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The drug talk is neither fun nor comfortable, but it is necessary. In fact, it has never been quite as important as it is today.In 2015, 772 teenagers died from overdosing on drugs.A U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) study tells us that fewer teens are using drugs. But the overdose rates tell us that more teens are using heavy drugs than ever before. Alcohol isn’t any safer. Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths among underage youth. Not to be dramatic, but our teens are undoubtedly facing grave danger. And it’s our responsibility to keep them safe. Here are some tips for keeping your teenagers away from alcoholism and addiction.​ ___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW__ […] The post How to Keep Your Teens Safe From Alcoholism and Addiction appeared first on Just Another Family Blog - GiantMommy.com .

We never stop being parents, not even when our children grow up, start their families and begin to shine in their respective professions. There is no doubt that this is a hard time to be a young adult starting out in the business world. Student debt is at an all-time high in the US, which can be difficult for graduates seeking to launch a startup, complete a post-grad course, or invest in a new home. What are parents to do if kids ask for a lending hand? In this post, we discuss the sometimes difficult topic of loaning money to family, and put forward other ways to lend a helping hand .​ ___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW__ […] The post Why You Should Think Long and Hard before Lending Money to Family appeared first on Just Another Family Blog - GiantMommy.com .