Scott Wardell


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How A Parent’s Drinking Affects A Child
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Over 7 million children currently live in homes where one parent is an alcoholic. Twelve to fourteen million adults abuse alcohol or have chronic alcoholic behavior. One in five adults living today grew up in a home where one or both parents were alcoholics. Research shows that children living in a home where a parent is addicted to alcohol have a greater chance of emotional problems... (posted by Scott 3 years 345 days ago.)
Teen Depression

Teenage depression is defined as "an illness when the feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair persist and interfere with an adolescent's ability to function." Often, depression in teens goes undiagnosed and therefore untreated since even normal teenagers can sometimes appear sullen and moody. True depression, however, is an ongoing problem and requires treatment. Left untreated, depression can lead to severe problems, including... (posted by Scott 3 years 345 days ago.)
My Child Argues With Me

We want our children to learn to speak and communicate. We want them to become independent thinkers. We also want them, someday, to stand on their own. Well, believe it or not, these are some of the key factors to explain why some children argue with their parents. According to the Department of Families, “arguments between brothers and sisters are one of the ways that children learn to respect other people’s belongings and... (posted by Scott 4 years 272 days ago.)