The first step in reducing stealing by kids is to help them understand why they steal. We can help with that

When kids express the need for revenge or to get back at persons who have wronged them, this can lead to violence. We know other ways of responding to such situations. #youth #violenceprevention #parenting

There is a greater danger to teenagers who smoke weed today than in former times. We explain why that is. My upcoming book Youth In Jeopardy touches on these issues. #youth #parenting #ParentingTips

There is a greater danger to teenagers who smoke weed today than in former times. We explain why that is. #ParentingTips #teenagers #violenceprevention

Kids with high self-esteem are less likely to find ways of getting into trouble. We can help with ways to develop high self-esteem. #youthinjeopardy #parentingtips #parenting

Family Meetings can help reduce friction between family members. We can help with how to structure a productive Family Meeting.

More fights are occuring in school. We can help with identifying and preventing behaviors which lead to fights.

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Marijuana Use by Teens Just because many states have made marijuana for adults legal doesn’t make it safe for teens, whose brains are not fully developed. Studies have shown that there appears to be a connection between heavy marijuana consumption and violent behavior.

Many kids think anger is a bad thing. Of course, it is what they do with their anger that may have positive or negative consequences. We can help with ways to stay on a positive track. Make sure to read more about these topics in my upcoming book: Youth in Jeopardy! #parentingtip

Many teenagers are being abused by their boyfriends or girlfriends. We can help them understand the line between abuse and the normal ups and downs of dating. youthinjeopardy.com

In too many homes parents and their children do little more than pass each other in the hallways. If necessary, regular parent-child communication must be planned. Derek Schuster outlines the guidelines to make it work. #parenting #communications youthinjeopardy.com

Recently there has been a bullying epidemic. We suggest how schools and parents can help reduce the amount of bullying. youthinjeopardy.com #bullying #problemSolving #ParentingTips

During the summer, kids may have been on their smart-phones more than 10 hours a day. They may need help in adjusting their screen time to the demands of a school Schedule youthinjeopardy.com

Ladies and Gentlemen! I am glad to report that my publisher Red Penguin Books has informed me that my recently released book was its highest volume seller the first month after becoming available. I hope you will visit youthinjeopardy.com to order your book!

Just because many states have made marijuana for adults legal doesn’t make it safe for teens, whose brains are not fully developed.