When you spend nearly two decades trying to shape your child into a decent, competent, self-reliant person, it's tempting to believe you have much more control over your child than you actually do.

Parenting is an inherently guilt-inducing endeavor. Whether it's a skinned knee or a failing grade, parents find it hard to resist blaming themselves for their children's struggles. It's true that ...

Weekly support group meetings for parents of addicted children will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. "Connecting With Your Addicted Child" is designed for parents of ...

In fighting the substance use crisis, we cannot forget that so many struggling to overcome substance abuse are also parents. Children are part of families, and effective programs and policies must ...

The only thing that matters is that high. I was very sad.” Parents of addicts are suffering. “In the last few weeks and months, I’ve heard from many, many parents. They are begging for help and, ...

Resources for parents Nar-Anon Family Groups Forum These online discussions, though based in Pennsylvania, allow parents of addicts to discuss their challenges. Community Reinforcement and Family ...

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