How to Identify an Alcohol Problem in Your Child

It started out innocently enough. A glass of wine here. A few beers there. But you may have noticed that your child is consuming alcohol more and more. Maybe you noticed them having a little too much to drink at parties. Or maybe they had an incident at work. Maybe

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How to Help Your Teenager Start High School

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about preparing you and your child to go back to school. While every new school year can be nerve-wracking, it can be especially difficult for teenagers to start high school. A new school, new teachers, new students, new expectations – all of

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Beach Safety Tips for Your Family

Summer is drawing to an end, but it is not quite over yet! There are still some fun beach or lake days ahead for your and the kids on the weekends and before school starts. While days at the beach can be a lot of fun, especially as a last

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Preparing for Back to School With Your Kids

Back to school is just around the corner! Your kids might be excited for the new school year, or they might be trying to savor the last few days of summer. Either way, there are a few things that your family can do to prepare for the new school year

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Driving Issues with Teens in Connecticut

Teenagers gain more freedom than ever when they obtain a driver’s license. With teenagers on the road, it can make it an unsafe place for others. Some can be reckless and careless drivers which can affect other drivers. Most common cases that deal with minors have a relation to motor

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Shoplifting in Connecticut

Usually, it starts small. Maybe your child wanted a small item but didn’t have enough money to pay for it. But this can turn into a more serious situation if your child decides to shoplift. Numerous teenagers battle shoplifting, whether it was their original idea or peer pressure from other

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