that my (just) 14-year-old daughter has been using this site. Her conversations involve guys asking her for sex and to meet her in hotels for sex.”

When you’re running late for school and work, and your little one doesn’t feel the urgency, what do you do?

What one single parenting activity can:

And The Summertime Balancing Act Begins

What does it mean to be part of a family? Besides the bonds of love and—typically—genetics, it can also mean contributing in an age-appropriate way to the success of the social unit. Further, it’s about fostering success for each member of the group.

Whether from long-standing cultural practices, family tradition, or a sincere belief in its effectiveness, spanking children for misbehavior is a common practice. Nearly all studies have shown it’s harmful to their long-term mental and emotional health. But some parents insist it’s sometimes necessary.

Sometimes even the best of parents become overwhelmed and behave in ways they later wish they hadn’t. One solution that might help is a practice called mindful parenting. This is based on the larger concept of mindfulness, or being fully present in the moment. Such a process can help parents thoughtfully respond to situations, rather than react unthinkingly.

Prevention Week, celebrated May 9-15, is not just about AWARENESS it is about ACTION and taking Responsibility for our ACTION.

Taking Responsibility for our Actions is not easy.  It requires honesty to see ourselves and make informed choices.  Do we see the connections?

-Peggy Sap, CEO and President