While it may be summer for a few more weeks, for millions of students, this time of year marks the return to the classroom. Whether you’re in high school or college, starting a new school, re-adjusting to the classroom, dealing with substance use among peers, facing social media and peer pressure, or trying to protect […]
Tag: Parenting
My Favorite Parenting Advice: “Say ‘No’ Early and Often”
Dr. Collins, the Medical Director at the New York Center for Living, has practiced addiction psychiatry for nearly 30 years. My favorite piece of parenting advice, “Say ‘No’ early and often,” might sound unkind, even harsh, but it is neither. Saying “No” to your children, ideally with kindness, is one of the most important steps […]