All about Parents

Below is a list of articles that are geared towards issues directly involving parents.  These articles are made up of experts, professionals and experienced participants in a wide variety of topics.

	Talking with your teens about Drugs This Government of Canada strategy is made up of three action plans – one to prevent illicit drug use among young people, a second that focuses on treatment for illicit drug addiction, and a third action plan to combat the production and distribution of illicit drugs.
	Parents fear lack of confidence, bullying and depression, see answers in youth mentorship  A recent survey conducted by Marketing Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA) for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada took a look at the top negative fears felt by parents, as well as parent’s attitudes towards youth mentoring as a way to positively foster youth development.
	What parents need to know about teens - Facts, myths and strategies - CAMH You’ve probably picked up this booklet because you want practical, accurate and user-friendly information to help you raise your teen. You want to know what’s considered normal adolescent behaviour, how to determine whether your child is on a good path, how to encourage his healthy development, and how to get help when problems arise.
	Worried about work? Mind what you tell kids My father owned a small bridal-veil business. Almost every night, he complained about how slow business was, always blaming the state of the economy. The effect of his constant tough-times chatter: I always felt insecure. I felt guilty when money was spent on me and worried there wouldn’t be enough.
	The key to drug-free kids is good parenting, conference experts say On Novemver 17th, 2009, the National Center on Addictions and Substance Abuse (CASA) from Columbia University hosted their CASACONFERENCESM, which was paneled by a wide range of experts in the area of parenting, addictions, learning psychology, and institutional law. Discussions focused on strategies around maintaining and encouraging drug-free attitudes with youth and in preventing addiction problems down the road.
	Hovering won’t help kids land their dream career Barbara Moses, Ph.D, is an international speaker, work/life expert, and best-selling author of Dish: Midlife Women Tell the Truth About Work, Relationships, and the Rest of Life. Eighteen months ago, the university-educated son of a client quit his entry-level professional job, saying it wasn’t "emotionally satisfying." He’s been unemployed ever since.
	What type of parent are you? Through active relationships with elementary and high schools, regular interest in their student’s marks, homework, projects, and progress, as well with the advent of communication technologies such as email and cell phones, parents have been able to remain relevant and positive role models and coaches for their youth’s development.
	Myths and Realities for Parents About Post-Secondary Education Canadian parents and youth facing a transition towards post-secondary education are often overwhelmed by fears, concerns and anxiety, and understandably so. But formal research and anecdotal evidence suggests most of these concerns are simply myths, reinforced by peers, media and popular culture.