Book for young kids addressing bullying

January 09, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

A local author has written a children’s book to help teach younger kids not to take part in bullying: http://www.wickedlocal.com/westwood/features/x984144608/Local-scribe-seeks-no-bullying-early-education#axzz1iyXc3Zps http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Kwun-gee-Uba-Dooba-Boy/dp/1462640087/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326123026&sr=8-1 http://www.publishamerica.net/product44651.html

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Online

January 09, 2012  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

Dr. Rishikof’s Blog is back online

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Teens who feel able to express their feelings or contradict their mothers are less likely to bow to peer pressure and use drugs/alcohol

December 22, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

According to a new study entitled Predictors of Susceptibility to Peer Influence Regarding Substance Use in Adolescence, by Hugh P. Kelly Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, teens who were allowed to engage in conversations with their mothers regarding their opinions had lower rates of substance abuse and alcohol use than those who […]

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Vacation

December 22, 2011  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

Dr. Rishikof’s Blog will be offline until after the holidays. Happy holidays.

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Using holiday shopping as an opportunity to teach financial responsibility to your kids

December 21, 2011  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), a social enterprise organization, provides tips for parents interested in teaching personal finance lessons to their children: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011teachingpersonal/finance/prweb9056377.htm

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