Dr. Wolf: My teenager has no interest in going on a family vacation
Jul
12
2012
From The Globe and Mail When vacationing with teenagers, there is often a big gap between expectations and reality. As parents, we fondly remember the family trips we went on as kids – even...
Kids, Parents
Think underage drinking at home is "safe?" - Think again.
Jul
10
2012
Summer is one of those seasons that we all look forward to. It’s full of uniquely American holidays like Independence Day with backyard barbeques, vacations with family among many other great...
Kids, Parents, Teens, Underage Drinking
A letter from Laniyyah Elam, JFSLA Alum
Jul
09
2012
Below is a letter from Laniyyah Elam, who we sponsored last year for the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy. We're a longtime fan of of the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy (as well as of...
Athletes, Kids, Teens
Dr. Wolf: So you’re bitter toward your ex – don’t project it onto your teen
Jun
28
2012
Anna had been divorced from her husband for five years. The divorce had been extremely bitter and the relationship continued to be as bad as it could be. This acrimony was beginning to affect her...
Kids, Parents
Ask, Listen, Learn with Debbie Phelps in New York!
Jun
22
2012
June is a busy month for Ask, Listen, Learn!  Earlier in the month we sat down with Debbie Phelps and local DC bloggers.  Yesterday we traveled to New York with Debbie and appeared on TODAY...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Events, Kids, Parents, Underage Drinking
Adults are key to stopping underage drinking
Jun
22
2012
According to our research, 83 percent of youth report parents are the leading influence in their decision to not drink alcohol. Teens cite parental influence as having significantly more clout in...
Binge Drinking, Kids, News Responses, Teens, Underage Drinking
Underage drinking continues to decline - but still a major problem
Jun
08
2012
June is a month filled with high school graduations and the start of summer vacation for many students, so today’s release of the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) survey by the...
Kids, Research, Statistics, Teen Driver Safety, Teens, Underage Drinking
Policy roundtable on underage drinking
Jun
07
2012
This week, Jaime Lotter from our Government Relations department participated in a roundtable on substance abuse and the role of the courts for the state of New York. We were invited by Senator...
Kids, Public Policy, Teens, Underage Drinking
Dr. Wolf: Sarcasm with teens: a bad idea
Jun
07
2012
From The Globe and Mail “Jonathan, would you please help me fold this laundry?” “I can’t, my arm hurts.” “Oh, I’m so sorry. It must be terribly painful,...
Kids, Parents
2012 makes five great years with DC Stoddert Soccer League
Jun
06
2012
We are excited to once again be a partner of DC Stoddert in year 2012, our fifth consecutive year! DC Stoddert Soccer League, Inc. (DCSSL) is a non-profit, youth soccer organization, providing...
Kids, Partners, Teens

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