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Entries by John Duffy, Psy.D. from 05/2011

A Tribute to Bad-Ass Moms

| Posted 05.08.2011 | Healthy Living
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Let's face it. When things get tough, when something happens in life, when something goes awry, most teenagers I know still want mom.

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The Lowdown on 420: Guiding Your Teen Through the Weeds

| Posted 05.10.2011 | Healthy Living
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On days like 420, I encourage you to err on the side of openness and communication over fear and silence. Talk to your child about the "420s."

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Bin Laden and the American Teen

| Posted 05.27.2011 | Healthy Living
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Osama is dead, and parents are already asking me how to talk to their kids about the arc of the past 10 years, the wars, the threats, and why they might be happy, really happy, to hear a man is dead.

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