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Posted by: Natalie Powell, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS , Jessica Glover on Apr 06, 2026

First published March 2018 Updated April 2026 During the teenage years, the areas in the brain responsible for decision making, impulse control, and emotion regulation are still developing. At the same time, the brain’s reward system is highly active which can increase risk-taking behaviors.

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Teaching Your Kids About Kindness: Don't Miss the Mark
Ask your kids this question – “Am I teaching you to be kind?” Parents may be surprised to hear their children may not think so. And with the current news and world landscape, kindness is more important than ever.
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Lawn Mower Safety Tips
Warm weather means mowing season—but lawn mowers can cause serious injuries in seconds. Learn why kids should stay indoors while mowing, how burns and flying debris happen, and key riding mower rules to keep children and the person mowing safer.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy

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News of natural disasters, mass shootings, bombs and politics is enough to frighten adults, but children may feel even more shaken. When tragedy struck at Sandy Hook, my kids were little – one was a toddler and the other two were still in preschool. Read More

E-cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine: Are They Safe to Use Around Kids?

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You already know that secondhand smoke from cigarettes is bad for your kids, but do you know about the dangers of e-cigarettes? Since e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other similar devices hit the U.S. market several years ago, their popularity has skyrocketed. Read More

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Potty Talk: Do You Know Squat About Constipation?

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There is no shortage of television commercials related to constipation medications. It seems that everyone is constipated these days. Not surprisingly, constipation happens in children too. Read More

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Stress and Physical Symptoms: When It's Not Just in Your Head

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Most people know that when we have an illness, how we feel physically affects how we feel mentally. So, it should come as no surprise that mental feelings can have the opposite effect and change our physical state. Read More