Category Archives: Teen Issues

The Trauma of the Chardon High School Shooting

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

Once again we have witnessed another catastrophic school shooting. This one took place at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio. The news reported that TJ Lane walked into the school, pulled out a gun and fired 10 rounds into a table … Continue reading →

Celebrating Graduation: A Community Event

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Gerry Vassar

This is a season of great accomplishment and celebration for many of our students as they transition from high school to the adult world of college, work and career. Why do we celebrate what it has taken to reach this … Continue reading →

When Should a Parent Intervene in a Teenager’s Life?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Gerry Vassar

Something has happened with regard to your teenager. As a parent, you wonder, “So, what should I do now?”

Building Your Teenager’s Self-Esteem Through Healthy Role Models, Part 2

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Gerry Vassar

In my last post I discussed the need for teenagers to have healthy role models as a way of creating their values and expectations which they use to define their lives. Having a sense of good role models helps them … Continue reading →

Building Your Teenager’s Self-Esteem Through Healthy Role Models

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gerry Vassar

For building healthy self-esteem, the fourth component of CUPS is the “S,” which stands for your teenagers to have a sense of role models in their lives. We already know that during a teenager’s development many identity questions arise; so does a teen’s dependence on … Continue reading →