For Parents

Parents this page is for you.  I will be listing articles and information that may be helpful in dealing with your children and teenagers.  Having kids that are struggling can be a painful and frustrating experience.  I want this page to be a resource to help.  The information contained in this page is not meant to replace counseling but as a supplement to seeking professional help. 
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If your child or a child you know is being abused:

Missouri Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-392-3738

If your child is in a crisis...

Lakeland Regional Hospital (Mental Health for Children)
1-800-432-1210

Cox North Child-Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
417-269-3275

I have mentioned sexting on both this page and my blog.  There are now some ways to help you as parents to control this.  Check out the KY3 news article.

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-new-tools-help-parents-control-113010,0,5713321.story 

An article about football players being reluctant to ask for help and the consequences of that choice.  Good article for those kids and teens that have something in common with these pro football players, they do not ask for help!

Despite Resources, Players Reluctant to Ask for Help

http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=328445



Do you know the signs that your teenager may be thinking about suicide? 
Here are some of the signs:  Teen Suicide



New study out saying if you want your kids to be passionate about things.....Leave them alone!  This may cause you as a parent to question your involvement in your child's life.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100209/sc_livescience/wantpassionatekidsleaveemalone



Are you afraid of this word ------> PORN
Guess what, your teens aren't!

The following site is a great resource that helps you as parents talk to your children and teens about pornography.  It can also help make your home internet safer and family friendly.

 

Sexting- That's right sex and texting.  And you know what, your teen may be doing it. 
Find out more:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/15/pew.sexting.survey/index.html



Time Magazine Article: Early Therapy Can Save Teens from Depression

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1902500,00.html

Devoted Dads, Key to Reducing Risky Teen Sex
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31086977/

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