Ten to Twenty Parenting

Podcast of Dr. Wes on the Dr. Pat Show: Top Teen Topics

A recent interview with Dr. Pat (one of the best hosts I’ve had the privilege of working with!). We cover an enormous number of topics from the Dear Dr. Wes books including sex, drugs, bullying, and communication. Toward the end you even get to hear a favorite story about my Goddaughter, Chelsey (don’t tell...
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What Should You Do If You Are Being Bullied In School?

By Guest Author

Bullying is an age-old social problem. Although many people have waged campaigns against bullying of every nature (cyber or in real life), we still don’t see the end of it. How does one deal with bullying? It takes its toll more on school-age kids. Kids are in a vulnerable age where they are still...
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Double Take: Everyday Suicide Prevention

By Dr Wes

Dr. Wes: While suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens (ranking behind accidents and murder), it remains thankfully rare. About 1,500 teens are known to commit suicide in a given year in the United States. Each incident asks us to reexamine our communities and ourselves to consider why it happens at...
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