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Rules vs. Boundaries: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters Most in Middle School

Rules tell your child what to do; boundaries shape who they become. Learn the difference, why it matters most in middle school, and how to set boundaries that stick.

Coping Skills for Tweens: How to Help Your Middle Schooler Handle Big Feelings

Help your middle schooler handle stress, anger, and anxiety. 5 simple coping skills for tweens, plus what to say (and what to skip) when emotions run high.

How to Help Your Child to Say No to Drugs and Alcohol: A Parent’s Guide to Refusal Skills

Help your child handle pressure to drink or use drugs. Practical refusal skills, conversation scripts, and an exit plan for tough moments.

Should I Teach My Child How to Drink? What Parents Should Know

Wondering if you should teach your teen how to drink? Research shows letting kids drink at home doesn't protect them. Here's what to do instead.

Pregaming: What It Is, Why It’s Risky, and How Parents Can Respond

Pregaming is drinking before a party or event. Learn why it's risky for teens and college students, and how to talk to your child about it.

10 Signs Your College Student Is Drinking Too Much and How Parents Can Help

Worried about your child? Learn about 10 warning signs that your college student is drinking too much plus what parents can do.

How to Talk to Your College Student About Drinking Before High-Risk Party Weekends

Halloween, Blackout Wednesday, Spring Break: learn the high-risk drinking weekends for college students and 5 questions parents can ask to help them stay safe.

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Can ChatGPT Replace Therapy? The Risks of AI Mental Health Chatbots for Teens

Teens are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health support. Learn the risks—privacy, harmful advice, and lack of oversight—and what parents can do instead.

Orphines: New Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl — What Parents Should Know

Orphines are new synthetic opioids showing up in pills and other drugs—some stronger than fentanyl. Learn signs of overdose, naloxone tips, and how to talk with your child.

Brain Injury After an Overdose: Signs, Symptoms and What Parents Can Do

A nonfatal overdose can reduce oxygen to the brain and cause lasting changes. Learn symptoms of brain injury after overdose, diagnosis, and how parents can help.

Teen Sports Betting: Why the House Always Wins

Sports betting apps use odds, the vig, and “near-miss” psychology to keep teens wagering. Learn warning signs, micro-betting risks, and how to talk.

Family Safety Plan for Mental Health & Substance Use

This safety plan is for parents and caregivers who are worried about a teen or young adult with mental health challenges, substance use, or both. You do not need a diagnosis to use it. If something feels unsafe, this plan helps you act earlier and with more clarity.

HRV Biofeedback Patch for Addiction Recovery: A New Tool to Help Your Teen or Young Adult

A wearable HRV biofeedback “smart patch” may help reduce stress and cravings in recovery. Learn how it works, what research shows, costs, and what to ask a provider.

New U.S. Alcohol Guidelines (2025–2030): Why Some Doctors Are Concerned

The 2025–2030 U.S. alcohol guidelines removed daily drink limits and now say “drink less.” Here’s what changed and why it matters.

How to Tell if Your Teen Has a Drug Problem? Red, Yellow & Green Flags

Worried but unsure how serious it is? Learn to read your teen's substance use as red, yellow, and green flags, and what to do at each level.

Kratom 7-OH: What to Know About this Powerful Compound

Kratom 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) is a highly potent opioid linked to addiction, withdrawal and overdose risk. Learn how to spot it and stay safe.

Eating Disorders and Substance Use: What Parents Should Know (Signs, Risks, and Help)

Learn how eating disorders and substance use can overlap in teens and young adults—warning signs, common risks, and how to get help for both.

Found a Vape Pen in Your Teen’s Backpack? What to Do Next (and What to Say)

If you've found a vape pen in your child's backpack, this article will help you stay calm, learn what to say, set boundaries, and get support to help your child stop vaping.

How Much Caffeine Is Safe for Teens? Limits, Energy Drinks, and Caffeine Pouches

How much caffeine is safe for teens? Learn daily limits, where caffeine hides (energy drinks, soda, pouches), warning signs, and parent tips.

Stimulant Use Disorder Symptoms: A Parent’s Guide to Signs, Treatment, and Support for Teens and Young Adults

Worried about stimulant use? Learn common symptoms, DSM-5 signs, treatment options, and how parents can reduce risk and get confidential help.

Stimulant Use Disorder Treatment: Contingency Management, CBT, and Help for Withdrawal

Evidence-based stimulant use disorder treatment explained: contingency management, CBT, and motivational interviewing—plus ways meds can ease withdrawal symptoms.

Carleah Summers: Helping Mothers Recover from Addiction by Keeping Families Together

Carleah Summers shares her journey from addiction to recovery and how her experience inspired her to open Andrea's House, a non-profit residential treatment program in Maryland where mothers can recover from substance use disorder without being separated from their children.

Contingency Management for Stimulant Addiction: How This Treatment Helps Teens and Young Adults

Learn how contingency management helps treat stimulant use disorder. Understand how CM works, why it’s effective, and how parents can support recovery.

BTMPS in Fentanyl: What Parents Need to Know About This Emerging Chemical

BTMPS is a new chemical increasingly found in fentanyl. Learn what it is, why it’s added to drugs, the risks it poses, and how to keep your loved one safe.
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