When Your Teen is Caught Shoplifting

(Sue Scheff) Parents Universal Resource Experts: You answer the phone and cringe. Your 14 year-old son walked out of Martin’s Market with a six-pack of Pepsi under his jacket without paying, so says Officer Jones on the other end of the line. Driving to the market to retrieve your son and ...

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ADHD Meds in High School

Parents Universal Resource Experts (Sue Scheff): Three ways ADHD teens can master the challenges of meds at school.

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It’s Normal - Raising Teens by Connect with Kids

Parents Universal Resource Experts (Sue Scheff): Wondering what happened to the sweet kids we were raising? They've turned into teenagers. While we know there are going to be good and bad times, it's helpful to know that some of this "crazy" behavior is just part of being a teen. It's ...

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(Sue Scheff) Online Gossip - by Connect with Kids

Parents Universal Resource Experts: After chat rooms, instant messaging, and social forums became popular, a new word entered our vocabulary: cyber-bullying. It's been a problem almost since the Internet was invented but studies now show that online harassment and bullying has increased over 50 percent since 2000.

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Indictment in MySpace Hoax Case Defines Legal Stand Against

Cyberbullying. This is the first instance that the case has been used to prosecute a Cyber Bullying incident.

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Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol

Sue Scheff, Parents Universal Resource Experts: Quick Facts Kids who drink are more likely to be victims of violent crime, to be involved in alcohol-related traffic crashes, and to have serious school-related problems. You have more influence on your child’s values and ...

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Many learning and behavior problems begin in your grocery cart

Sue Scheff - Parents Universal Resource Experts: Did you know that the brand of ice cream, cookie,and potato chip you select could have a direct effect on the behavior, health, and ability to learn for you or your children? Learn more about the Feingold Program.

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Friendship 101: Helping ADHD Children Make Friends

Sue Scheff (Parents Universal Resource Experts): Children with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD) often struggle to make friends. Use these parenting strategies to help your ADHD child build stronger social skills.

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