Where did my child, with all the snuggles, smiles and a need to be with me constantly, go? Adolescence is a period of time when a young person develops from a child into an adult. This phase can start as early as nine years old and last well into their mid-20’s. Understanding the physical and mental changes that are happening during these years is important, particularly having awareness of how the teen brain develops will provide a bit more insight into their often unpredi

No one wants to think about their child going to prison.....but its all to real for many. I watched a documentary recently on the "School to Prison pipeline". I had never heard of such a thing but unfortunately it is "a thing". Many kiddos today struggle from ADHD and other behavioral disorders. And many are very difficult to control or manage in a school or social setting. However, they need help and we must be their advocates at home, in schools and any other social sett

In my graduate studies I've been reading a lot about positive youth development and their connections to the communities. So, I wanted to reflect on my thoughts here on how important youth's involvement in the community is to positive youth development. I have experienced that many youth today have a sense of entitlement. That everything is and should be handed to them. Please note this is a statement from the environment I currently live in and where I am raising my child