Education & kids

Drug Dealers in Schools?

Q.  My sister just found out that her son has been using drugs.  His school caught him

      with marijuana and cocaine in his bag.  Needless to say, my sister is distraught. He

      has admitted that he first tried drugs from another student who sells drugs in his high

      school. How can parents protect their children from drug dealers in school?  How

      many teens use drugs?

A.  You have triggered a discussion that I will answer in three parts.  First the

       incidence of drugs use...

Read more: ASK LISA-ANNE August 14

How Much Exercise Should Children Get Daily?

Q.  My two grandchildren are mildly overweight.  Their pediatrician recommended more physical activity and less sugar.  I watch them every day after school and some weekends and want to help. How much exercise should children get daily?

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Read more: ASK LISA-ANNE July 14

Dangers of Campus Rape!

Q.  My daughter just came home from college and told me that her roommate was almost

      raped while on a date on their college campus.  Her roommate didn’t know this boy

      well, so she decided to have their first date on campus.  After a few hours, he asked

      her to come to his apartment to see something.  He had been so nice, she didn’t

      think it would be a problem.  Once there, he demanded sex and when she refused,

      he tried to force her.  Luckily, she was able to get away and run to her dorm room.

      My daughter tried to get her to...

Read more: ASK LISA-ANNE June 14

What Can I Do About My Son’s Bedwetting?

 Q. My son is 8 years old. He wets the bed every night. I don’t know what to do. I’m so tired of it. Do you have any suggestions?

A. You are not alone. Millions of kids and teenagers from every part of the world wet the bed every single night. It's so common! The fancy name for bedwetting, or sleep wetting, is nocturnal (nighttime) enuresis (en-yoo-ree-sus). Enuresis runs in families. The most important thing to remember is that no one wets the bed on purpose. It doesn't mean that he’s lazy or a slob. It's something he can't help doing. For some reason, kids who wet the bed are not able to feel that their...

Read more: ASK LISA-ANNE March 14