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Apr 16, 20213 min read

Taking Care of Teens' Mental Health During the Pandemic

Since schools shut down in March, Clark County School District’s early-warning system, which monitors students’ mental health episodes,...

Apr 15, 20213 min read

Suicide Is Killing Our Youth

This is a grave topic and one that cannot be ignored. Teens are ending their lives at a rate that’s never been seen before. We don’t...

Apr 9, 20214 min read

New federal data: Flavored e-cigarettes continue to drive youth vaping epidemic, with disposable use

New federal data show youth vaping has declined, but remains at epidemic levels in the absence of comprehensive e-cigarette regulation....

Apr 1, 20213 min read

10 Most Common Problems Teens Face In 2021

And You Need to Know Them RIGHT NOW Only a few decades ago, the most common problems teens faced were finding a career path and starting...

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Insurance Claim Data Show How Much Teen Mental Health Has Suffered During the U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic

As early as last spring, psychologists were warning that even as children and teens were spared most of the physical impact of the...

Mar 10, 20215 min read

'Our Kids Were Poisoned To Death': SoCal's Fentanyl Conversation

Southern California parents who have lost children to fentanyl want the public to know this: "Our kids didn't overdose. They were...

Feb 4, 20214 min read

Study: COVID-19 pandemic widens exercise gap between younger schoolchildren and adolescents

Patterns set during childhood can influence adult life profoundly, and exercise habits are no exception. With the U.S. seeing a 20-year...

Dec 27, 20204 min read

Fentanyl: A Deadly Killer

Fentanyl, this silent killer seems to be shrouded on each of our radars as it’s being laced in distributed adulterated pharmaceuticals....

Dec 17, 20204 min read

Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off...

Dec 5, 20206 min read

Finding Their Way Home For the Holidays

The month of December is approaching and the holidays aren’t around the corner, they are here. December is considered the deadliest month...

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Here’s How Gratitude Can Improve Teen Health

You might be surprised to find out that something as simple as gratitude can lead to big results when it comes to your teenager’s...

Nov 13, 20205 min read

Teaching Teens Responsibility

The teen years are a time when independence looms large, but the battle to achieve much-wanted freedom rages on. This is also around the...

Nov 2, 20203 min read

Teen Mental Health and COVID: A Letter for Parents

To say these are trying times for most is an understatement. Things are unpredictable, big key events are occurring and we are just...

Sep 28, 20204 min read

How to Help Easily Distracted Teens to Stay Focused

Distractions are very hard to escape in real life and even adults often struggle to keep focused. It’s even harder for teens because as...

Sep 15, 20203 min read

For Optimal Mental Health, Add a Regular Dose of Nature

The great outdoors is an effective form of FREE therapy for many who struggle with depression. Need to relax, focus, and boost your...

Sep 10, 20203 min read

7 Ways to Build Resilience in Children During COVID-19

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are grappling with what the future holds. We don’t know what the new school year will bring....

Aug 20, 20203 min read

15 Apps Parents Should Look Out For On Their Kids' Phones

With several recent reports of arrests made after online predator and human trafficking stings, law enforcement officers around the...

Aug 14, 20203 min read

Keep Your Kids Safe Online: All You Need to Know About Internet Safety at School and Home

Knowledge of internet filtering settings and state laws is the first step to keeping your kids safe on the internet. At Allconnect, we...

Aug 14, 20205 min read

Parents Guide: How To Help Your Teen Cope With Mental Health Issues

Every generation tends to be different when it comes to facing up to certain challenges and coping with new phenomenons that are now part...

Aug 10, 20203 min read

Xanax and Teens: The Dangers of Drug Abuse

Anxiety among American teenagers is quickly and exponentially on the rise, and with it, a rise in anxiety medication abuse. Xanax has...